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Apple has unexpectedly decided to pause sales of its Apple Watch in certain countries due to a patent dispute. The unexpected move came after Apple was unsuccessfully sued for patent infringement in several countries.
Apple has reportedly attempted to reach a resolution with the unspecified party that owns the patent in question, but no agreement has been reached as of yet.
The countries affected by the halt in sales are reportedly France, Germany, and the UK, with other countries likely to follow suit. Apple has provided few details as to why they chose to pause sales of the device in these countries and the extent of the duration of the decision.
As a result of the decision, customers in these countries may experience delays or be unable to purchase the Apple Watch before Christmas. The move also threatens to cause confusion and frustration for customers who may have bought the device as a holiday gift for someone else.
The decision comes as a surprise to many in the tech industry given that Apple had a strong quarter in Watch sales recently, with the device becoming one of the company’s most popular products.