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Apple Watch Captured Estimated 75% Smartwatch Market Share in Launch Quarter
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In my opinion smart watches are a flop, you might disagree . Does not mean either one of us is right . Just an opinion.
I've tried a moto 360 and two AW, while I liked notifications , I found I used the phone to reply.
For me it's like using desktop sites and mobile version of sites, I find desktop more intuitive and easier to use.
Frankly I was after an excesise accessory, and I like my watch, AW is not a very good exercise accessory, there are better bands out there.
I really wanted to like it , bought it twice , thought went for my mechanical watch most days.
Not to mention in am older now and a classy mechanical watch is much more elegant than a phone accessory ....smart watches remind me of the calculator watches...
Have an iPhone 6 plus , so battery life was still excellent. I also thought the AW had excellent battery life.
With Bluetooth constantly on, there was a hit, though not massive in my case as I am not a heavy user by any stretch .
Though Bluetooth is constantly on, it's off balanced by the iPhone screen being off as you can use the watch for more .
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I would be interested in one when I get 6 plus S but still in two minds really. Dunno to wait for next version.
As I had the gear S and this blows that away with what it can do.
Good to get feedback from yourself though on your experiences
If you are a current user of smart watches, it's the best one.
On my right wrist I use a Microsoft band right now , as it's an excellent exercise unit. I hope the next AW has GPS.
I own a pebble watch, and with the iPhone at least, I find that it is great for its price, but I find myself often wishing I could do more with it.
For example, I can view incoming notifications, but not respond to them in any meaningful way. So I can't quick-reply to messages, or delete / archive junk mail. I can decline incoming calls though, which is useful. I do find it handy for knowing the nature of an incoming notification without having to take out my phone. Can't see myself going without one now that I am accustomed to such "prescience".
Tough call, if I was into smart watches I would want the best one, and that is the AW.
Its just that it is not a very good fitness accessory, hence i returned 2, a mate of mine at the gym also hates his AW as its so inaccurate at tracking his workouts.