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    [iOS] Tattoogate: Apple Watch won't work properly on inked wrists

    Discussion in 'Smartphones and Tablets' started by Tinderbox (UK), Apr 29, 2015.

  1. Tinderbox (UK)

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    The logic behind it makes sense. I don't really get the Apple Watch but then again I don't get Apple in the first place but won't this lock out a lot of so-called "hipsters" that buy Apple products and also are covered in tattoos?
     
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    Why does it need to touch your skin anyway, does it do an dna test and send it to the government.

    John.
     
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    Its Apple so that's not out of the question. I have an iPad that I use for a single game but I don't trust that company... Not at all.
     
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    I only apple product that i have is an iPod mini 7th generation it`s a great little player, I am looking for some software to load my songs on to it without using itunes as it`so bloated.

    John.
     
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    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Not sure why this is a "gate". It's totally expected given the way it works. If Apple (or whichever company who actually designed that watch) actually did something to alleviate this issue that would make a news piece.

    What strategy do you think is possible to alleviate the issue if it was brought up before release?
     
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    killkenny1 Too weird to live, too rare to die.

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    I don't get smartwatches at all.
    Am I turning into an old fart? These kinds and their silly tech!!!
     
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    I'm 30 and I haven't worn a watch since I was probably 12 or 13. I never found them appealing and the bands always get sweaty and uncomfortable or they pinch the hair on my wrists. No thank you.
     
    Ethrem, Apr 30, 2015
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