<p>With potential life-saving features such as irregular heart notification, ECG (Electrocardiogram), Fall detection, auto emergency SOS activation, and more, Apple Watch is the reigning top smart wearable brand in the world.</p>.<p>Now, the Cupertino company, in a bid to make the Watch more feature-rich, has a plan to incorporate a camera, reported Patently Apple blog, citing a newly published document on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) portal.</p>.<p>In the abstract sketch, Apple plans to place a camera (up to 16MP) within the digital crown, which we see in the current crop of Apple Watches available in the market. </p>.<p>Another drawing shows the camera will support the wide-angle field of view over the four fingers. Also, Apple intends to add a flash mechanism to help users get decent photos in low-light conditions. </p>.<p>There is no word on how far the work on the Apple Watch camera has progressed and when we will be able to see it on a commercial variant. </p>.<p>And, also we are not sure, what will be the use-cases for incorporating a camera onto a wristwatch. But, it does add a 'cool quotient' to the Apple Watch. Like the AirTag, there is room for misuse. The Apple Watch's camera can be used to spy on a person. </p>.<p>Hopefully, Apple ensures the camera stops working when not on the wrist.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech.</a></em> </p>
<p>With potential life-saving features such as irregular heart notification, ECG (Electrocardiogram), Fall detection, auto emergency SOS activation, and more, Apple Watch is the reigning top smart wearable brand in the world.</p>.<p>Now, the Cupertino company, in a bid to make the Watch more feature-rich, has a plan to incorporate a camera, reported Patently Apple blog, citing a newly published document on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) portal.</p>.<p>In the abstract sketch, Apple plans to place a camera (up to 16MP) within the digital crown, which we see in the current crop of Apple Watches available in the market. </p>.<p>Another drawing shows the camera will support the wide-angle field of view over the four fingers. Also, Apple intends to add a flash mechanism to help users get decent photos in low-light conditions. </p>.<p>There is no word on how far the work on the Apple Watch camera has progressed and when we will be able to see it on a commercial variant. </p>.<p>And, also we are not sure, what will be the use-cases for incorporating a camera onto a wristwatch. But, it does add a 'cool quotient' to the Apple Watch. Like the AirTag, there is room for misuse. The Apple Watch's camera can be used to spy on a person. </p>.<p>Hopefully, Apple ensures the camera stops working when not on the wrist.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech.</a></em> </p>
