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Apple to Halt Sales of Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the U.S. Due to Patent Dispute

Anand Tech

Notably, this ban is exclusive to Apple’s direct sales channels; third-party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy can continue selling the devices until December 25. Sales of the affected Apple Watch models will cease on Apple's website after 3 PM ET on December 21 and in Apple's retail stores after December 24.

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2024 IoT And Smart Device Trends: What You Need to Know For The Future

Bernard Marr

Businesses around the world have unlocked the benefits of IoT in recent years, and as individuals, we’re getting used to a greater variety of wearables and everyday connected products in our lives. For consumers, this could spell the end for regular (non-generative) AI assistants like Siri and Alexa on wearables.

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