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Apple Watch 6 Wishlist.
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I agree, Apple should have the technological ability to do at least what Samsung does. I'm in the middle of comparing the 11 Pro/Apple watch series 4 with the Samsung S20+/Galaxy 3 watch, and right now, I'm leaning toward the Samsung, depending on what Apple does with the SpO2 feature, (Samsung has this in the newest update for the watch), and Apple's "sleep tracking". This is what Samsung does with their sleep tracking, and it shouldn't be that hard for Apple to follow suit.
Samsung's SpO2 feature is an "on demand" feature, and having owned the Fenix 6 Pro, and seeing the huge battery hit that it takes on the 24/7 reading, I can understand. Here is an example of the feature on the Galaxy Watch 3. Waiting to see what Apple does with this, the feature is really picky about arm position, movement, etc though.
You can get just as much sleep detail with the Apple Watch right now, albeit you will need to use a third party app like AutoSleep or Pillow. Both are excellent with the former not requiring a subscription.
If the big change is a pulse oximeter sensor, I can’t imagine that being a legitimate justification for allowing more advanced sleep tracking only for the series 6. Other than sleep apnea, I don’t think anything else depends on spO2 readings. I highly doubt Apple can get a pulse oximeter in the series 6 that can run all night or even 5 minute sample intervals. I just don’t see the battery lasting long enough. Even HR samples are not every minute.
I only mention this because I’ve read that rumor.
I only mention this because I’ve read that rumor.
The SPo2 feature will be a ‘on demand‘ feature like the ECG.
As to sleep tracking, I think it is possible that Apple may offer certain features with the Series 6, that may be able to track the kinds of information you can find in Pillow and AutoSleep, along with having a more pronounced haptic feedback.
We will find out soon. The wait is almost over.
I imagine you would need a proper diagnosis , am I right? Not saying that you’re not correct, but a pulse oximeter probably only useful if you actually had the true symptoms of sleep apnea.
What I want to know is what new sensors/hardware would actually make more sleep info possible, which the current sensors/hardware cannot do. The current hardware has been used by numerous companies for years to do these things.
They could add sensors that would give more of a recovery indicator or wellness indicator, but sleep statistics don’t require any new hardware from what’s already there. They could certainly try to market that others don’t have necessary (their) hardware, but I don’t think that would be true.
I have an Apple Watch series 3 aluminum. I'd like to upgrade to the steel but I am waiting for a compelling reason. Cutting the thickness down would certainly be welcome along with some type of advanced health feature that I could get use out of. I am not exactly sure what that would be...
Better sleep tracking would be nice but I'd rather but a separate device for that. I know there are devices out there there already but I haven't decided on anything or feel in a rush to get one.
Better sleep tracking would be nice but I'd rather but a separate device for that. I know there are devices out there there already but I haven't decided on anything or feel in a rush to get one.
Running and walking outdoor activity is calculated by steps and not the GPS. I figured this out by skating on a 7km skateway. Choose outdoor bike then the distance is calculated by GPS
As most of us are longing for better battery life: would Apple already have plans for a solar powered Watch, like this Garmin Instinct Solar? Would solve the issue immediately...
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Garmin Instinct Solar review: best battery under the sun
The Garmin Instinct Solar is a beefy upgrade to the company’s dedicated hiking watch. For the uninitiated, the Garmin Instinct brings much of the outdoor features of the Fenix, such as long battery life and elevation tracking, in a cheaper package. The solar edition of the Fenix 6 adds just a...
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It should also watch needs to have this inbuilt? The ability to know REM, sleep cycles, HRV data to assess readiness score.
I remember such a feature being brought up before with it being shot down that solar panels generate too little energy and the OS uses way too much for you to break even. Not to mention you would need direct sun contact, which too little people are doing nowadays especially with the current crisis.As most of us are longing for better battery life: would Apple already have plans for a solar powered Watch, like this Garmin Instinct Solar? Would solve the issue immediately...
Garmin Instinct Solar review: best battery under the sun
The Garmin Instinct Solar is a beefy upgrade to the company’s dedicated hiking watch. For the uninitiated, the Garmin Instinct brings much of the outdoor features of the Fenix, such as long battery life and elevation tracking, in a cheaper package. The solar edition of the Fenix 6 adds just a...
The AW already apparently has the ability to do all of that, or the third party apps wouldn't be able to provide the information that they do. As for HRV data, the watch "takes" an HRV "reading" every time the breathe app is run, or so they say. I used to use an app called HRV4Training, and it said to take a breathe reading upon wake up to get a baseline HRV for the day. How accurate that is, I have no idea, I've subsequently moved to another app, "Elite HRV" that uses another device to measure HRV.
I don't know how either actually measures HRV accurately, as the Garmins and Polar's that I've had required a chest strap to get a reading, apparently because they need the electrical impulses of the heart for accuracy.
Going back to sleep, the only reason I can see honestly that Apple wouldn't include complete sleep information in the older models, is to sell the Series 6, or not take money away from the other sleep apps out there. The watch already has the ability, for sure.
Just my 2c worth, (coin shortage and all)
As most of us are longing for better battery life: would Apple already have plans for a solar powered Watch, like this Garmin Instinct Solar? Would solve the issue immediately...
Garmin Instinct Solar review: best battery under the sun
The Garmin Instinct Solar is a beefy upgrade to the company’s dedicated hiking watch. For the uninitiated, the Garmin Instinct brings much of the outdoor features of the Fenix, such as long battery life and elevation tracking, in a cheaper package. The solar edition of the Fenix 6 adds just a...
I didn't know the Instinct cranked battery life up that much, which is way more than it does with the 6X solar. It's a pretty lightweight smartwatch but in some scenario's it's more than doubling battery life according to the specs.
My guess, and I'm one of the "shooters", is that solar wouldn't come close to those numbers in real life or on an Apple Watch but that is still pretty impressive.
Yes, this is the first realistic workable solar capable gps watch, all because of the basic screen of course (which I love btw)
I wish when you did find my iPhone on the watch, the iPhone would chime longer and light up the screen. I barely get to lock in on a general direction before it stops. Then I need to keep tapping it over and over.