Apple is considering removing the blood oxygen sensor from its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches to bypass a US ban if its appeal fails. Apple may remove the blood oxygen sensor from its smartwatches through a software update, amid a patent dispute with Masimo Corp.
The move comes after an order in October from the US International Trade Commission (ITC) that could bar Apple from importing its Apple Watches after finding the devices violate medical technology company Masimo s patent rights.
Cupertino tech giant Apple is scheduled to host its annual Wonderlust event on September 12.The company is expected to launch the Watch Series 9 along with