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Apple has been granted a patent for a smartwatch with a camera on the bottom surface of the device.
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The camera placement is made usable by a detachable wristband that splits into two segments.
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The top segment with the watch can be easily detached from the bottom segment.
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You can take a photo with the Apple Watch by detaching the top segment, pointing the camera at the object, snapping a photo, and clipping the watch back into the wristband.
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It may not be practical as taking a photo with a phone is more useful in most scenarios.
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This is not the first patent granted to Apple for a smartwatch with a built-in camera.
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The previously granted patent in 2022, describes a more conventional placement for the camera, inside the watch's crown.
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Apple is always working on new technology.
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The new camera system may make it easier to take selfies on the go.
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As with all patents, it's not certain whether this technology will be released to the public.