Apple is pausing the sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States due to a dispute with Masimo over the SpO2 sensor. The International Trade Commission (ITC) has imposed a ban, resulting in the halt of sales. The ban is only applicable in the US, and the Apple Watch SE will still be sold. Masimo filed a lawsuit against Apple for patent infringement, and the ITC ruled in favor of Masimo. Apple is exploring legal and technical options to ensure availability of the Apple Watch.Apple is pausing the sale of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States due to a dispute with Masimo over the SpO2 sensor. The International Trade Commission (ITC) has imposed a ban, resulting in the halt of sales. The ban is only applicable in the US, and the Apple Watch SE will still be sold. Masimo filed a lawsuit against Apple for patent infringement, and the ITC ruled in favor of Masimo. Apple is exploring legal and technical options to ensure availability of the Apple Watch.