In an unexpected move, Apple announced today that it will stop selling its flagship wearables, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, in the United States. Why is that so? The Cupertino giant has been embroiled in a long-running patent infringement battle with medical technology company Masimo. Find out all the details below.
Apple Watch Series 9 & Ultra 2: What are we waiting for?!
When you read this, your first thought must be – Tell me about the dispute later, but update me first about the sales freeze. Are Apple Watch sales paused as of today? Until when can I buy an Apple Watch in the US?
The company has answered these questions in an official statement. Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 will be available for purchase from the official website until December 21 at 12:00 PM PT. Offline in-store sales will not stop until December 24, a day before Christmas.
In an official statement shared with 9to5Mac, Apple has stated that it is taking precautionary measures to comply with the ITC ruling ahead of the presidential review. Here is what the statement reads,
