TechSmartwatchesFuture Samsung Galaxy watches could have a built-in projectorThe function would allow users to project onto parts of their body or other surfaces for a larger “screen"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechSmartwatchesFuture Samsung Galaxy watches could have a built-in projectorThe function would allow users to project onto parts of their body or other surfaces for a larger “screen"When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The function would allow users to project onto parts of their body or other surfaces for a larger “screen”
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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If you lovesmartwatchesbut don’t fancy anApple Watch, chances are you’ve stumbled across theSamsung Galaxy Watchrange. Just as theiPhonegoes toe-to-toe with topSamsung phones, the Galaxy Watch has earned a reputation as the top-peg smartwatch forAndroidusers.
It’s notquiteas cool as the Jedi apparition that initially sprung to my mind, but it’s not far off. Based on the patent images, the projection would be made from the watch case onto a larger part of your body, like a hand. This would allow users to view media in a larger size, without needing a gargantuan watch face.
According to the report, the technology could be used to amplify what is seen on the display, or show different things entirely. That could be great for viewing pictures and videos, which can often be distorted or tough to view on a smaller watch face.
It would also allow smartwatch manufacturers to offer smaller watches, without fear of limiting functionality. The watch world has been trending towards smaller dials for a few years now, but smartwatches, eager to balance fashionable looks with functionality, have struggled to keep up.
Take theApple Watch Ultra, for instance, which features a whopping 49mm case. It’s great for getting more out of the watch face itself, but unless you have arms like Arnold Schwarzenegger, it’s going to look big. This ability to amplify the size of the display could allow for smaller smartwatches, without losing that functionality.
At the moment though, these are just patents. There’s no indication of when – or indeed, if – this technology will ever see the light of day. We’ll certainly be keeping our eyes out for any further developments, though.
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