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The U.S. Customs agency has handed down its decision on whether Apple’s proposed redesign of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is enough to circumvent infringing on two Masimo patents related to the blood oxygen sensor.

In a filing on Monday with the Federal Circuit, attorneys for Masimo say that “U.S. Customs and Border Protection decided that Apple’s redesign falls outside the scope of” the ITC ruling. Apple’s redesign, however, is to remove the pulse oximetry features from newly sold devices.

Update: Apple says Series 9 and Ultra 2 will remain available with the blood oxygen readings for the time being while the US appeals court considers a stay during the ITC appeal period.

For its final CES 2024 launch, Satechi has unveiled its 145W USB-C 4-Port Travel Charger with international adapters. The accessory is a GaN charger with a compact design and plenty of power for all your Apple devices.

At this point, it’s an open secret that Apple – at least at some point – considered launching a version of the Apple Watch Ultra in black titanium. On Tuesday, a new piece of evidence has emerged, with images of a prototype Alpine Loop designed for a black version of the Apple Watch Ultra surfacing for the first time.

Scosche has shared its CES announcements with the headlining product being the new BaseLynx modular charging system. The flexible charging solution will come with Qi2 support to offer 15W wireless charging for iPhone and more.

A lesser-known feature of Apple Watch is the ability to enable top-of-the-hour Taptic Chimes. The handy capability works in both silent or ring modes and includes two customization options. Here’s how to turn on hourly chimes on Apple Watch.

In Lake Pleasant, Arizona, the Apple Watch’s Crash Detection feature is being credited with helping emergency authorities locate a man after he was involved in an early morning car accident. Meanwhile, Tennesee officials are singing the praises of Crash Detection – despite the number of false alarms.

Improving your health on your list for 2024? Here are 9 great Apple Watch health features to check out or revisit on Apple Watch. We’ll cover native features, third-party options, Apple Health-supported accessories, and how to view all your data on iPhone, and more.

A new report from CBS News this week shares the story of a Delaware student who says her Apple Watch helped save her life after she passed out from carbon monoxide poisoning.

While we’ve seen a number of stories about the Apple Watch’s life-saving health features, this story focuses on the device’s Emergency SOS feature.

While the Apple Watch is back on the market, Apple’s patent dispute with medical device company Masimo is far from over. In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, Masimo CEO Joe Kiani goes in-depth on why he’s determined to fight Apple until the end: “No one is standing up to them. If I can do it, it might change Apple for the better.”

If you just unwrapped a new Apple Watch this holiday season, there are a variety of tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of your new wearable. Read on for some guidance on our favorite Apple Watch features for health, activity, customization, and more.

After a week of unavailability due to an ITC ban, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have returned to Apple’s online store. This comes after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit approved Apple’s appeal for a pause on the ban.

Two more stories have emerged this week, praising the Apple Watch’s ability to detect potentially life-saving health problems. This time around, both Apple Watch users sent an email to Apple CEO Tim Cook to thank him for the Apple Watch – and both received a response just a few hours later.

Earlier today, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 ban was put on pause thanks to a US appeals court. In a new statement to 9to5Mac, Apple has confirmed that its flagship Apple Watch models are available today from retail stores and will return to Apple.com by tomorrow at 12 p.m. PT.

Apple has won a temporary pause on the Apple Watch ban, thanks to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Apple has been unable to sell or import Apple Watches with blood oxygen sensors due to an ongoing patent infringement battle with Masimo.

As the saga of the Apple Watch ban in the US continues, we’ve been learning more about what exactly led medical technology company Masimo to file a lawsuit against Apple years ago. A new Bloomberg report on Wednesday revealed how Marcelo Lamego, one of Masimo’s key engineers, was hired by Apple after emailing Tim Cook.

Whether it’s something recurring or an unexpected event, we all experience stress and anxiety. You may not have thought about it, but if you have an Apple Watch, there’s a useful tool on your wrist to help deliver some peace and calm. Follow along for four ways to reduce stress and relax with Apple Watch.

What seemed impossible a few weeks ago has come to pass: Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 sales have been banned in the US after the International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that the devices infringed patents owned by health company Masimo. While Apple is certainly not happy about this, AliveCor – another health company – praised the ITC’s decision since it also accuses Apple of violating its patents.

Earlier today, the Biden administration formally announced its decision not to overturn the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 sales ban in the United States.

In a statement to 9to5Mac, an Apple spokesperson said that it strongly disagrees with the ITC’s decision and will be “taking all measures to return Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to customers in the U.S. as soon as possible.” The company also formally appealed the ruling.

Update: Here’s Apple’s statement to 9to5Mac on this decision:

At Apple, we work tirelessly to create products and services that meaningfully impact users’ lives. It’s what drives our teams — Clinical, Design and Engineering — to dedicate years to developing scientifically validated health, fitness and wellness features for Apple Watch, and we are inspired that millions of people around the world have benefited greatly from this product. We strongly disagree with the USITC decision and resulting exclusion order, and are taking all measures to return Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 to customers in the U.S. as soon as possible.

The December 25 ban on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales, due to a patent dispute between Apple and Masimo was first reported by us last week. Apple ended watch sales on the online store a few days ago, and now the Apple Watch is also unavailable at Apple retail stores.

The ITC confirmed this morning that the Biden administration chose not to overturn the ban. “After careful consultations, Ambassador Katherine Tai decided not to reverse the ITC’s determination”, the agency said in a statement.

As Apple Stores across the United States start to close for the day, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales halt is officially going into effect. Apple removed its flagship Apple Watches from its online store on Thursday, and now they’re also being removed from Apple Stores.

When Apple Stores reopen after Christmas on December 26, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 won’t be available.

I have been on the lookout for a 3-in-1 charging station for my Apple products that doesn’t break the bank. Don’t get me wrong – there are many options for 3-in-1 chargers, but it seems you have to spend upward of $100 or even $200 for a high-quality Apple 3-in-1 charger. But I think I finally found one that cuts that $100 price point in half while still keeping it high quality. Let’s check out the X23 Pro Charger.