Apple suffered a legal setback after a U.S. judge ordered it to pay Masimo an additional $184 million in a patent dispute over Apple Watch technology. The order brings the total in the dispute to approximately $818 million. The case adds to legal challenges facing Apple’s wearables segment.
App Store revenue grew 5% year over year in September, according to analysis, suggesting a recovery after a period of slower growth.
Reports suggest Apple plans to unveil a revamped smart-home lineup as early as October 13, including a new Apple TV and HomePod mini. Further announcements are rumored later in the month, potentially including new Mac models with next-generation chips and a touchscreen MacBook.
The launches are seen as critical for Apple under its new CEO, John Ternus, and could significantly affect the company’s holiday-quarter performance. The patent dispute has largely affected the U.S. market, while Apple Watch models in Canada have continued to offer full functionality.