Apple Seeks to Avoid Watch Ban by Removing Pulse Oximetry Feature

A U.S. law enforcement agency has determined that Apple, opens new tab can use a redesign to bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models stemming from its patent infringement dispute with Masimo, opens new tab, the medical-monitoring technology company said in a court filing. The import ban, issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), applies to Apple's current Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches and initially went into effect on Dec. 26.

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