Apple Watch sales ban, next-gen CarPlay previewed, Ask9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance discuss the wild situation of the Apple Watch sales ban in the US as part of an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo over blood oxygen sensor patents. Also, Apple has finally shared details of the first vehicles featuring next-generation CarPlay, Apple News+ adds The Athletic, and we round out the year with some #Ask9to5Mac questions. Sponsored by Setapp: Check out Setapp by MacPaw, the first subscription-based platform offering a carefully curated collection of over 240 Mac and iOS apps. This holiday season, give the gift of Setapp – the perfect fit for anyone with a Mac or iOS device Sponsored by Topdon: Check out Topdon's TC002 Thermal Camera for iOS, featuring a compact size, impressive range, and ultra-high resolution thermal imaging Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Ad-free version You can get an ad-free version of 9to5Mac Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts each week for $5 per month or $50 per year. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to [email protected] Links Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales: Here's why ITC denies Apple's request to delay looming Apple Watch ban First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shines Apple News+ now includes sports coverage from The Athletic, Wirecutter coming soon Report: Apple offers to open up Apple Pay NFC system on iPhone to appease EU regulators Apple announces new 'contingent pricing' feature for App Store subscriptions EU to ban anti-steering App Store rules for Apple Music competitors after Spotify complaint Apple developing possible software workaround in response to Apple Watch ban Chance’s appearance on Charlie Chapman’s Launched podcast