- Apple has been granted a patent for a smartwatch with a detachable camera wristband, according to recent reports.
- The patent describes a camera on the bottom surface of the smartwatch, which can be pointed directly at the user’s wrist.
- The wristband has two segments, allowing the top portion of the watch to be easily detached for taking photos and then reattached.
Apple has been granted a new patent for a smartwatch with a detachable camera wristband. The patent, which was granted last week, describes a camera on the bottom surface of the smartwatch that is pointed directly at the user’s wrist.
However, the patent describes a wristband with two segments that would allow the top portion of the watch to be easily detached from the bottom. This feature would enable users to take photos with their Apple Watch by simply removing the watch from their wrist, snapping a photo, and reattaching the watch to the wristband.
While the concept of a camera on an Apple Watch sounds exciting, the practicality of such a feature remains in question. It is noted that taking a photo with a phone is still more practical in most scenarios. Additionally, this is not the first Apple patent to describe a smartwatch with a built-in camera. Another patent, granted in 2022, describes a camera located inside the watch’s crown.
It is worth noting that both patents were filed in 2019, which suggests that Apple may have since abandoned the idea of a smartwatch with a built-in camera. However, Patently Apple, which tracks Apple-related patents, reported that at least 39 more patents were granted to Apple last week, including one for next-gen haptics that may be used to replace physical buttons on Apple devices.
Does Apple Watch have a camera?
No, currently, the Apple Watch Series 8 does not have a built-in camera. However, users can use the Camera Remote app to connect to their iPhone’s camera, allowing them to view what their iPhone’s camera is seeing on their watch. The app also includes a remote shutter button that allows users to take a photo from their watch. This feature can be useful for photos where the user wants to be included. The app also enables users to set the iPhone’s camera timer and view their photos on their Apple Watch.
