Apple’s Smartwatch Saga: Sales Halted as White House Stays Silent

Washington, USA:— The White House did not intervene in an International Trade Commission ruling that bans the sale of certain Apple Watch models due to patent violations.
– Apple had until the end of Christmas day to overturn the ruling, but the White House declined to issue an emergency action.
– The affected models include the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2; Apple plans to appeal the decision.
– The ban results from a patent dispute with medical device maker Masimo over pulse oximeter technology.
– Apple is exploring legal and technical options, including a potential redesign for U.S. Customs approval.
– Other retailers continue to sell existing stock, but Apple cannot import more of the banned smartwatches to the U.S.