Apple has been granted a patent for a new Apple Watch band with an integrated NFC module, according to reports from Patently Apple. While the technology could enable a range of features, including dynamic UI changes and app toggling, there is concern that it could be used to crack down on third-party watch bands. The…
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Canalys, the renowned research group that provides insights on technology markets, has recently released its latest estimates on the wearable band market, and the results are not very promising. According to their report, the wearable band market suffered a challenging fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022, with an 18% shipment decline to reach 50 million units.…
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Apple has released 19 new Apple Watch bands, providing users with a range of fresh color options for their smartwatches. The tech giant also launched a new line of bands for its Apple Watch Hermès collaboration, called the “Hermès Casaque” line. The Solo Loop bands are available in Sprout Green, Canary Yellow, Olive, and Purple…
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Apple has been granted a patent that may seem like something straight out of science fiction. The company has developed a color-changing Apple Watch band that users can customize through an accompanying Watch app. The patent even describes the band’s ability to display “icons, shapes, and text” and change colors to signify notifications. The technology…