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Apple Inviting 'Top Fashion Editors and Bloggers' to September 9 Media Event

macs4nw said:
I'd go a step further and predict once we get used to the idea of wearing a small device on our wrist again, there will be no going back, and most of the die-hard nay-sayers out there will warm up to, and embrace this coming logical extension of the way we are communicating and using technology in the 21st century.

The rumored different sizes and finishes etc. should make for a nice way to personalize this wearable without making us all look like tethered programmed 'drones'.

Not that this would influence me personally, but I think it's highly likely that wearing that 'watch' will probably become very 'cool' indeed.
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Depending on the sensing and what it is supposed to sense, I can imagine to also just put into one of the loops on my pants. Used to have a step measuring device ( best way to lose weight btw) which unfortunately kept getting washed as I left it on the pants.

So, Apple, please " wash proof" since it's and outdoor device. (Sports, etc.)

I can do without having my pulse measured, heart rate every second etc., but if I want that I can put it on like a regular watch.

Lately I have been leaving my iPhone at my desk, as I do not want to be tied to it all day or carry it at all.

People have to understand that it's okay to not get an answer immediately. Used to be like that for 2000 plus years and nobody complained.

Remember letters, Telex etc. as communication?

If you train the people who you deal with that that is the way you tick, they'll get it.

Done with being paranoid of always being reachable.
 
viacavour said:
Those fashion folks who understand this nascent trend will make an effort to attend. Those old school ones will stay in NY.

It's perrrfect !

If they get old school fashion specialists to evaluate products way out of their vision, they may not be able to understand it.
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The old school fashion specialists are the ones that understand it the most, as they're the most expert at art direction.

Art is the core value of fashion.

If they decide it sucks, you might as well kiss it goodbye.
 
To be honest..

When you see these mockups people have made, imagined and drooled over:

http://www.journaldugeek.com/files/2014/08/iwatch-2.jpg

http://media.idownloadblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iWatch-concept-GridGameCase-001.png

http://cdn.bgr.com/2013/10/iwatch-concept.jpg

http://cdn.bgr.com/2014/02/iwatch-concept-belm-designs-5.jpg

http://selfscreens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/iwatch-render.png

http://cdn.onemorething.nl/uploads/community/4e4b81bddbbe7682b2240ca1b463a9b7262be2b4_26989.jpg

http://www.maclife.com/files/u324771/iwatch_main.png


I can't help but feel there is going to be one hell of a lot of disappointied people when they see they real thing.

Myself, I really REALLY want to be blown away, and think Apple can make something that Samsung, LG, Motorola etc etc can't make, however I will admit, I'm bracing myself for "oh, is that it?"

Again, I so so hope I'm wrong and I am blown away
 
mozumder said:
The old school fashion specialists are the ones that understand it the most, as they're the most expert at art direction.

Art is the core value of fashion.

If they decide it sucks, you might as well kiss it goodbye.
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No big deal ! Not all will understand.
If they are that important, Apple would have roped them in already. What we see on Tuesday would be the collective work. Why leave it to chances ? They have been talking to the fashion world for a few years already.
 
kmj2318 said:
Probably not what most people on here want to hear, but I think it's cool.
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Why not? I think it means the new watch won't look at all like the ugly mockups we've seen. For starters, women might like it. I wonder if it will be around in time for Christmas.
 
mozumder said:
The old school fashion specialists are the ones that understand it the most, as they're the most expert at art direction.

Art is the core value of fashion.

If they decide it sucks, you might as well kiss it goodbye.
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What old school fashion specialist are you referring to? As far as fashion goes, they'd be smart to invite current trendsetters who rule instagram with 100s and thousands of follower some of which are in the millions.

I'm in the fashion industry and no one uses the term fashion specialist btw.
 
Piggie said:
To be honest..

When you see these mockups people have made, imagined and drooled over:

http://www.journaldugeek.com/files/2014/08/iwatch-2.jpg

http://media.idownloadblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iWatch-concept-GridGameCase-001.png

http://cdn.bgr.com/2013/10/iwatch-concept.jpg

http://cdn.bgr.com/2014/02/iwatch-concept-belm-designs-5.jpg

http://selfscreens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/iwatch-render.png

http://cdn.onemorething.nl/uploads/community/4e4b81bddbbe7682b2240ca1b463a9b7262be2b4_26989.jpg

http://www.maclife.com/files/u324771/iwatch_main.png


I can't help but feel there is going to be one hell of a lot of disappointied people when they see they real thing.

Myself, I really REALLY want to be blown away, and think Apple can make something that Samsung, LG, Motorola etc etc can't make, however I will admit, I'm bracing myself for "oh, is that it?"

Again, I so so hope I'm wrong and I am blown away
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Remember the iPhone mockups back in 2006? No one got it right. I suspect it's the same now. It won't be ready for a few months. That's why we haven't seen any leaks. Just like January 2007. Watches aren't something that people replace on a regular cycle, so I don't see this as significant as the iPhone, but this could be as significant as the iPad over the long term.
 
lol the reuters link has the 9to5mac referral code in it... that was kinda lazy to just copy/paste it on this site...
 
mozumder said:
Apple really should have held this event in NY if they were going to attract fashion editors in the middle of New York fashion week.
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New York is probably took expensive, and no matter what the iPhone is more important in the immediate future. There haven't been any leaks, meaning this product is months from actual launch. There are probably a handful of prototypes. For that matter, Apple probably still has time to make tweaks based on the reaction of the fashion community. Right now the Moto 360 is the most fashionable watch, but for that empty bar along the bottom, because it looks like a watch that happens to have technical capabilities, rather than a mini computer with a watchband. I expect Apple's designs to be even more aesthetically pleasing.
 
Piggie said:
To be honest..

When you see these mockups people have made, imagined and drooled over:

http://www.journaldugeek.com/files/2014/08/iwatch-2.jpg

http://media.idownloadblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/iWatch-concept-GridGameCase-001.png

http://cdn.bgr.com/2013/10/iwatch-concept.jpg

http://cdn.bgr.com/2014/02/iwatch-concept-belm-designs-5.jpg

http://selfscreens.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/iwatch-render.png

http://cdn.onemorething.nl/uploads/community/4e4b81bddbbe7682b2240ca1b463a9b7262be2b4_26989.jpg

http://www.maclife.com/files/u324771/iwatch_main.png


I can't help but feel there is going to be one hell of a lot of disappointied people when they see they real thing.

Myself, I really REALLY want to be blown away, and think Apple can make something that Samsung, LG, Motorola etc etc can't make, however I will admit, I'm bracing myself for "oh, is that it?"

Again, I so so hope I'm wrong and I am blown away
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Most of,those aren't even remotely realistic.

1. Google all the mockups before iPhone 1
2. Before iPad 1

Also,consider the massive upgrade iPad 1 to iPad 2.
 
Menel said:
Most of,those aren't even remotely realistic.

1. Google all the mockups before iPhone 1
2. Before iPad 1

Also,consider the massive upgrade iPad 1 to iPad 2.
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Yes, I know.

But we've seen the best Samsung can make tech wise, the best LG can make and the best Motorolla can make.

And yet, the majority here are saying, junk, rubbish type comments, and no one will want to buy any of them when they get blown away by what Apple will show on Tuesday.

Hence I suspect many are expecting a miracle.
 
Why is everyone complaining about the mockup being used lately (ie. the one in this thread)? It looks awesome. :) Seriously.

Not having a go at anyone but some folks tend to think that a watch needs to look like a watch, but over the decades I've seen some amazing watch designs come and go which have varied in size and design which set them apart from the stock standard watches around at the time.

As long as the iWatch isnt too bulky nor look like the iPod nano nor like like just any other watch then it should be cool.

If it comes with a micro SIM card slot than that will make it all the more awesome.

Anyway if it ends up looking like every other watch then I won't be buying one. I don't wear watches and haven't worn one for years. So unless it is something that really sets it apart from stock standard watches and is maybe a little objet d'art and provides functions that no other watches provide then I dont think I'd bother.

Only a couple of days to go until all is revealed. Can't wait. :D
Hopefully we'll see some female models parading the iWatch .... wearing only the iWatch. Heheheh. :p
 
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Menel said:
Most of,those aren't even remotely realistic.

1. Google all the mockups before iPhone 1
2. Before iPad 1

Also,consider the massive upgrade iPad 1 to iPad 2.
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To be more accurate, iSlate, lol

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iLLUMI said:
Why is everyone complaining about the mockup being used lately (ie. the one in this thread)? It looks awesome. :) Seriously.
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Was thinking the same thing. Nobody even knows what it's gonna look like, so what are the mock ups supposed to look like? A sandwich on a wristband? Even when people try to get more creative with their concepts people comment that it looks very un apple and it wouldn't look like that and blah blah. The iwatch mock up is just a placeholder. Don't look at it like it's going to show you anything
 
I'm still deeply cynical about this 'iWatch' idea... how do you solve a design problem that is all about individuality (i.e. Jewellery) and turn it into mass produced goods? It's an oxymoron, complete contradiction. I'll present one simple example for you to highlight my point which never gets mentioned here: women!

Every design and mockup we've seen so far is clearly designed by men, for men. I don't believe most women want to wear a large screen on their wrist, let alone a 'techy' one. So how do Apple accommodate this? How do they meet the needs of women? Of men? Of teens? Of the older generations? Etc etc etc.

Tough design brief.

Not to mention whether this product actually solves a problem. How many people really need heart rates, foot steps, sugar levels etc monitoring?

I'm not saying they won't do it or surprise us, but I think we'll see something very different to what we're expecting on Tuesday.
 
Siderealx said:
I'm still deeply cynical about this 'iWatch' idea... how do you solve a design problem that is all about individuality (i.e. Jewellery) and turn it into mass produced goods? It's an oxymoron, complete contradiction. I'll present one simple example for you to highlight my point which never gets mentioned here: women!

Every design and mockup we've seen so far is clearly designed by men, for men. I don't believe most women want to wear a large screen on their wrist, let alone a 'techy' one. So how do Apple accommodate this? How do they meet the needs of women? Of men? Of teens? Of the older generations? Etc etc etc.

Tough design brief.

Not to mention whether this product actually solves a problem. How many people really need heart rates, foot steps, sugar levels etc monitoring?

I'm not saying they won't do it or surprise us, but I think we'll see something very different to what we're expecting on Tuesday.
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You could make it a snap-in design that snaps into 3d party casings by watch makers ranging from Nixon to omega
 
Siderealx said:
I'm still deeply cynical about this 'iWatch' idea... how do you solve a design problem that is all about individuality (i.e. Jewellery) and turn it into mass produced goods? It's an oxymoron, complete contradiction. I'll present one simple example for you to highlight my point which never gets mentioned here: women!

Every design and mockup we've seen so far is clearly designed by men, for men. I don't believe most women want to wear a large screen on their wrist, let alone a 'techy' one. So how do Apple accommodate this? How do they meet the needs of women? Of men? Of teens? Of the older generations? Etc etc etc.

Tough design brief.

Not to mention whether this product actually solves a problem. How many people really need heart rates, foot steps, sugar levels etc monitoring?

I'm not saying they won't do it or surprise us, but I think we'll see something very different to what we're expecting on Tuesday.
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You make a very valid point but I feel the answer is obvious. I mean when you were typing all that about individuality and what men and woman want, didn't the idea strike you that it wouldn't be a singular product, but one that's highly customizable depending on taste?

The way to succeed with making the "iwatch" (totally ridiculous name that trivializes what it could be) is by making it part of culture. Not just another gadget to put on, but to make it deeply part of culture. Imagine a day when we look back and think "wait. I didn't know my activity level? I didn't know about deeply important health metrics on a daily basis? I didn't pay at the store with my wristband, or navigate to a certain product while in a store?" I suspect we will be conditioned over time to be hyper aware of our health and the idea that we won't know how we are doing will be scary.

People in general lack vision. This is why nobody sees the value of an apple wearable and is easy to dismiss it as a gimmick. People thought the iPhone would look like an iPod with a click wheel before it came out.
 
mrxak said:
It'll be in your lifetime, so brace yourself. Many of the first steps are already accomplished. Now it's just a matter of waiting for computers to get faster and smaller, which they do at a fairly predictable pace.
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Mark of the beast, don't do it!
 
Soulweaponry said:
You make a very valid point but I feel the answer is obvious. I mean when you were typing all that about individuality and what men and woman want, didn't the idea strike you that it wouldn't be a singular product, but one that's highly customizable depending on taste?
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I agree, that's exactly the big question... But how do you do it from a design and technical view? Size and form are incredibly variable when it comes to anything wearable, so how do you make >one< product meet >thousands< of needs? Not just a different colour band!

What about smooth edges, sharp edges, steel bands, decoration, slim, fat, masculine, feminine, mature, playful, subtle, bold etc etc etc.

From a technical point of view you can't solve all these problems by just offering a few different colours, straps and faces. And tie in the technology? Any designer will tell you this is a seemingly impossible task...

That's why I'm saying it will be different to what we're expecting, and if it isn't i can't see it's going to be inspiring.
 
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