An earlier version of the camera was plagued by years of development delays and never made it to shipping.
Now that a camera for your Watch is finally here, some observers are intrigued but underwhelmed.
But users may be disappointed to discover theres not much integration with the Watch OS, itself.
Wristcam, Inc.
It connects via Bluetooth.
Theres a big button on the band that you press to take a picture or long-press for video.
The images you take then show up on the Wristcam app of your watch.
Wristcam, Inc.
While bulky, the Wristcam boasts an impressive battery life with a claimed eight hours of use.
Video Chat, Interrupted
So, what is the Wristcam good for?
It does a primitive form of live video chat.
you’re free to send live videos and receive them but not at the same time.
In the age of Zoom, this seems like a curiously retro quirk.
What about less savory scenarios such as secretly snapping pictures?
The Wristcam has LED lights that illuminate when the camera is activated.
Of course, not everyone will know what those lights signify.
