Apple's official US website hints: Refurbished versions of Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 will be launched soon

According to news on March 20, Apple recently made some minor adjustments on its US official website, adding new labels about the refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 smartwatches. Although these labels are currently inactive and appear gray and unclickable, this move certainly shows signs that Apple is about to launch these two refurbished products.

Apple’s approach is in line with its usual product update strategy. In the past, Apple usually carried out similar preparations before the official release of new products. However, the specific launch time of these two refurbished smartwatches has not yet been determined, and consumers need to be patient and wait.

Due to the legal dispute between Apple and medical technology company Masimo, it is expected that the two refurbished Apple Watches will temporarily be unable to provide blood oxygen detection capabilities, which may disappoint some consumers. The blood oxygen detection function has become one of the important health monitoring tools in smart watches, so this limitation may affect the user experience. Newer versions like the Ultra 2 and Series 9 may offer more options when it comes to blood oxygen detection, but that's sad news for consumers looking to use this feature on their Apple Watch.

According to the editor’s understanding, there is still a possibility of reaching an agreement between Apple and Masimo to re-enable the blood oxygen detection function on refurbished devices. Even if the two sides fail to reach an agreement, Apple may re-enable the feature through a future watchOS system update. This is a positive sign for consumers and gives them a glimmer of hope.

Although the first-generation Apple Watch Ultra is not sold in U.S. refurbished product stores, it has been launched in several countries and regions including China, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Japan. The ITC's ban only applies to the U.S. market, so Apple Watches sold in other countries and regions still have the blood oxygen detection function. This emphasizes the key position of the U.S. market in Apple's global strategy.

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