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Introduced Apple Watch strap with built-in dual camera

After four years of development, this week the Wristcam, a strap for the Apple Watch that comes equipped with a front camera and a rear camera. The accessory was created by a former Apple program manager and a former GoPro engineer.

The Wristcam, which is certified ‘Made for Apple Watch’ from the Cupertino firm, it connects with the smart watch through Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and, with the iPhone, through Bluetooth 5.0 and Wi-Fi. It is compatible with Apple Watch Series 1 onwards.

“Customers love our lightweight, casual camera for quick capture while staying in the moment. The phone is not always within reach and it is good to have a camera on hand when going out with friends, for a run, for a walk or for a walk alone with an Apple Watch, ”said Ari Roisman, CEO and co-founder of the company.

The strap integrates an 8-megapixel main camera, capable of recording 1080p videos and taking pictures in 4K resolution, and a 2-megapixel selfie camera, along with a microphone. Both have an LED light that illuminates to indicate each time they are in operation.

Complete photographic system. Photo: Wristcam

In order to control it, the Wristcam has a multifunctional button on the bottom. A single press takes pictures, and a long press starts recording videos. You also have the ability to toggle between the two cameras with a double tap.

Its construction is lightweight, weighing only 23 grams. It is certified for water resistance, so it can be submerged to a depth of one meter for 30 minutes. It also incorporates a battery that lasts “all day” and is charged with a magnetic USB cable.

It has 8 GB of internal storage, where you can save up to 2,000 photos or an hour of video. All that information is then synced directly to the iPhone by connecting it with the magnetic charging cable.

The company has designed applications Wristcam for Apple Watch and iPhone, which serve as a viewer of the shots, gallery and additional controls. In addition, it has support for making video calls and live video streaming.

Design of the new strap for the Apple Watch. Photo: Wristcam

Price and availability

The Wristcam can now be reserved through the company’s website for a price of $ 299. The first units will ship from March 2021. The strap is available in Noir, Blanc, Gray, Rose and Sage.

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