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30 Apr 2015, 10:46 am

Why Tattoos Might Be a Huge Problem for the Apple Watch

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Dark ink could make it harder for the device to read heartbeats


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06 May 2015, 12:19 pm

a significant layer of ink will absorb the green light used in measuring blood.
Also tattoos and deep scars will absorb the other waves that devices give off, causing issues with measurements.


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