A future watch band might have the smarts to manage the Apple Watch it is hooked up to in fascinating methods if a brand new patent submitting is something to go by.
Whether or not you are utilizing the best Apple Watch ever made or nonetheless rocking that Apple Watch Collection 1, having the ability to swap out bands to fit your temper or the event is fairly nice. And a patent means that future watch bands might transcend feeling and looking cool. They might additionally management the Apple Watch that they are hooked up to.
The patent additionally means that different actions might be carried out when the sensible watch bands are used, whereas additional band-based sensors and shows are even talked about.
A customizer’s dream
The patent, which was first reported by Patently Apple (opens in new tab), implies that NFC chips constructed into the bands might then inform the Apple Watch of what to do subsequent. Putting in a blue watch band might see the Apple Watch’s interface change to one thing with blue tones, for instance. Or including a sporty band might change the watch face totally to prep it for a exercise. The choices are limitless.
Nonetheless, it is all the time necessary to keep in mind that Apple patents nearly all the pieces that its engineers provide you with and it is equally necessary to keep in mind that Apple does not essentially flip these patents into merchandise or options. We would by no means see this patent used. But when we do, it might be fairly cool certainly.
Think about placing your Ocean Band in your Apple Watch Ultra and observing the watch face change to 1 extra suited to diving. All of it appears fairly spectacular, and that is earlier than you begin to contemplate these additional sensors that we talked about earlier.
We have seen Apple Watch band patents earlier than, after all. One beforehand recommended {that a} camera could be included within the band, for instance. That is but to occur, after all, however by no means say by no means in the case of Apple.
Apple is anticipated to unveil a brand new Apple Watch Series 9 alongside the iPhone 15 later this 12 months.