New Apple 'iWatch' Patent Application Reveals Slap Bracelet with Wraparound Touch-Sensitive Display - Page 3

roasted · Feb 21, 2013, 09:20 AM

People still wear watches?

ilmman · Feb 21, 2013, 09:21 AM

Found it

youtube.com/watch?v=Aw2yiOhsFsc

kemal · Feb 21, 2013, 09:21 AM

I'm getting a Logan's Run flashback to the palm implant. This device will be your electronic identity. hopefully you will be able to remove it. I'll buy it.

Chupa Chupa · Feb 21, 2013, 09:27 AM

The neg comments on here are hi-lar-i-us. Bashing as-if they had ever invented anything of note or even taken an unknown product to "must have" levels.

A) It's just a patent. Who knows if it's the form factor, or if it will even be a real product. Apple files cases of patents every year, many of which never see the light of day.

B) It's been a long time since Apple has pushed out a product that was more unusable than usable. And generally Apple is conservative in pushing out all-new marquee products. Not sured I'd be betting against Apple here, though that never stopped any of the true visionaries here who dismiss all new Apple ideas... "who's going to buy a $500 iPad when you can get a more powerful netbook for half that price!"

runeapple · Feb 21, 2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by roasted

People still wear watches?

Apparently.

Chupa Chupa · Feb 21, 2013, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by roasted

People still wear watches?

Civilized ones, yes, even if only as jewelry. Also sports watches are handy too.

Bladers · Feb 21, 2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ilmman

Found it

youtube.com/watch?v=Aw2yiOhsFsc

Exactly. Apple proving once again that it truly only emulates and rarely originates. But the fanboys will lap it up as evident.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX-gTobCJHs

Apple pretty much copied everything to the T.

lifeinhd · Feb 21, 2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Chupa Chupa

Civilized ones, yes, even if only as jewelry. Also sports watches are handy too.

Oh, so I'm uncivilized since I don't wear a watch? Thanks

spb3 · Feb 21, 2013, 09:33 AM

they can't patent that. i've seen it in a movie.

AppleScruff1 · Feb 21, 2013, 09:33 AM

Now instead of seeing people playing with their iPhones everywhere, people will be looking at their watches every 10 seconds to see if they got an update from Facebook.

slprescott · 12:27 PM

The level of detail in this application sounds like they're really thinking through the details of building it -- not just blocking others from this category.

I'm optimistic about this -- it's an opportunity for Apple to create a new category that goes way beyond just a watch to really a wrist-mounted device that serves as a conduit to many other elements of the ecosystem: TV, iPod, GPS, phone, etc.

Popeye206 · Feb 21, 2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chupa Chupa

The neg comments on here are hi-lar-i-us. Bashing as-if they had ever invented anything of note or even taken an unknown product to "must have" levels.

A) It's just a patent. Who knows if it's the form factor, or if it will even be a real product. Apple files cases of patents every year, many of which never see the light of day.

B) It's been a long time since Apple has pushed out a product that was more unusable than usable. And generally Apple is conservative in pushing out all-new marquee products. Not sured I'd be betting against Apple here, though that never stopped any of the true visionaries here who dismiss all new Apple ideas... "who's going to buy a $500 iPad when you can get a more powerful netbook for half that price!"

Love your comment! You hit the nail in the head!

extricated · Feb 21, 2013, 09:35 AM

This is freaking hilarious.

... I want one.

Daalseth · Feb 21, 2013, 09:38 AM

The idea of a screen on your arm is good but unless it's at least as big as an iPhone screen I don't see much use. I stopped wearing a watch a few years ago because for the discomfort I didn't get enough out of it. Move it up to your arm and give it a 4"-5" screen then we can talk. Until then I'm not interested.

apple.net · Feb 21, 2013, 09:41 AM

Come watch our latest innovation.

runeapple · Feb 21, 2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by apple.net

Come watch our latest innovation.

And they keep getting worse!

Shrink · Feb 21, 2013, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by wrkactjob

If you had small wrists it could maybe be worn in other areas, perhaps around your ankle or on your gentleman's sausage.

And what if you had a small gentleman's...well...never mind!

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Originally Posted by roasted

People still wear watches?

Yes, yes...for the millionth time...yes, people still wear watches.

Out-of-it, stupid, not-cool-like-you pathetic morons still wear watches!

AppleScruff1 · Feb 21, 2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shrink

And what if you had a small gentleman's...well...never mind!

Well, if your wrist was too small, it probably wouldn't fit there either.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by roasted

People still wear watches?

No, but they will suddenly start wearing them again as soon as this is released.

Shrink · Feb 21, 2013, 09:55 AM

[QUOTE=AppleScruff1;16883230]Well, if your wrist was too small, it probably wouldn't fit there either.

[COLOR="#808080"]

Thanks for rubbing it in.

Ooops...wait...

slffl · Feb 21, 2013, 09:57 AM

Pretty cool! I'm guessing that you'd be able to slap it on and not worry about orientation, as the gyroscopes would figure that out and show the display on the top of the wrist.

You see Samsung, THIS is innovation! Making a larger phone is not!

somethingelsefl · Feb 21, 2013, 09:57 AM

Now there will be a "smart device" for all of your body parts: Apple's watch, Google's glasses, iPhone in your pocket, Bluetooth headset in your ear, Nike plus for your shoes...we are slowly becoming cyborgs if you think about it.

AppleScruff1 · Feb 21, 2013, 09:59 AM

[QUOTE=Shrink;16883276]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleScruff1

Well, if your wrist was too small, it probably wouldn't fit there either.

[COLOR="#808080"]

Thanks for rubbing it in.

Ooops...wait...

Shhhhh! Maybe no one else will understand and your secret will be safe.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by somethingelsefl

Now there will be a "smart device" for all of your body parts: Apple's watch, Google's glasses, iPhone in your pocket, Bluetooth headset in your ear, Nike plus for your shoes...we are slowly becoming cyborgs if you think about it.

I just had a great thought, but I'd probably get suspended if I posted it.

Aeolius · Feb 21, 2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Shrink

And what if you had a small gentleman's...well...never mind!

For you, sir, might I suggest the Nano.

slffl · Feb 21, 2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bladers

Exactly. Apple proving once again that it truly only emulates and rarely originates. But the fanboys will lap it up as evident.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX-gTobCJHs

Apple pretty much copied everything to the T.

Who's the fanboy here? The one who goes to a site dedicated to something they love? Or the one who goes to a site dedicated to something they hate and wastes their lives posting about it there?

Look in the mirror kid.

AppleScruff1 · Feb 21, 2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Aeolius

For you, sir, might I suggest the Nano.

Zing!!!!!!!!!

Feb 21, 2013, 09:21 AM	#53
kemal macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nebraska	I'm getting a Logan's Run flashback to the palm implant. This device will be your electronic identity. hopefully you will be able to remove it. I'll buy it. __________________ 1988 Mac SE Upgraded to 2.66 MacPro
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:27 AM	#54
Chupa Chupa macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2002	The neg comments on here are hi-lar-i-us. Bashing as-if they had ever invented anything of note or even taken an unknown product to "must have" levels. A) It's just a patent. Who knows if it's the form factor, or if it will even be a real product. Apple files cases of patents every year, many of which never see the light of day. B) It's been a long time since Apple has pushed out a product that was more unusable than usable. And generally Apple is conservative in pushing out all-new marquee products. Not sured I'd be betting against Apple here, though that never stopped any of the true visionaries here who dismiss all new Apple ideas... "who's going to buy a $500 iPad when you can get a more powerful netbook for half that price!" __________________ Walled Garden ≠ Prison: "People who use Apple products considered their options, and chose Apple. If they regret their decision, they can dump it at any time." -- Harry McCracken, Technologizer.com
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:33 AM	#61
slprescott macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2012	The level of detail in this application sounds like they're really thinking through the details of building it -- not just blocking others from this category. I'm optimistic about this -- it's an opportunity for Apple to create a new category that goes way beyond just a watch to really a wrist-mounted device that serves as a conduit to many other elements of the ecosystem: TV, iPod, GPS, phone, etc. Last edited by slprescott; Feb 21, 2013 at 12:27 PM.
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:38 AM	#64
Daalseth macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012	Not interested The idea of a screen on your arm is good but unless it's at least as big as an iPhone screen I don't see much use. I stopped wearing a watch a few years ago because for the discomfort I didn't get enough out of it. Move it up to your arm and give it a 4"-5" screen then we can talk. Until then I'm not interested.
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:41 AM	#65
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:20 AM	#51
roasted macrumors member Join Date: Dec 2011	People still wear watches?
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:21 AM	#52
ilmman macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	Found it youtube.com/watch?v=Aw2yiOhsFsc
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:33 AM	#59
spb3 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2012	they can't patent that. i've seen it in a movie.
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:33 AM	#60
AppleScruff1 macrumors 601 Join Date: Feb 2011	Now instead of seeing people playing with their iPhones everywhere, people will be looking at their watches every 10 seconds to see if they got an update from Facebook.
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:35 AM	#63
extricated macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011	This is freaking hilarious. ... I want one.
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:55 AM	#69
Shrink macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England, USA	[QUOTE=AppleScruff1;16883230]Well, if your wrist was too small, it probably wouldn't fit there either. [COLOR="#808080"] Thanks for rubbing it in. Ooops...wait... __________________ Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe. -- Albert Einstein
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:57 AM	#70
slffl macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Pretty cool! I'm guessing that you'd be able to slap it on and not worry about orientation, as the gyroscopes would figure that out and show the display on the top of the wrist. You see Samsung, THIS is innovation! Making a larger phone is not! __________________ Why waste your time posting how much you hate Apple products?
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Feb 21, 2013, 09:57 AM	#71
somethingelsefl macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tampa, FL	Now there will be a "smart device" for all of your body parts: Apple's watch, Google's glasses, iPhone in your pocket, Bluetooth headset in your ear, Nike plus for your shoes...we are slowly becoming cyborgs if you think about it.
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