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It looks like Apple's claims were related to the charging of the watch itself... Which brings me to my question of why not use standard USB Type-C charging ports instead of some proprietary charging method? It seems like from the very beginning it is a poor choice, on both parties, to charge a device using a non-standard charging device.

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It makes sense to have wearables like watches and smart rings charge via wireless inductive charging, because the physical space of even a USB-C port inside a watch is quite limiting for the electronics that can be placed inside the watch, and physically wouldn't fit inside of a ring.

Wireless inductive charging also allows for a (more) sealed case design, which is helpful for a device that will almost certainly encounter moisture in normal use cases.

I can keep my phone somewhere dry when it's raining, I've never thought to take off my watch when it rains.

Even just sweat would be a problem, especially with fitness being such a big selling point.

Ye it's a big issue with Garmin's pogo-pin charge port. The pins corrode, and for some unlucky people, create quite serious skin irritation.

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