Even before we had any details about the Apple Watch , appurtenance - makers were clamour to sell you a $ 50 thing to strap to your $ 500 smartwatch . Apple has now finally released contingent about how third political party can make band for the Watch . And it ’s made thing clear : no fancy connection , no hidden ports , no charging . Just make a silent strap , OK ?
In a new site spotted by9to5Mac , Apple lays out the detail for making an approved third - party strap for the Watch . Attachment to the dead body will be via Lug , provide to ring manufacturers by Apple . Designers must also “ not integrate magnetic chargers ” into the ring , destroy the hope of more than one Kickstarter effort ( although they can still try and make a non - Apple - certified product ) .
Most glaringly obvious , however , is no citation ofthe 6 - pin ‘ diagnostic ’ portthat is hidden in the side of the Watch ’s lodging . That port would provide an idealistic way to incorporate other sensors ( or batteries ! ) into a shoulder strap ; by publishing this guide , with its stringent design rules and ignorance of the symptomatic port , Apple is killing those dream all in . fundamentally , you’re able to make dissimilar kinds of distressed leather shoulder strap , and call it a day .
https://gizmodo.com/the-apple-watch-has-a-hidden-port-that-could-make-it-wa-1702063965
In case you ’ve been waiting with bated breath for the Apple Watch - band Kickstarters to get going , Apple has promised to make lug available to designers in the timeframe of “ soon ” . Better originate saving . [ Applevia9to5Mac ]
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