Man removes part of tattoo sleeve to wear Apple Watch
Two screenshots from the viral video show the tattoo laser working on the man’s arm with a white circle drawn where the Apple Watch face will sit. Viewers have responded to the clip with their own experiences. (TikTok/@hwclinicbrugge)
A tattooed man’s quest for a fully functional Apple Watch has gone viral. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, underwent a laser tattoo removal procedure to create a clear space on his wrist, allowing the watch’s sensors to read his biometrics accurately.
Lucy Notarantonio for Newsweek:
Newsweek spoke to Maryam Khatibi, the laser specialist who shared the clip on TikTok (@hwclinicbrugge), which has amassed more than 3.5 million views. She said: “The problem with the watch is that it does not recognize the wrist because the ink particles interfere with the sensors.”
“The client wishes to stay anonymous, but he had four sessions to remove the tattoo,” Khatibi told Newsweek. The procedure cost 380 euros, around $418.
The video has sparked a range of reactions online, with many users sharing their own experiences with similar issues.
One viewer commented: “Both my arms are blacked out, and my Apple Watch doesn’t work at all. I eventually got sick of having to enter the password every time.”
Another user posted: “I noticed that since I got a tattoo, my Apple Watch kept locking.”
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MacDailyNews Take: Apple Support regarding the the Apple Watch heart rate sensor: “Permanent or temporary changes to your skin, such as some tattoos, can also impact heart rate sensor performance. The ink, pattern, and saturation of some tattoos can block light from the sensor, making it difficult to get reliable readings.”
Also, by the way: A new study out of Sweden found that having a tattoo was linked to a 21% increased risk of lymphoma. The size of a tattoo didn’t factor into a person’s chances of developing lymphoma. Read more via Health.com: “New Study Links Tattoos With Increased Risk of Blood Cancer.”
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