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The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

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Re: The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

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Nailed it. I expect to see that headline soon.

side question, why is everything "*gate" nowadays? surely it's not a throwback to watergate? I mean, that's 43 years ago nearly.

Check this out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_scandals_with_%22-gate%...

Re: The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

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Surprised Apple didn't discover this - or maybe they did and just didn't think it was a big issue. Could this be part of the reason behind the try-on appointments, so people with tattoos/scars/hairy arms can make sure all the features work correctly before purchase? Edit: Also, why does the comment section here look like a reddit thread?

Try-On Appointments won't reveal this problem as the watch you get to try on is just running a demo loop.

Re: The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

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post #10
post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nailed it. I expect to see that headline soon.

side question, why is everything "*gate" nowadays? surely it's not a throwback to watergate? I mean, that's 43 years ago nearly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB9JgxhXW5w

Re: The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

#16

Surprised Apple didn't discover this - or maybe they did and just didn't think it was a big issue. Could this be part of the reason behind the try-on appointments, so people with tattoos/scars/hairy arms can make sure all the features work correctly before purchase? Edit: Also, why does the comment section here look like a reddit thread?

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Re: The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

#17
post #10
post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nailed it. I expect to see that headline soon.

side question, why is everything "*gate" nowadays? surely it's not a throwback to watergate? I mean, that's 43 years ago nearly.

I never realised that was the origin - just checked and apparently it is.

Re: The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

#19

Surprised Apple didn't discover this - or maybe they did and just didn't think it was a big issue. Could this be part of the reason behind the try-on appointments, so people with tattoos/scars/hairy arms can make sure all the features work correctly before purchase? Edit: Also, why does the comment section here look like a reddit thread?

Try-On Appointments won't reveal this problem as the watch you get to try on is just running a demo loop.

Interesting - glad I didn't bother with one then and just preordered. I guess if it has to pair with a phone to function and they'd have to wipe the device after every appointment.

Re: The Apple Watch does not play nicely with some tattoos

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post #10
post #7

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nailed it. I expect to see that headline soon.

side question, why is everything "*gate" nowadays? surely it's not a throwback to watergate? I mean, that's 43 years ago nearly.

You mean the Watergategate ?
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