Apple was recently forced to stop selling their new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watch models in the US. With their website listing the products as currently unavailable. So what happened?
Well, it turns out that the watch sensor used to measure blood oxygen violated a patent held by Masimo. A medical technology company that sells products to hospitals.
Disputes between the two companies have been ongoing for over three years. With Masimo filing two cases, one with the US District Court in California, and one with the US International Trade Commission. The second of which Apple lost, and resulted in the ITC banning the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 from being imported from their manufacturing location in China.
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your site is doo doo and unreliable
Im happy apple is defeated
dude what is that link👽
That URL is dodgy looking, no thanks.
Thanks for not turnning this simple issue into a 10 minute video. Have a nice day
Rather a 40 minute video. Explaining the entire history of Apple, the Apple Watch, competitors and implications of this lawsuit on the future of health items.
A minute too long.
Its a 2 min video..bruh
This is the best I swear. Very few channels today that can explain something like this in 2 minutes, without going to every tiny not so important detail
instead he makes several covering the same topic. same ad revenue i suppose.
Funny how apple would sue if any device had any similarities to their devices but start backpedaling when they get caught
Ya, it’s scummy. I love my Apple products, always have, but I’m not cool with this at all. They could have done the right thing and make it right with Masimo, instead they screwed them and stole their employees. I just bought an Ultra 2 a week ago, returned it after I hear about this. Loved the watch but I’m not supporting a $2 Tril. Company who wants to steal tech.
Bruh, every company is doing this in some way, shape or form. Most just haven’t been caught yet. The solution? Buy nothing
@@mrsoisauce9017 that’s just false. They may have a similar sensor but that doesn’t mean it’s a 1:1 copy. And if it is, they have to come to a settlement. Hoping the US president will bail you out so you continue screwing Masimo is wrong.
it's also funny how they love to talk privacy but got caught giving EVERYONE'S push notifications to the US government
@@wishdankpodsThey didn’t get caught, they admitted it themselves 😂
The fairest and best option overall is 2, but Apple can be really mulish at times. I hope this issue is resolved promptly and Masimo are compensated fairly so that Apple Watch users can finally start having their devices repaired again
Crapple needs to go bankrupt.
Best option would obviously be three.
@@righteousone1cry more
@@righteousone1 Yes. Because the Google surveillance state needs to be a monopoly.
@@jaredweiman2987 Did ya make this comment with your tinfoil hat on?
As far as the repair aspect, I think it may be because they never actually repair the watches. Instead if you ever make a claim, they always just get replaced.
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Forgot to mention that apple was in negotiations with Masimo and likely didn't like how much $ Masimo wanted for licensing. So they basically poached a bunch of their engineers likely offering them a lot more money and basically copied their patent anyway.
Who gets to patent and claim a blood oxygen sensor anyway? Thats a health related topic and should be public use.
The solution to Masimo's problem would be to pay their engineers more. But it's the American medical industry, so they're cheap.
@@hankagura5355 that's how smoothbrain people think.
@@laminnabam2299 As the guy mentioned above are you seriously gonna defend a partaker of the medical industry? The CEO complained about Apple paying its engineers more and taking them then proceeded to plug his own smartwatch a minute later. You can insult me thats fine but try to see the truth.
Keep in mind you’re defending the same company that claimed intellectual property over “rectangular” phones after ripping their initial idea of a graphical user interface from xerox. I actually might be open to dismissing most intellectual property rights as bullshit especially when it’s vague and overly broad, but apple is well known for this. They can’t get it both ways
If Apple cannot replace or repair damaged watches, Apple should be able to at refund the same value.
🤣 they claim they are unable to repair anything they sell now
You're a clown if you even bought apple in the first place, don't suggest financial suggestions to anyone
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I buyed a AW ultra 2 two days ago and I did not know about that… Do you think it is better sell it and buy another one or still with the ultra 2?
well, "using patented technology" is not the same as " first approaching the masimo to get their patent, then backing out of the deal, and poching dozens of their employess, and replicating the tech in house with the help of the said employees" I know the channel is called Apple Explained... But we should have a bit more integrity right?
Greg (the creator) has always been objective in his videos (he’s not much of a fanboy), but doesn’t bend to Fandroids/Apple haters, and he won’t start with you, buddy.
If they’re recreating patented tech for their own use without paying for rights then they deserve to have their product banned. Simple as that
@@joshlee7935 I agree... That is exactly my point. They should be banned. Now add to that, what if samsung poached employees from Apple to do the same, instead of trying to copy the stuff... He doesn't say that, which is the problem
@@joshlee7935Christmas gift
@@cal0815yeah he has his own objective of pushing his own agenda 🤡🤡 You really think these guys don't care about the $$$. Just so you know when you buy an iPhone you essentially have a Samsung with Apple software 🤭
Usually I despise this kind of over-patenting, esp for a feature that is generally good for public use, but Apple has both the capital to licenses/settle and are damn hypocrites. If the tables were turned they'd aggressively sue the smaller company out of existence (and have done so over pettier, non-innovative "features").
I like the idea of royalties.. everyone gets paid for their work..
Anyone know about in-warranty as in you bought and have apple care? Would they still fix it?
Would this be a good investment, to snag the last ones avail Series 9 with this tech? (or bad investment, no warranty).
Some retailers will do and push up the price short term.
No, because Apple Watch sales are only banned in the US, Americans could easily go to Canada or Mexico to get one or just import them online
These banned watches now feel more rare and priceless compared to a Cartier.
So my question is lets say i ended up breaking my ultra 2 and i have apple care + would apple be able to replace the watch
Already got the series 9 watch. Is anything bad going to happen with it now? I live in us.
I live in the UK but I got my series 8 in the states, will it stop blood oxygen sensing?
This is only for series 9 and Ultra 2.
So what’s the update on this issue?
They should go with the choice number 2 lol. They had a lot of money and they should pay it if they want to continue to sell their watches. Simple solution.
Not in Australia !! All fine here, your patent laws dont apply here
be cheaper to just buy the company
i don't think soo particularly Apple watch revenue is less they do value to the money deals mostly but iphone revenue.
bro u dont need a us apple watch.. other countries still can get it
They will never go with Nr.2, they are greedier than Scrooge.
Are the watches worth more now??
So I have Apple Care+ on my Series 9, if I wanted to get my scratched screen repaired, I can't go through Apple?
Checks the time on my Apple Watch SE 2...muttering : Huh!
While Apple known for copyright abuse. It's kinda sad how medical stuff that is made for helping people in need are locked updater patents
Dude apple deserves this aren't they the one that makes their own technology and overprices it to extremes 😂
Like apple is giving it away for free.
@@deepeshmathuria cheaper than what us hospitals charge
I dislike Apple for many reasons but medical equipment being locked behind patents sounds insane to me. "Oh you can't use that way of health tracking because this random company found it first and wants money".
@@EminGT that`s necessary to give money to companies that invest in These technologies. Masimo didn't find the way to measure blud oxigen under a rock, they spent a lot of money in that. So, it must be a way to have those money back
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Yeh
The 4th option is Apple might just offer to buy Massio outright. Historically they’ve done this serval times for technology.
And enter the medical industry? Masimo isn't just a patent IP company, they actually manufacture and sell products to hospitals and other healthcare organizations. Apple buying them means entering an industry they have never been to before.
@@bltzcstrnx BUT LET'S SAY UNFORTUNATELY THEY DO ENTER MEDICAL INDUSTRY, IT WILL BE THE WORST EVER NEWS FOR UNITED STATES OF AMERICA😅 Because soon you will find the same important life-saving Massio products at 4x the cost of directly impacting the world's already costliest medical market😂
@@bltzcstrnxNEVER BACK DOWN NEVER WHAT?
@@shree397 bro medical industry is already selling at a premium, Apple entering won't affect anything... just look at how much you pay for medicines and medical bills before you say anything
@@mr_niceman (You guys pay that we don't)but I agree, it is absolutely absurd in USA. HONESTLY, APPLE WOULD MAKE IT EVEN WORSE AS APPLE HAS ALWAYS MADE THINGS COSTLY EVEN WHEN THERE WAS NO ROOM FOR A PRIZE HIKE😅
And the one who suffers the consequences of this dispute are the customers who already bought it and are unaware of this and only learn about it when they require a repair of some kind
What's the background music called? It's pretty chill and relaxing.
Okay but as a consumer should I be really trying hard to get one because this technology is just so good or is it just something you should wait to pass before the next version comes out?
2:03 “before Christmas” I very much doubt the they have 2 hours lol😂😂
I’m just surprised their shares haven’t dropped at all. Hence why market is all so hyped.
Hey can please someone tell me what is the iconic piano music in the background ?
does anyone know what this background song is called plzzz
So feb 2024, just caved and bought the Ultra2 after loosing my 7. To my surprise the oxygen feature is working on my new ultra watch. Im wondering if its because I had a 7 connected to my phone before too and its inactive. Hesitant to update and lose the oxygen censor. I’ve turned off updates for now until. I guess buy from your mobile provider or big box store if you want it.
Should I stop paying apple care for my series 9 I just bought it in November lasts year
Glad I got this before the ban*
What link in the comments?
It is a US-only issue. I live in India and it is available on website as well as on store.
Most Apple stuff in India it’s fake 😅
only for US
@@guledmahad8755 Fake? What’s ur source! Trust me bro 😂😂I believe
when will consumer lawsuits start being filed?
Literally just got a series 8 for Christmas with the blood O2 sensor for flying
I got my series 9 before they stopped fully, so I got the blood o2 sensor and works perfectly
If you already own one would an update remove it?
I just got my series 9 for Christmas just in time before they got banned lol
Love your vids
What about my 8 with the blood oxygen sensor?
Um excuse that I had a ad about the Apple Watch before watching😮😅😂
Galaxy S series phones used to have a blood oxygen sensor. What about them? 🤔
So, can they not repair one of them even if I have AppleCare+?
I got an apple commercial before hand lol
They’re back up on the apple store app
They will have to make a Series 9A and change the hardware so that will not infringe anyone. This is, if it is a hardware issue.
Will people still be charged for their Apple Watch monthly repair service?
I just bought the Ultra 2 at an Apple store in the DC area one week ago. Woohoo!
I have the first Gen Ultra is that one safe? And what happens if you already have a series 9 or ultra 2??
Maximo against Apple for oxigen blood sensor thats why Apple Serie 9 and Ultra 2 Are banned in USA But they can sell Watch SE series 2
@@stefanobazzoffia1496 I have the first gen ultra. Is that one safe tho??
@@dylanbanningSafe from what?
As he says in the video, all Apple Watches with blood oxygen sensors are affected by this. That includes the Series 6, 7, 8, 9, Ultra 1 & Ultra 2. As I understand it, you can continue to use your watch as normal, as the ban only applies to the production of new Apple Watches. Existing ones are safe for now, but Apple may decide to use software to disable the sensor, so prepare to have your ability to check blood oxygen removed in the future. If worst comes to worst, though, Apple may be forced to recall all Apple Watches from the series 6 on up (minus the SE & SE2, of course), and in that case, you are certainly NOT safe.
@@mbcommandnerd If Apple have to do that bye bye Apple Watch. But this is David and Goliath kinda legal fight in which Apple will get revenue in the form of more media advertising and a lot of profit, again. The real question here is how much time will need Apple to settle the demand.
Since when? o.o
Usually Apple doing the suing for pattern, funny how things works out.
I wonder if Apple will start to sell the Series 3 again
Can you make history of Apple Vision Pro from concept in 2015 to real product in 2023 .
apple doesn’t repair parts on the watches, they only replace them with exchange units, thats why they wont “repair them” even if the screen has nothing to do with the sensors
i remember when apple sued samsung just for a silly curve. Now they taste their own medicine
Found the samsung fanboy haha
No, costumers do
@@StaticVapour590 Found the Apple Sheep calling out the Samsung Fanboy lol
ew apple fanboy. worry about apple stealing ideas 🥴
Karma
You omitted the word “allegedly”
Thanks for following my suggestion Greg
well im glad I upgraded to the series 9 when I did from my series 3 its def much better
Solution 4: just buy the whole company
With a market cap around 6 billion Apple could certainly just buy them out. Lol. Options 1-3: 😐 Option 4: 💀
Apple is the most richest company in the world. Apple can easly buy masimo and all its patents and engineers.
no they not going into the medical market...@@No0o0o0o0o0
You’d think apple would just buy masimo
Why not the Apple Watch Ultra 1? Did my Apple Watch Ultra just go up in value?
Just got the 9 series. Knew nothing about this lawsuit. I’m just glad I got the watch with the EKG feature. I believe it’s a great investment. As far as the O2 sensor goes, I’m not impressed. I’m an RN and have used O2 sensors on many patients. This watch just doesn’t seem accurate comparatively to the finger sensor.
Apple won't do either. Their next watch will measure lactate, as I believe that will be the next game changer. Anyone with Apple watches will just trade-in to get this.
LOL still can't do custom ring tones or watch faces. Adding a "feature" that nobody will use isn't a game changer.
Why iphone 15 pro doesn't have 5x, like 15 pro max?
They are back on sale
Why don’t thy sell iPhone 14s and 15 on the refurbished page
why can't they just kill the feature till they come up with a solution? Even if its hardware killing it via software update would mean its no longer violating the patent right?
Yikes.
congrats on being first
@@chia8004I wasn't even trying to be first 😂
@@Xanderxindershin epal watch
Atleast we have them here in Australia
Crazy.
i can still buy it over here in Australia
Wassup fellow Aussie?
Option 2 is the best for apple
Luckily, the watches are not banned in Europe.
Come on up to Canada fellas. We still got em. :)
Ironically I got a commercial for Apple Watch before this 😅
I got mine only days before the ban
so that means the oxyblood sensor is accurate well it's time to get myself the ultra
Why?
Isn’t it obvious?
Did you watch the video
And I just got a ultra 2..
I’m not familiar with US laws, so can someone help me understand in what situation would the gov veto such ruling?
Where did it say the government vetoed anything?
To the highest bidder.
heard the district court found apple hadn’t violated any patent and this court has had it out for apple for long time. so that could by why.
@@DavidKen878 the 3rd approach in the video
It sucks I’ve bought the Apple series 9 and if I can’t get it fixed on the AppleCare, I’m sewing them if the screen cracks.
It’s Christmas now… did the ban get vetoed?
Are they banned in Canada too?
No, just in the US.
@@redbakery8943and obama
My dad just got one right before this. Mad lit
If only something like a 3rd party could repair and service devices without having to go through manufacturer red-tape. 🙄
Thank u
Does this mean I can't keep my Apple Watch Series 9?
These are still available in Canada.
i wasnt gonna buy one because i already have an ultra 1 but since the ultra 2 is getting banned i just bought it anyway
Got my Apple Watch before they quit selling them. I love the different heart healthy features. Hope they settle with Masimo soon...
But, no more repairs from Apple?
I've used Apple products my entire life and I'm 67, and I have never needed a repair yet. But, I would like to have someone be able to fix it and not necessarily Apple company either. @@MohondhaY
@@MohondhaY be careful updating your phone, features are gonna disappear regardless of the hardware.
hopefully masimo quits being selfish as hell
We need to abolish patents altogether
can you make video about “history of Apple Vision Pro” from concept in 2015 to real product in 2023 and the reaction of Tech community.
i am crying to hear this, or do i?
Just drive to Canada to buy one 😆
Still selling on amazon
this Is crazy
So what ever happened with this?