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The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

48 pointsby SpaceInvaderabout 10 years ago

12 comments

kazinatorabout 10 years ago
That dainty watch doesn&#x27;t even <i>esthetically</i> play along with that hairy, ink-covered arm. Particularly when it&#x27;s displaying that cute little heart.<p>Headline: &quot;Biker ganger robs Japanese tourist&quot; ...<p>A good all-round fix may be for the watch to detect this situation and display a Hello Kitty skull.
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epagaabout 10 years ago
It&#x27;s fascinating how each Apple release seems to follow precisely the same pattern without fail.<p>1. Media predicts failure of the new device since &quot;it&#x27;s not revolutionary like the original iPhone was&quot;.<p>2. Device is sold out within a short amount of time. Demand dwarfs supply.<p>3. Tech reviews are either breathless praise of the product or completely negative.<p>4. Customer satisfaction values are off the charts for the new device.<p>5. Something-gate - some usually minor technical issue is discovered and the media have another chance to write more articles.<p>6. The device continues to sell like hotcakes and everyone forgets about the technical issue.<p>We have now entered phase 5...
k-mcgradyabout 10 years ago
Surprised Apple didn&#x27;t discover this - or maybe they did and just didn&#x27;t think it was a big issue. Could this be part of the reason behind the try-on appointments, so people with tattoos&#x2F;scars&#x2F;hairy arms can make sure all the features work correctly before purchase?<p>Edit: Also, why does the comment section here look like a reddit thread?
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ejdyksenabout 10 years ago
Counter-example from Reddit:<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.reddit.com&#x2F;r&#x2F;AppleWatch&#x2F;comments&#x2F;348gop&#x2F;for_those_worried_about_the_sensor_having_issues&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.reddit.com&#x2F;r&#x2F;AppleWatch&#x2F;comments&#x2F;348gop&#x2F;for_thos...</a>
conphillabout 10 years ago
So I have a basic understanding that blood is red due to the chemical bond between iron and oxygen, and how both elements together reflect light, but out of curiosity, can anyone touch on the significance of green light?
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josephagossabout 10 years ago
Does the Apple Watch use the same type of sensor as competing Watch devices?
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mistercowabout 10 years ago
Apparently optical heart rate monitors also often fail on dark skin (or have to shine a brighter light, so they run out of battery faster). So they might have a &quot;racist HP webcam&quot; (<a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=t4DT3tQqgRM" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.youtube.com&#x2F;watch?v=t4DT3tQqgRM</a>) situation on their hands.
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spacefightabout 10 years ago
In other news, the sensor is really something. I wonder if it&#x27;s possible to identify people uniquely with it.
blinkingledabout 10 years ago
This is where Steve would&#x27;ve stepped in and said if you want tattoos use Android Wear.
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dangabout 10 years ago
Url changed from <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.dailydot.com&#x2F;technology&#x2F;apple-watch-tattoo-issues&#x2F;?fb=dd" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.dailydot.com&#x2F;technology&#x2F;apple-watch-tattoo-issues...</a>, which points to this.
jgalt212about 10 years ago
This will spawn 1,001 hipster existential crises. Am I more committed to my &quot;individuality&quot; through my commitment to body art or my usage of Apple products?
sakriabout 10 years ago
Sorry hipster, can&#x27;t have your cake and eat it too
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