Here’s the reason why Apple Watch owners who haven’t taken warranty receive disappointing news.
Apple has suffered a major problem due to the patent dispute for the Apple Watch models. In fact, the company has been ordered to stop selling its latest Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the US, a major shocker during the holiday season. But the bad news doesn’t stop there for Apple Watch enthusiasts and owners.
According to the terms of the ban, Apple Watch Series 6 or newer models will not be repaired if the product is not covered by the warranty. So if you’re using the following Apple Watch models and you’re facing issues like a damaged screen or some other part, Apple can’t help you.
Apple Watch models affected by the out-of-warranty repair issue
– Apple Watch Series 6
– Apple Watch Series 7
– Apple Watch Series 8
– Apple Watch Series 9
– Apple Watch Ultra
Apple has started contacting affected owners and mentioned that the service will not be available for the duration of the Apple Watch ban in the US. The good news is that most Apple users, whether it’s a Watch, iPad, iPhone or Mac, usually opt for the AppleCare Plus plan, and if you’d done for the aforementioned Apple Watch models, the company will cover all repairs.
For those unaware, the whole saga began earlier this month when the ITC claimed that Apple’s SpO2 blood oxygen sensor in its latest Apple Watches infringed on patents owned by Masimo.
Since the initial announcement, Apple has struggled to find a solution – and this has included putting the temporary ban on hold as it awaits an appeal. However, this was clearly forbidden.
The iPhone maker is also trying to make changes to the SpO2 sensor algorithm to appease regulators, but Masimo believes this won’t work because patents are hardware-based and regulatory software isn’t effective.
