White House Rejects Apple Watch Ban in U.S.
The White House on Tuesday rejected Apple’s request to lift a ban on the sale of its smartwatches in the United States.
The ban was imposed by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in October,
which found that Apple had infringed on two patents owned by Masimo Corporation,
a medical technology company.
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The basic problem
The ITC’s ruling applies to the Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 8,
which are the two most popular models of the smartwatch.
The ban could cost Apple up to $17 billion in revenue, according to analysts.
Apple has said it will appeal the ITC’s ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
The company has also asked the court to lift the ban while the appeal is pending.
Potential effects
If the ban is upheld, it could have a significant impact on Apple.
The smartwatch is one of the company’s most important products, and it is a major driver of revenue.
The ban could also lead to increased competition in the wearables market.
Apple could try to reach a settlement with Masimo to resolve the dispute outside of court.
The company could also develop new technologies that would differentiate it from its competitors.
White House Rejects Apple Watch Ban in U.S.