Article 5PXS8 You’re not allowed to use the Apple Watch Series 7’s secret wireless dock

You’re not allowed to use the Apple Watch Series 7’s secret wireless dock

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Chaim Gartenberg
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The Apple Watch Series 7 has a new 60.5GHz module that works with a secret, corresponding dock, according to FCC filings (via MacRumors). The new wireless data transfer feature is designed to pair with a corresponding dock that Apple will use for currently unknown internal purposes. When the Series 7 watch is placed on that pad, it'll activate the module - customers won't actually be able to use it.

Now, this is technically nothing new for the Apple Watch, which has included a hidden physical diagnostic port since its inception. Without actually seeing an Apple Watch Series 7 in person (and checking to see if Apple is removing the physical port), it's hard to say whether this is some new, nascent Apple technology or just a more...

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