I’m Still using my gen 1 Apple Watch I got at launch and just now deciding on if I’ll get the s3 or what for a new generation in fall. This is a device that doesn’t require frequent replacements
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Apple Watch Had Record Year With Estimated 18M Shipments in 2017, Topped Entire Swiss Watch Industry Last Quarter
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I like my AW ok. A leather band is definitely more comfortable that fluoro-elastomer or whatever that is. Still, it’s not as essential as a phone. But this is the one Apple device that I would LOVE for them to find a way to make thinner and lighter. Somehow.
I think you have missed the word 'some' from that post.
I‘d say the missing word was rather „many“.
Nice way to stick it to them. Every little bit that stays in our pockets then better.agreed. then I realized I haven’t yet paid the AW monthly carrier fee...ATT refunded my first three months before I switched to Verizon, which is not charging me the AW fee for three months.
The first year is a bargain!
As mentioned I feel $13.70 a month to forward a call is a bit much. Then again why isn't the technology there to sync the same number to the IMEI.
It's Possible that your Apple Watch is starting to see the end of the battery life depending on when you purchased it.
Here's what I suggest:
1.) To determine the overall battery health of the Apple Watch, Apple can conduct a free battery test of the Apple Watch over the phone or in store. 80% is there grade line.
2.) As for your concerns with your battery having drain issues, try the following:
- conduct a hard reset by holding down the digital crown and power button for approximately 10 seconds until you see the Apple logo.
-Once the Watch reaches the home screen, Then fully drain the battery to zero and then recharge it back to 100% percent.
Also, keep in mind if you're running a beta, that could be part of the problem. And third-party applications are a massive culprit that affect the performance of the battery with the first generation Apple Watch at times.
I get the correlation. Though as I see it, they're comparing Apples (pun intended) to Watermelons. I liken it to contrasting American Car sales to those of Vespa Piaggio.
And still no couch-to-5k app with vocal coach training that’s Apple Watch centric and doesn’t require you to go running with your iPhone...
I don't think it's fair to compare the Apple Watch to Swiss watches, much like Apple was trying to do at it's launch. The person that is in the market for an Apple Watch is probably NOT someone in the market for a Swiss watch. They're almost two different products for two different uses. They both share the name "watch," but that's about as far as it goes.
Agree... I’ve had mine for about 2 months and I’m surprised how useful it is. Love the fact that I don’t need to look for my phone when a text or call comes in.
I was sceptical but I now believe it will become as common as the smartphone. Maybe not replacing it, but an essential everyday item that can do things the phone can’t.
I’ve only seen an Android watch (was a Sumsung Gear I think) once. The person who was wearing it was walking up to use the ATM and was able to unlock the door with his watch instead of having to insert his card. Thought that was pretty neat. I assume one can do it with an AW too but I found out I can do the same with my phone and now I never whip out my card to open those doors...
I can't see I'd wear an analogue watch again. They're still popular as man-jewellery, especially the lower priced quartz Tags that can't even keep time properly.
my ass
Availability in 12 countries - sometimes with just one carrier. I'd have one if they’d sold me one.
https://www.apple.com/watch/cellular/
True, it’s not an equal comparison. It’s likes comparing smartphone sales to home phone sales.
But, it’s still worthy of “a” comparison, IMO. I think it’s very interesting to see how popular Apple’s watch line is compared to every one else. Yes, one is a mini computer and another is a piece of jewelry, but they boil down to a “fashionable wrist wearable that tells time.”
It’s an interesting comparison because I’m willing to bet there are several people who wouldn’t consider owning/wearing a “regular” watch, but own an Apple one. I’m one of them.
Bragging that Apple watch is outshipping the Swiss watch industry is like Toyota gloating that it outsells the supercar makers. It's the most asinine comparison when reputed watches average in the 5 figure range. Even calling it a "watch" is ridiculous when it's primary function as a device is as a wrist worn health monitor with extra features one of which includes passively telling the time i.e. Apple Fitbit with clock.
Blame the clueless tech media...
Apple withholds sales figures but says they're happy with sales and the media says it's a flop.
Amazon withholds sales of Echo sales but says they're happy with sales and the media hypes it up to be the next big thing and says it's a huge success.
Even though all indications are that AW sales (in $ terms) dwarf that of smart speakers, AW is a far better digital assistant than any smart speaker, and has far greater potential (provided Apple can figure out how to measure glucose, oxygen, etc.).
Go figure.
I still use my first generation Apple Watch daily. I won't deny it's a little slow in places sometimes, but I'm absolutely delighted with it. If the device sees WatchOS 5, I'll probably hang on for the 2019 model.
Still with the S0. Really hoping S4 comes out this spring. I don’t think mine is going to make it much longer. Only time will tell....
Yeah but in fairness the quartz and mechanical timepieces are bought for more long term use, tell time and date but most of all jewlery pieces. Smartwatches are bought complimentary to phone functionality.
They can at least compare it with digital watches like Casio/G-Shock for more perspective if they wanted to..