I think the product release would be very good if it can happen before Valentines day - that hearbeat stuff and triple tap communication is very good for couples.
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I think the product release would be very good if it can happen before Valentines day - that hearbeat stuff and triple tap communication is very good for couples.
I got my information from Apple's Photoshop files they released today. That would make the resolution half then of what those documents show. I edited my original post to show the correct values then.
As I said, the pixel dimensions are 312x390, the point dimensions are 156x195 (for the larger size of course). This is running in the simulator with Xcode 6.2. Their catalog app uses the following code to output the image I posted earlier.
Code:
CGRect bounds = [[WKInterfaceDevice currentDevice] screenBounds];
CGFloat scale = [[WKInterfaceDevice currentDevice] screenScale];So... I get an "access denied" page when I try downloading the applewatchdesignresourcesv1.zip... I assume that's because I don't shell out $99/year.
Could someone post the zip file?
Could someone post the zip file?
Because people want the benefits of an open iOS, of which there are still plenty. I still see a jailbreak as essential and hold off updating until there is one available.
Oh and Pangu are the team that jailbroke iOS 8.
"Starting later next year, developers will be able to create fully native apps for Apple Watch."
I wonder if what we are seeing here is similar to what we saw when the iPhone was released. "APPS" were web based and it took a few generations for apple to allow for "NATIVE" apps. I am wondering if apple is doing a tethered approach so they can judge things like battery life etc. Then, later next year (WWDC sounds right) announce that they will allow apps top be written and loaded that actually run on the watch, independent of the phone.. They did say that the SOC in the watch was pretty powerful stuff. Maybe they are just going slow.. Not a bad approach to be honest.
I wonder if what we are seeing here is similar to what we saw when the iPhone was released. "APPS" were web based and it took a few generations for apple to allow for "NATIVE" apps. I am wondering if apple is doing a tethered approach so they can judge things like battery life etc. Then, later next year (WWDC sounds right) announce that they will allow apps top be written and loaded that actually run on the watch, independent of the phone.. They did say that the SOC in the watch was pretty powerful stuff. Maybe they are just going slow.. Not a bad approach to be honest.
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The first apps will be native, they'll just be constrained by the API to make sure they don't ruin the experience. There's no chance they'll let a browser run on a 1.3 square inch screen, what would be the point of that
.They want existing app makers (there are thousands) to create extension for the phone so apps can get out quick for the launch. New use cases and totally new types of apps will develop later when developers actually have the watch in their hands.
Very good: the keys of the company in the hands of Mrs. Ahrendts...
I'm not really sure what that means. Care to elaborate?
Why would Apple design a new font specifically for Watch if they were planning to use Helvetiva?
I know..... Still you never know....
Your using reason and logic, something that escapes anyone working at Business Insider. According to BI (quoting an anonymous iOS developer) this is a "major flaw" of Watch.
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Thats why there is no cheap iPhone and most likely never will be
That's why Apple watch only works with iPhones, obviously
That's why millions of people bought an iPhone 6/6Plus on launch day
That's why they constantly get the best reviews
That's why they have the best costumer service
And that's why they are the most valuable company in the world.
People apparently care about this "walled off approach" that android people throw around these days. As Steve would have said, It turns out most consumers want simplicity and a full experience straight out of the box. Apple learned a long time ago that the casual consumer is the one that matters the most, not the geeks, tinkerers and forum posters. Samsung, Google and Microsoft not so much.
I'm curios, as will be everyone, of how successful Apple watch may or may not be.
Also are there any reports around of how many ipad air 2 have sold? I haven't really heared anything about it.
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Chupa Chupa: I posted in the wrong place, sorry. BTW, not related to the article is that
is going to take care more to the marketing approach rather than the hi-tech, and thhis thing makes me get really angry... 
Yet.
Fully native apps that go beyond notifications and glances have been promised to developers by Apple.
Chupa Chupa: I posted in the wrong place, sorry. BTW, not related to the article is that
Sure, but that's always been the case at Apple, Jobs II and after. The original iMac was all marketing -- not that great of a computer, but sold on "cute," and being sub-$1000. The iPod was all marketing with its ubiquitous dancer ads, and making sure the right Hollywood stars were seen with them in paparazzi shots. And the product placement of Macs in TV and movies these days is everywhere too.
But that doesn't mean Apple is ignoring tech. It's just that only us geeks are interested in tech as a hobby, not just a life tool. Tech doesn't sell unless it's sexy.