Questionable Rumor Points Towards Upcoming 'Smart Bands' For Apple Watch - اخبار التقنية

ahlam1399 · #1 08-21-2015, 09:43 PM

Questionable Rumor Points Towards Upcoming 'Smart Bands' For Apple Watch

Apple is working on next-generation Apple Watch bands that will be equipped with new health sensors, according to a Questionable report from Czech site Letem Svetem Applem [Google Translate]. Citing an unnamed source, the site says Apple is planning on creating smart bands that include sensors for detecting blood oxygen levels, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.

The bands are said to be able to plug into the diag**stic port on the Apple Watch, making them compatible with the current-generation device. Letem Svetem Applem suggests that all of the health monitoring functions above could **t be built into the Apple Watch itself, a supposition that may **t be accurate.

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When the diag**stic port was first discovered ahead of the Apple Watch's release, TechCrunch speculated it could be used for smart band accessories with additional sensors or external batteries, but there has thus far been ** solid indication that Apple is working on such tech**logy at this point in time.

It continues to be unclear what exactly the diag**stic port is capable of, but based on Apple Watch setups in retail stores and information discovered by third-party band makers, it looks like it's able to be used to charge the Apple Watch and relay data.

There are a number of reasons that Apple might be hesitant to embed multiple sensors in bands, including price concerns and durability issues. Apple would also need to consolidate bands or embed sensors into every band type, something that could be difficult with bands made of widely varied materials.

Letem Svetem Applem has accurately shared information gathered from resellers and other third-party sources in the past, but it does **t have a k**wn track record for sharing highly sensitive rumors that could only be sourced from a well-positioned insider within Apple. Because the site does **t have a reliable track record, this Rumor should be viewed with some skepticism for the time being.