Biden Bans Imports of New Apple Watch Models Over Patent Dispute
• Biden administration upholds ban on imports of certain Apple Watch models (Series 9 and Ultra 2) due to patent dispute over blood oxygen monitoring feature
• Ban stems from dispute between Apple and medical tech company Masimo over Apple's alleged illegal use of Masimo's blood oxygen monitoring technology
• Apple preemptively stopped sales of banned Watch models in case ban was upheld
• Banned models include some of Apple's newer, higher-end Watch devices
• Apple can appeal ban, but must halt imports in meantime; other Watch models not impacted