Apple Scrapped Three-Year Effort for Apple Watch Compatibility with Android
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Apple Scrapped Three-Year Effort for Apple Watch Compatibility with Android

Apple’s revelation that it had explored the possibility of making the Apple Watch compatible with Android phones for three years before abandoning the project sheds light on its stance amid the US government’s antitrust lawsuit against the tech giant. In response to the Justice Department’s legal action, Apple pushed back, asserting that the lawsuit poses…

Apple Watch Imports Banned in America – Again

Apple Watch Imports Banned in America – Again

In a recent development, a federal appeals court has rejected Apple’s motion to temporarily halt the ban on importing advanced models of the Apple Watch. The ban, previously enforced by a US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling last month, is set to be reinstated on Thursday, as outlined in a court filing on Wednesday. Apple…

Apple Gains Approval for Watch Redesign to Circumvent Ban But Sacrifices Something Else
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Apple Gains Approval for Watch Redesign to Circumvent Ban But Sacrifices Something Else

In a strategic move to counter the US court-imposed Apple Watch ban, Apple has secured approval for a redesign that eliminates the pulse oximeter function from its smartwatches. This feature, marketed as a health-monitoring tool for customers, will be sacrificed to comply with the regulatory requirement. According to a federal court filing on Monday, Apple’s…

Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Removed from Shelves in the U.S. as White House Declines to Overturn Ban
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Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Removed from Shelves in the U.S. as White House Declines to Overturn Ban

The most recent Apple Watch models, the Series 9 and Ultra 2, have been pulled from shelves across the United States following the White House’s decision not to intervene and reverse a US International Trade Commission (ITC) ruling. The ruling, based on patent violations registered by medical device maker Masimo, prevents Apple from selling these…

Why Apple May be Working on a ‘Hey Siri’ Change
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Why Apple May be Working on a ‘Hey Siri’ Change

Apple reportedly wants to put an end to “Hey.” The company is said to be training its voice assistant Siri to pick up on commands without needing the first half of the prompt phrase “Hey Siri.” As reported by CNN Business, the trigger phrase is used to launch Siri on various products, including the iPhone,…