wraggster
May 29th, 2015, 21:58
http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/129b2bd0d387295c015b685a372cc189/202051201/apple-watch-charging-2015-05-28-01.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/28/apple-watch-charging-time-secret-port/)Apple doesn't want you hacking around its Watch (http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/05/keep-tabs-on-your-volkswagen-with-the-apple-watch/), so it was kind of a deal when an accessory maker discovered (http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/04/reserve-strap-diagnostic-port/) a diagnostic port that would enable just that. The company, Reserve Strap (http://reservestrap.com/), now has a video (below) that proves direct charging via the port is about 5 percent faster than the standard inductive way. While that might not sound like a lot, it confirms that it'll be relatively easy to build straps that add battery life and other functionality. In fact, Reserve Strap pivoted on its own design ($250 onpreorder (http://reservestrap.com/products/reserve-strap)) after making the discovery, as shown below. If that's too rich for your blood, we imagine other accessory makers will now follow suit.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/28/apple-watch-charging-time-secret-port/
http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/28/apple-watch-charging-time-secret-port/