Amaya Toman Does the idea of a color-changing Apple Watch band sound like a scene from a sci-fi movie? One of Apple's latest patents suggests that it could be a reality in the foreseeable future. In addition to this topic, today's roundup of speculation will talk about the features of the iPhone 15 or when we might expect the function of non-invasive blood sugar measurement on the Apple Watch.
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Apple Watch strap changing colors
Many owners of smart watches from Apple enjoy trying to match the straps with the color tuning of the current dial, with the color of the outfit or accessories. According to the latest news, Apple is currently exploring the possibility of developing self-tinting straps for the Apple Watch. This is evidenced by a recently filed patent for a strap with the ability to adjust color "based on clothing, accessories, surroundings and other preferences." The mentioned patent further describes "electrochromic elements" for the strap, thanks to which the strap is able to change colors. The strap could be made of special fibers with the mentioned ability, it could also be possible to change the color through the Apple Watch. The patent is signed by Zhengyu Li, Chia Chi Wu, and Qiliang Xu, who participated, for example, in researching touch materials for future HomePods.
Apple Watch and non-invasive blood sugar measurement
Apple Watch's blood sugar monitoring feature is getting a little closer, although it's still a few years away. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, citing reliable sources, said that Apple has moved into the "proof-of-concept stage" of research into non-invasive blood sugar measurement. This means Apple now believes it has the technology working, but it needs to be scaled down to the size of the Apple Watch. Experts at the company are reportedly currently working on creating a prototype the size of an iPhone, which would then be attached to a person's leg. It has been speculated that the Apple Watch could offer a function of non-invasive blood sugar measurement since around 2017, and at one time it was also rumored that the Apple Watch Series 7 could already offer the function. However, the latest reports indicate that the watch with we will have to wait a few more years for this ability.
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Interesting details about the iPhone 15
The conclusion of our today's summary will be dedicated to the future iPhone 15. In connection with this model, several interesting news appeared during the week. A leaker with the nickname URedditor has posted alleged leaked photos of the iPhone 15 on his Twitter, in which we can notice a dynamic island at the top of the screen along with a USB-C port.
Who needs half-baked renderings when you have the real thing?
Here's an early base model iPhone 15.
(More info exclusively via @MacRumors, for now 😊) pic.twitter.com/LKPzJ8YwfE
— Unknownz21 🌈 (@URedditor) February 22, 2023
Due to the requirements of the European Union, the transition of iPhones to USB-C connectors is inevitable, but so far there is still a lot of uncertainty regarding when exactly Apple will introduce the new connectors. The iPhone 15 should resemble last year's predecessor in design, be equipped with an A16 processor, offer Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and be equipped with a Qualcomm X70 modem.
