On December 18, Apple announced that it would stop selling Apple Watch S9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States due to a long-standing patent dispute with medical technology company Masimo. This decision will have a major impact on Apple's smartwatch product line.
Masimo is a medical technology company specializing in non-invasive monitoring technology, with patents covering areas such as heart rate monitoring and blood oxygen saturation measurement. Apple's Apple Watch series of smart watches also have similar functions, so Masimo believes that Apple has infringed its patent rights. The patent dispute between
and the two parties has been going on for some time, and after many negotiations and legal proceedings, a solution was not reached. To avoid further legal risks and market disruption, Apple has decided to stop selling Apple Watch S9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States.
This decision is undoubtedly a challenge for Apple, because the Apple Watch is one of its important products and the leader in its wearable device market. The discontinuation of these two products will directly affect Apple's sales and market share.
However, Apple also stated that it will continue to work on resolving the patent dispute with Masimo and seek other solutions. Apple emphasized that they respect intellectual property rights and will continue to invest in innovative technology and product development.
For consumers, this decision may cause some inconvenience. The Apple Watch S9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are Apple’s latest smartwatch models that come with many advanced features and health monitoring features. The discontinuation of these two products means that consumers will not be able to purchase these latest products.
However, Apple still offers other models of Apple Watch, including Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 6, and Apple Watch Series 7. These products still have many powerful features that can satisfy the needs of most users.
Overall, Apple’s decision to discontinue sales of the Apple Watch S9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is due to a patent dispute with Masimo. Although this is a challenge for Apple, they said they will continue to work to resolve the dispute and seek other solutions. Consumers can choose to purchase other models of Apple Watch to suit their needs.
