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Apple Watch owners receive Tim Cook responses to 'thank you' emails

A pair of Apple Watch users who survived medical issues after acting on alerts from their wearables emailed Tim Cook in gratitude, and surprisingly got a response within hours.

Malcolm Owen | 11 months ago

Apple Watch ban, passcode thieves and Beeper — December 2023 in review

In December 2023, Apple couldn't prevent an Apple Watch ban, but it could block Beeper's hijacking of its iMessage, and it did have a go at stopping more iPhone thefts.

William Gallagher | 11 months ago

Masimo has spent $100M in Apple Watch patent infringement fight

Masimo's legal battle with Apple has so far cost the company about $100 million, but its CEO says it won't stop until Apple changes how it deals with smaller companies.

Malcolm Owen | 11 months ago

Apple Watch Series 9 review three months later: Don't buy it for Double Tap

The Apple Watch Series 9 has been available for over three months, now with Double Tap and on-device Siri, but our day-to-day use hasn't changed much since moving from Apple Watch Series 8.

Wesley Hilliard | 11 months ago

Apple Watch returns, QR risks, and accurate 2024 predictions on the AppleInsider Podcast

The Apple Watch is back on sale for now, QR codes are being used by fraudsters, plus a very few but entirely accurate predictions for 2024, all on the last AppleInsider Podcast of 2023.

William Gallagher | 11 months ago

Apple still pursuing software fix to avoid Apple Watch import ban altogether

Apple may have been given a stay on an ITC-recommended Apple Watch import ban, but that doesn't mean the saga is over as the company seeks software fixes to satisfy Customs.

Wesley Hilliard | 11 months ago

Apple Watch now fully available online and in-store after import ban stay

Apple managed to put the Apple Watch import ban on hold, which has allowed the company to continue online and in-store sales of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Wesley Hilliard | 11 months ago

Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 return to Apple Stores

Apple has started to sell the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra in some physical Apple Stores in the United States after temporarily fending off the ITC sales and import ban, with online sales expected on Thursday.

Malcolm Owen | 11 months ago

US Apple Watch import ban is on hold, for now

Apple has won a temporary stay blocking the ITC sales and import ban on the Apple Watch in the United States, two days after the ban was implemented.

Malcolm Owen | 11 months ago

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Apple Watch import ban saga kicked off a decade ago by an early-morning email to Tim Cook

The Apple Watch sales ban nightmare may have been started by a Masimo employee offering to help Apple create its own blood oxygen sensor, sent in an email to CEO Tim Cook.

Malcolm Owen | 11 months ago

Apple Pay now available in Lowe's home improvement stores

Home improvement retail giant Lowe's now accepts Apple Pay in its U.S.-based locations, beating its main competitor — Home Depot — to the punch.

Amber Neely | 11 months ago

Apple appeals Apple Watch ban, citing 'irreparable harm' to its business

Apple has filed an "emergency motion" for an appeal against the US import ban on the Apple Watch, and pressed for an interim stay on the ruling.

William Gallagher | 11 months ago

United States Apple Watch import ban has begun with no resolution in sight

US customers seeking anything other than an Apple Watch SE may find it difficult, as the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are no longer being imported until further notice.

Wesley Hilliard | 11 months ago

Apple halts Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in U.S. Apple Stores ahead of ITC ban

Apple is no longer selling the Apple Watch Series 9 nor the Apple Watch Ultra 2 through its U.S. Apple Stores, ready for the expected ITC sales ban on December 25.

Malcolm Owen | 11 months ago

Apple Watch ban, new CarPlay, and Beeper struggles on the AppleInsider podcast

Apple has taken the Apple Watch off sale right before Christmas, while also finally giving us a preview of the next generation CarPlay as customized for Porsche and Aston Martin. Plus Beeper keeps on trying ever more ridiculous iMessage hacks.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple won't offer Apple Watch service replacements on out of warranty devices

Customers won't be able to get an out-of-warranty damaged device replaced or exchange a recently purchased Apple Watch after the December 25 import ban begins.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

Apple halts sales of the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 in its online store ahead of Dec 25 ban

As it promised, Apple no longer sells the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra via its online store in the US — and time is running out to get them at brick and mortar Apple Stores, too.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

Apple is already gearing up for the Apple Watch online sales ban

While Apple's self-imposed deadline hasn't yet passed, the company has already started the process of ceasing Apple Watch sales and shipments from its online store for some models.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple's legal bid to pause Apple Watch sales & import ban fails

Apple requested that the Apple Watch ban be stayed while appeals are underway, but the ITC has denied that motion.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

Not everyone is convinced that the Apple Watch ban will only have a small financial impact

While a more common belief is that the Apple Watch sales ban will have minimal financial repercussions in the short term, there are outlying opinions about the extent of its economic impact.