Remember Samsung’s watchband camera tumor on the Galaxy Gear smartwatch? The idea was interesting but the execution fell flat—a mistake Glide doesn’t plan on making with its CMRA watchband camera for the Apple Watch. The CRMA goes a step further, too, by including a second FaceTime-style camera.
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Apple Has Olympic Limited Edition Apple Watch Bands in Brazil, But We Found Alternatives
Apple is offering limited edition Apple Watch bands for the Olympics, but you can only get them at the Apple Store VillageMall in Barra da Tijuca. That’s in Brazil. GQ reported that Apple has Apple Watch bands commemorating 14 “major competitor” countries. But if you can’t go to Brazil, we did some digging and found a couple of alternatives at Amazon and AliExpress.
Apple Gear Deals: Incase MacBook Pro 14” Hard Case 80% Off, Apple Watch Alpine Loop Band 55% Off
Do you feel that Apple accessories are too pricey? Same. If you want affordable alternatives, check these deals on discounted Apple gear.
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged "Forever Chemicals" PFAS in Watch Bands
Apple faces lawsuit over alleged PFAS in watch bands. Plaintiffs claim health risks, seek class action and sales halt.
Woman Buried Alive by Estranged Husband Able to Use Apple Watch to Notify Authorities
Reports indicate that a woman being buried alive by her estranged husband was able to use her Apple Watch to notify local authorities.
Apple’s New Pride Watch Bands and Faces Revealed
Ahead of Pride month in June, Apple has announced new Pride Watch bands, a new Apple Watch face, as well as a Shot on iPhone campaign.
Apple Awarded Patent for Electronic Band to Enhance Apple Watch
A patent for an electronic band for the Apple Watch shows how Cupertino could greatly expand the wearable’s features and capabilities.
Twelve South's New ActionBand is a Fitness Cuff for Apple Watch
ActionBand is a soft, flexible, terry cotton band, great for Apple Watch owners who run or walk while using the device.
Apple Releases Apple Watch International Collection Bands and Faces
With the Olympics approaching, Apple released new Apple Watch Sport Loop bands and faces so people can share their support for their country.
Apple Unveils 2021 Pride Watch Bands and Faces
Apple revealed its Apple Watch Pride bands for 2021 – a Braided Solo Loop for US$99 and Nike Edition Sport Loop for US$49.
Buy Knock-Off Solo Loop Watch Bands for 80% Off Apple's Pricing
Every time Apple comes out with a new style of watch band, FOMO tells me to order one. Unfortunately, my wallet often disagrees (and wins that argument), as was the case with Apple’s US$49 Solo Loop and $99 Braided Solo Loop bands introduced this fall. Never fear, though, Amazon to the rescue! There are plenty of companies who sell knockoffs of Apple’s Watch band designs, many of which have proven to be of spectacular quality over the years. The $12 Solo Loop and $20 Braided Solo Loop clones my family found in our Christmas stockings last week were no exception. First, download (and print) Apple’s Solo Loop Watch Band Size Guide, then check ’em out and place your orders. Final step: enjoy!
The 2020 Apple Watch Pride Bands Are Here
Apple unveiled its 2020 Apple Watch Pride Band, as well as a one from Nike, with news faces on the way too via a watchOS update.
Apple Watch: Remove The Band Before Getting a Repair
Customers need to remove the band on their Apple Watch before going to get the device repaired. If they leave it on, it will no longer be returned. That’s according to update guidance, reported on by Cult of Mac.
It is now explicitly asking customers to remove them. Its new support document warns that any bands sent in will not be returned. Your Apple Watch band and any other accessories that you send won’t be returned, so please remove them before sending your Apple Watch in for service,” read the updated guidelines. Apple also reminds users who own a Link Bracelet band to “remember to separate the link before you remove the band.” In the past, Apple has been known to return accessories, bundled together, when practical. Apple Watch bands would be be reattached, but they would be sent back to the user. It’s possible that practice has now become too time-consuming.
FDA Approves First Apple Watch EKG Band
AliveCor has the distinction of being the first company to score Food and Drug Administration approval for an Apple Watch compatible medical device wrist band.
Apple Watch Pride Edition Band Proceeds To Be Shared With LGBTQ Groups
Apple released the Pride Edition band earlier this month, but clarified this week that some of the proceeds will go to groups supporting the LGBTQ cause.
Apple May Put Blood Glucose Sensors in Apple Watch Smart Band
Apple reportedly has plans to bring blood glucose monitoring to the Apple Watch, and the company wants to launch a line of specialized function smart watchbands for the device, too. Details—like when the new features will come—are pretty scarce right now, but the idea is interesting.
Ebook Sales Take a Hit, Apple Watch Battery Band Patent - TMO Daily Observations 2017-02-02
Ebook sales are down, tablet and ebook reader sales are down, and there may be a correlation. Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to look at the state of ebook sales, plus they weigh in on an Apple patent for an Apple Watch battery wristband.
'Dual Band System' Let's You Hide Your Apple Watch
Check out the “The Dual Band System” from Sinn (via The Next Web), and it’s a way of having your mechanical watch cake while eating like a poser, too. With this $210 strap ($120 when purchased with a Sinn watch), you can wear your mechanical watch on top of your wrist. But hidden underneath your wrist is your Apple Watch, all on the down low. Listen, I love a mechanical watch as much as the next horological wingnut. And I’ll be honest, I am often torn on whether to wear my Zenith timepiece or my Apple Watch. But this, dear folks, is not the solution. Be that as it may, I wanted to share. 😂
Apple Moves Secret Robotics Unit to Hardware Division After Siri AI Setback
Apple has moved its secretive robotics unit out of the AI division and into the hands of hardware chief John Ternus. The shift comes weeks after Siri was reassigned and signals deeper changes inside Apple as it tries to regain ground in artificial intelligence.
Future Apple iPhones May Have Haptic Buttons After All
Apple’s haptic button design is back in the spotlight. A newly published patent reveals the company hasn’t given up on its solid-state button concept—once dropped from the iPhone 15 Pro. Could future iPhones finally ditch mechanical buttons for good?
Remember AirPower? Apple's Wireless Charging Mat? Patent Says It Might Make a Comeback
Apple’s new patent for wireless charging with object detection hints at a probable return of an AirPower-like charging mat.
Apple Watch Helps Save User’s Life After Fall Detected in Parking Lot
An Apple Watch detected a user’s collapse, alerted emergency services, and helped save his life after a medical emergency.
Apple says it won't use your real data to train AI on iOS
Apple says your data won’t leave your iPhone, but it still wants to use it to train its AI. With iOS 18.5, a new opt-in system quietly analyzes your device’s use to improve Apple Intelligence. Here’s how it works—and why it’s raising eyebrows.
Should I Update to watchOS 11.5 Dev Beta 2? Yes, With Reservations
Wondering whether or not you should update to watchOS 11.5 dev beta 2? Here is the clear answer to this burning question.