Mikey Campbell, Apple Insider:
Apple on Tuesday was granted a patent detailing a modular accessories system for Apple Watch that disguises electrical components like batteries, biometric sensors, solar cells and more as links in the wearable’s metal band.
Great concept, though this concept is inherently limited to link-style Apple Watch bands. No way to add accessories to sports, nylon bands, for example.
Like many things Apple patents, I’ll be interested when it’s in a shipping product.
Limited to? Clasps and mini end links might work on those types of bands, not to mention flexible or at least “very small” horizontal links embedded in the band. That’s if it ever ends up in retailing product.