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Former Nike FuelBand Consultant Jay Blahnik Confirms Apple Hiring [Update: Confirmed by AllThingsD]
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I guess so. Then Samsung is going to wait until Apple makes the complete device so they can copy from it. Then they'll go to the court and blah blah.
iWatch will definitely need
a tiny & extremely power efficient bluetooth radio to tether with idevices
a great quality retina bendable screen
a gimmick that will make people want to wear it
a tiny & extremely power efficient bluetooth radio to tether with idevices
a great quality retina bendable screen
a gimmick that will make people want to wear it
As far as the news goes. Samsung have already designed their watch with their screen and it's up for patent.
Or is it now possible to blame Samsung for copying Apple if Apple bring their device out after Samsung?
http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/16/samsung-smartwatch-may-arrive-in-september/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23587448
http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...tedly-debut-galaxy-gear-smart-watch-on-sept-4
they also need a heart rate monitoring right on wrist, without a need to wear a horrible chest fail-strap.
I think Apple needs to focus on, Great battery life, durability, (which includes being waterproof, sweat proof, scratch proof, etc.) and a product that would suit a larger demographic than just health geeks. Let's face it, the majority of people aren't into fitness so, for the iWatch to be successful it is going to have to have multiple exceptional features to get the common consumer interested in such a product.
What I would like to see:
Week long battery life
Waterproof and capable of withstanding atmospheres of depth (comparable to high end watches)
A screen that is fully clear in direct sunlight
Multiple sensors besides health related (TV control, iOS device control, etc.)
HIGHLY durable
Reasonable price
What I would like to see:
Week long battery life
Waterproof and capable of withstanding atmospheres of depth (comparable to high end watches)
A screen that is fully clear in direct sunlight
Multiple sensors besides health related (TV control, iOS device control, etc.)
HIGHLY durable
Reasonable price
I just got a jawbone up 5 days ago ... And I definitely have to say these are pretty cool and useful ...I was thinking of getting the Nike fuel band but I didn't like the design ... I have to wear a suit to work everyday, I don't know about a smart watch as a watch but I'm definitely excited to see a fitness companion /wearable thingy from apple
I have big wrists, I just hope this thing fits and not designed for a child and anorexia types.
Also mirror above comment, I hope this watch focuses more on functional features like providing 4G LTE internet and apps, calculator(s), etc...and I could care less about Nike+ and pedometers.
Also mirror above comment, I hope this watch focuses more on functional features like providing 4G LTE internet and apps, calculator(s), etc...and I could care less about Nike+ and pedometers.
I have really small wrists so I hope it fits and not designed for big boned people.
Also Jay Blahnik and I own the same jacket.
It sounds kind of gimmicky.. It better impress, otherwise I'll stick with this old watch I've had for a long time.
We call this product the "iWatch", but it seems likely that telling time is the least of any of its functions. It might end up with a very different name .
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And this being a rumors site....macrumors was a bit behind the news but I could care less definitely not time sensitive information
well i hope they can pull off something really good or even great. the fuelband is good, but not great
A handsfree device that communicates with the world, as well as with all of our other electronic devices. Health & fitness, as well as health-watch for our aging population, will only be two of the areas covered by such a device.
If implemented properly --and judging by history and the amount of time they're taking, as well as the sheer number of people and experts they now reportedly have working on this rumored device, there's no reason to doubt, that Apple is going to do this any other way-- this type of device could truly be revolutionary. It's scope of applications is mind boggling!
To the naysayers: just watch.....no pun intended.
If implemented properly --and judging by history and the amount of time they're taking, as well as the sheer number of people and experts they now reportedly have working on this rumored device, there's no reason to doubt, that Apple is going to do this any other way-- this type of device could truly be revolutionary. It's scope of applications is mind boggling!
To the naysayers: just watch.....no pun intended.
So Samsung will sue Apple this time. Same thing. It all sums to that: it's a golden era for lawyers.