Why Apple is halting US sales of its Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models (and where to buy them now)
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A patent dispute between Apple and medical technology company Masimo is putting sales of the latest flagship smartwatches on hold.
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Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Ban: Can You Buy and What You Need to Know - CNET
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Apple Halts U.S. Sales Of Apple Watch Series 9 And Ultra 2 In Hours
Apple will halt sales of its newest watches in the US over a patent dispute
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Apple fails in bid to delay Apple Watch sales ban
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I'm glad I never bought the Apple Watch Ultra 2
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Apple Watch sales halted due to patent dispute
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Why Apple is halting US sales of its Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models (and where to buy them now)
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What the Sales Halt of the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 Means for You
Apple to Suspend Some Apple Watch Sales in U.S. Over Patent Dispute - WSJ
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Apple Watch Series 9 And Apple Watch Ultra 2 Revew 2024 - Forbes Vetted
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Apple is about to stop selling its latest Apple Watch models
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Apple can temporarily sell smartwatches after US appeals court win
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The Apple Watch Isn't Going to Be Banned After All But It's Not All Good News
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Apple files appeal after Biden administration allows US ban on watch imports