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Apple Watch’s Clock is Ticking

Dec 20, 2023
27:01
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Impending patent dispute may halt Apple Watch sales in the US. Comcast's data breach affecting millions of customers. Fedex's Q2 earnings could be better than expected. Discussion on long-term investing and opportunities in international markets.
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple Watch sales will be halted in the U.S. due to patent disputes, potentially impacting health-related innovations but not sales significantly.
  • Comcast's data breach emphasizes the need for strong data management and network security procedures to protect customer information, influencing future security policies.

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Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Sales to be Paused Due to Patent Violation

According to Fortune, Apple will halt sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models at its online store starting on December 21st and at physical retail locations from Christmas Eve. This decision is reportedly due to a ruling by the International Trade Commission in October, which stated that Apple has violated patents from Massimo, specifically related to a blood oxygen sensor included in these watches. While this setback may impact Apple's health-related innovations, it is unlikely to have a significant material impact on sales, considering the generous timing of the ban.

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