Apple Watch straps could track your hand gestures, patent suggests

With the advent of the Apple Watch, smartwatches have become the primary health monitoring devices for many users. From real-time ECG to measuring body temperature, the Apple Watch offers a host of features that would otherwise require expensive medical devices. According to a recent patent filed by Apple, the company could be looking to add more functionality to its watch, and this time via the strap.

One advantage of owning multiple generations of the Apple Watch is the fact that you can easily swap between straps. The latest patent filed by Apple suggests that the company might soon introduce a smart strap that could recognize hand gestures by measuring the electric signals using the built-in electrodes on the strap.