That actually doesn't look too hard.
The port's going to be removed for the Apple Watch 2.
And then those who bought a battery bracelet will be![]()
Is it still a sealed system if the port cover is removed?
Will this affect its water resistance?
It's also entirely possible that Apple will completely disable that port with a firmware update. Or modify the case or plug to make it harder to access, or simply remove it.
Ill stick with my iMac, iPhone and iPad, thereby saving myself $17,000 on an Apple Watch.
Three computers that tell me the time is enough.
Good, I hope this feature can be used soon because I still haven't figured out how to charge my watch with the inductive charger that comes with it. My battery died the day after I received mine and it's been dead ever since, because MacRumors hasn't written a good how-to article on how to charge the watch.
Speed of charging seems irrelevant.
I can wear my Apple Watch all day, lay it on the charger at night and have it ready the next day without ever running into battery issues. I can't see this strap taking off.
And only a 5% difference in speed of charge? Who'd thought inductive charging can be that efficient? Good job Apple!
Is it still a sealed system if the port cover is removed?
Well if it's anything like a sim port on an iPhone, my warranty doesn't get voided when I open that..
It's nothing like the SIM card slot; it's fastened by two screws accessible only from the inside.
I remember how much trouble iFixit had opening up this port. Does anybody know how they've found out how to easily open it from the outside now?
I remember how much trouble iFixit had opening up this port. Does anybody know how they've found out how to easily open it from the outside now?
To be honest, that wasn't much difference and certainly not worth $250(!!!).
I can wear my Apple Watch all day, lay it on the charger at night and have it ready the next day without ever running into battery issues. I can't see this strap taking off.
And only a 5% difference in speed of charge? Who'd thought inductive charging can be that efficient? Good job Apple!
And then how you gonna charge the band without taking the watch off?
I know maybe I am jumping to the question too fast, but what I really need for charging should be either solar or kinetic.
To be honest, that wasn't much difference and certainly not worth $250(!!!).
I can wear my Apple Watch all day, lay it on the charger at night and have it ready the next day without ever running into battery issues. I can't see this strap taking off.
Was anyone else expecting this thing to be leaps and bounds faster than the normal method of charging?
I was. I think it is impressive that that Apple was able to have the inductive charging system be just 5% (ish) slower than conductive charging.