Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models without pulse oximeter go on sale in U.S. tomorrow،
Apple recently submitted to US customs a redesigned version of the offending watches with the pulse oximeter disabled on those units. It was a patent owned by Masimo that Apple infringed with the pulse oximeter feature that caused this whole legal mess. Customs ruled that Apple could sell the watches in the
United States if the pulse oximeter was disabled and the tech giant plans to do so starting tomorrow at 6 a.m. PST/9 a.m. EST on apple.com and tomorrow during regular hours at US Apple Stores. .
Apple left a statement with
9to5Mac which said: “Apple's appeal is ongoing and we believe the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit should overturn the USITC's decision. We strongly disagree with the USITC's decision and the resulting orders. Pending the appeal, Apple is taking steps to comply while ensuring customers have access to the Apple Watch with limited disruption.
Apple added: “These steps include introducing a version of the Apple Watch Series 9 And Apple Watch Ultra2 in the United States without the Blood Oxygen feature. There is no impact on previously purchased Apple Watch units that include the Blood Oxygen feature. Apple Watch Series 9 And Apple Watch Ultra2 without Blood Oxygen will be available on apple.com starting at 6 a.m. PT on January 18 and in Apple Stores starting January 18.
Apple has not said whether it plans to reduce the price of affected watches since the pulse oximeter will be disabled. Anyone trying to use it on a Apple Watch Series 9 Or Apple Watch Ultra2 The model purchased tomorrow will see a message saying: “The Blood Oxygen app is no longer available. Learn more in the Health app on your iPhone.
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