ITC judge says Apple Watch’s redesigned blood oxygen feature doesn’t infringe Masimo patents

There are two new developments in Apple’s ongoing legal battle with health technology company Masimo over the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature.

First, an ITC Administrative Law Judge Monica Bhattacharyya found in an initial determination that Apple’s redesigned version of the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature does not infringe Masimo’s patents.

Second, the Federal Circuit has affirmed the ITC’s initial exclusion order, meaning the original version of the blood oxygen feature on Apple Watch is still banned in the United States.

In


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When will Apple announce and hold WWDC this year? Head below for our expectations.

Apple generally announces WWDC in March. Here’s when the announcements have been made in recent years:

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  • 2018: March 13
  • 2019: March 14
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Apple Sports version 3.8 arrived on February 23 with a focus on keeping up with college sports tournament results:

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Today, the app released an even bigger update, with several customization improvements that make it even more powerful for users looking for a fully flexible, customizable workout companion app.

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