Report: Apple Alters Disputed Smartwatches, Avoids US Ban

Apple has reportedly made a strategic move to avoid a U.S. ban on some of its smartwatches.Facing a ban resulting from a patent dispute with global medical technology firm Masimo, Apple has decided to remove a blood oxygen feature from its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches, Bloomberg reported Monday (Jan. 15), citing a disclosure by Masimo.Apple did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment.The U.S. Customs and Border Protection approved this change on Friday (Jan. 12), stating that the redesigne ...