Magnetic Belts May Interfere with New Compass Feature from Apple Watch 5 Series

When Apple unveiled its new Apple Watch Series 5 last week, one of the new features included in the watch was the Compass. IPhone phones have had this feature for a very long time. So it's really surprising that Apple has taken all this time to bring this feature to Apple Watch, but we think its late arrival is better than ever.

However, it seems that if you want to take advantage of this feature, you may want to avoid some Apple Watch bracelets. Indeed, like all compasses, their readings can distort or stop working properly if they are placed near a magnet. As a result, Apple has already warned users against the use of certain magnetic straps with the Apple Watch Series 5, at least if you plan to use the new Compass feature. This warning can be found on Apple's official website.

Some of the Apple Belts use magnets in their design. This includes the Milanese buckle, the modern buckle and the leather buckle. In addition, if you use third-party Apple Watch tapes, some people may also use magnets in their design. You must take this into account to avoid any potential problems that may interfere with the Compass function.

Apple Watch Series 5 is currently available for pre-order and its official launch is scheduled for September 20th.

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