Category: Apple Watch

Lawsuit Claims Patent Infringement by Apple Watch Models

A patent dispute between Apple and medical device maker Masimo Corp. could lead to certain Apple Watch models being banned from getting imported into the United States. In January, Monica Bhattacharyya, an administrative judge with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), had ruled that Apple Watch Series 6 infringed on one of Massimo’s patents involving…


Apple Being Sued by New Yorker Alleging ‘Racial Bias’ Against Minorities on Watch’s Blood Oximeter

Apple is facing a federal class-action lawsuit in New York over claims that a blood oxygen reader app on the Apple Watch yielded inaccurate results for minorities. Alex Morales, a New York resident, filed the lawsuit on behalf of several customers against the tech giant on Dec. 24, alleging that the Apple Watch’s blood oximeter had a…


Rune Labs Gets FDA Clearance to Use Apple Watch to Track Parkinson’s Symptoms

San Francisco-based startup Rune Labs on Monday said it received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to use the Apple Watch to monitor tremors and other common symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The Rune Labs software uses motion sensors built into the Apple Watch, which can already be used to detect when…


Can a Lost Apple Watch Lead to Credit Card Fraud? Disney Visitor Says She Lost $40,000

A visitor to a Walt Disney Co. theme park has said she lost $40,000 in credit card fraud after losing a wearable made by Apple Inc.. What Happened The visitor lost her Hermes edition Apple Watch while enjoying a ride at the Disney-operated EPCOT theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, reported Apple Insider. The watch reportedly fell through the grated floor…


Apple Sued by Customers for Alleged Defect in Apple Watch That Can Cause Injuries

Apple Inc. (AAPL) has been sued by a group of customers for an alleged “dangerous safety hazard” in every generation of the Apple Watch that can cause injuries. What Happened The proposed class-action lawsuit filed by Apple Watch customers accuses the Tim Cook-led company of failing to provide sufficient space inside the Apple Watch for…


Apple Updates iPads, Watches as New 5G iPhones Expected

Apple on Tuesday announced its Series 7 smart watch with a larger display and faster charging, and the tech company was also expected to release new versions of its best-selling iPhone to entice consumers into 5G plans. The company also updated its iPad Mini with 5G connectivity and a reworked design that makes it look…


Apple Unveils iPhone 13, Adds New Features to iPads, Watches

Apple on Tuesday unveiled a new iPhone 13 and 13 Mini with brighter screens to entice customers into 5G plans, while also announcing updates to its iPads and watches. Series 7 smart watch features a larger display and faster charging. It will start at $399 and be available later this autumn. The company also updated…


Apple’s New iPhone 13 Touts Faster 5G, Sharper Cameras to Spur Trade-Ins

Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 and a new iPad mini on Tuesday, expanding 5G connectivity and showing off faster chips and sharper cameras without raising the phone’s price. The Cupertino, California-based company did not announce any blockbuster features or products, but analysts expect customers hanging onto older models like the iPhone X will be eager…


$500,000 Stolen From ‘Drug Dealer’ Using Apple Watch as Tracker

By Entrepreneur Staff As if it were a Hollywood story. Some subjects in the United States used an Apple Watch as a tracker and managed to steal $500,000 (approximately 10,205,375 Mexican pesos) from an alleged drug trafficker. According to a motion by the United States Department of Justice, which opposes the request for bail from the leader…