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New Apple Watch to Launch in Fall 2017 With Improved Battery Life But No Major Design Changes
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I'm not asking for them to drop the current single design, just to add some different options.
I think the key question is "do you want 4+ days before a charge and be as bulky as the Gesr S3?" Most will say NO. You also can't get thinner and last 4 days and LTE... yet.
I prefer the current shape and size. Bigger would sell less like Gear products. No one or the minority want bigger and that is proven by the number of units sold by competitors even with round and LTE and longer battery.
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Good point. Then others will complain that Apple needs less versions.
I would like to see a round face but it can't be larger or it is a money loser for Apple.[doublepost=1483459777][/doublepost]
Sleep tracking is already there by several apps and two are really good and burn 5% of battery. Even with my series 0 it would only burn 8-10% battery after 18 months. Charge when I shower is all it needs.
I use the same app and it works great and I wake 8 hours later with 95% battery. So many posts asking for sleep tracking when it is already there and has zero impact on battery. AutoSleep is worth the $3 and doesn't require an app installed or running on the Watch. The stats are gathered in the health app all the time your sleep. Movement and HR is the key.
If I didn't charge at all and wore 24x7 it goes into day 3 so I only charge when I shower and finish the week at 60%+. Only fully charge now once a week for an hour before bed.
Very happy with my first gen (0). Not complaining about the battery life either. I don't see a compelling reason to upgrade yet.
Needs to have data connectivity to add value suffivient for an upgrade.
It would be nice to be able to stream from Spotify / Apple Music with Airpods when you work out and run. Would also work well with messages when at the beach, in the shower or when you surf and can't bring the iPhone
It would be nice to be able to stream from Spotify / Apple Music with Airpods when you work out and run. Would also work well with messages when at the beach, in the shower or when you surf and can't bring the iPhone
Battery improvement is by far the most needed feature. Until they make a watch that can reliably last for a whole weekend away from home without a charger then the battery life is more or less useless. Less than a week is almost as useless. But hey, if Apple says "a day if you're careful and don't check the time or use too many features" and don't mind remembering to bring the charger every time you're away from home overnight, then I'm sure that there'll be plenty of people who agree.
If you want a Stainless Apple Watch you can't walk in a store and get one.
This article, if true, means you will probably be able to get one about the same time they "release" version 3 (which you probably won't be able to get for 6 to 9 months after "release").
What the hell is going on at Apple?!?!
This article, if true, means you will probably be able to get one about the same time they "release" version 3 (which you probably won't be able to get for 6 to 9 months after "release").
What the hell is going on at Apple?!?!
I think sensible enough till they complete the development of the new features no point in launching them with half baked stuff. Upgrading internals to keep them competitive is required and good move.
GPS run tracking... is Pokemon Go a dumpster fire on the Series 2 like on the 1st Gen?
I think the key question is "do you want 4+ days before a charge and be as bulky as the Gesr S3?" Most will say NO. You also can't get thinner and last 4 days and LTE... yet.
I prefer the current shape and size. Bigger would sell less like Gear products. No one or the minority want bigger and that is proven by the number of units sold by competitors even with round and LTE and longer battery.
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Good point. Then others will complain that Apple needs less versions.
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Sleep tracking is already there by several apps and two are really good and burn 5% of battery. Even with my series 0 it would only burn 8-10% battery after 18 months. Charge when I shower is all it needs.
Thanks for the tip. I will check that out a sleep app or two. And I totally agree with you that adding LTE is unnecessary and I do not want to pay the size and power draw issues associated with it for limited additional functionality.
My 1st gen Sport is not being upgraded until an integrated sim cloned to iPhone sim is built into the watch.
I'm very happy with the apple watch but won't update until above occurs.
I'm very happy with the apple watch but won't update until above occurs.
I am not sure 30% battery life improvement (or so) would do the trick. Switching from 7 year battery life to one day battery life is a tough choice. Increasing battery life from one day to two days may not be enough.
Watches are an interesting category of device because most people keep their watches for several years before replacing. High end watches are passed down as heirlooms. Also, there are some natural functionality limits based on the UI and size of the screen (although, I saw a concept video of a wrist band that projects a large touch screen on the forearm. It was pretty cool!). This means most of the improvements will be in longer battery life, better display, and thinner form factor. Nice to have, but not necessarily compelling reasons to upgrade every year. People are more likely to put money into a new phone, which they need to carry around anyway to get their smartwatch to be smart.
Now, suppose smartwatches evolved to the place where you could ditch the smartphone altogether. For example, cellular connectivity with long battery life in a pleasing form factor plus projection technology to allow iPhone size display on your forearm. Then, things might substantially change.
BTW - I believe there are a few smartwatches with cellular capability now, but they are pretty bulky. Also, if you need a separate data plan for the watch, there are very few people willing to pay that premium when they are already paying for a data plan on their phone.
Now, suppose smartwatches evolved to the place where you could ditch the smartphone altogether. For example, cellular connectivity with long battery life in a pleasing form factor plus projection technology to allow iPhone size display on your forearm. Then, things might substantially change.
BTW - I believe there are a few smartwatches with cellular capability now, but they are pretty bulky. Also, if you need a separate data plan for the watch, there are very few people willing to pay that premium when they are already paying for a data plan on their phone.
They should get a Series 2 watch with the latest watchOS - I get 3 days out of mine easily and that includes using it for running.
I seriously doubt they will be releasing an updated watch in 2017 for just minor enhancements. They'll have updates to the OS itself, mention some new bands.. possibly add some sort of new band that has enhanced sensors.. but just putting a new battery in.. no way. I've only had issues with the battery during beta testing, regular releases I've had no issues at all. I can go 3 days without a charge and I do a ton of texting/emailing for work. I don't do massive graphic intensive stuff on my watch either.
