I hope they'll make a monocle with AR capabilities in the future, it would be a nice pair to the pocket watch.
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Apple Watch Has Now Surpassed Estimated 30 Million Shipments Since Launching in 2015
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I hope they'll make a monocle with AR capabilities in the future, it would be a nice pair to the pocket watch.
That's a pretty obvious statement though. Of course you'll see more a few years after it's release...
Apple should either license FirstBeat algorithms or better... design similar ones with same level of accuracy that don't require a chest strap. It baffles me how Apple harps on AW being for health... well after it was clear it failed on selling the AW as fashion... and still it can't, as a standard health feature, calculate VO2max. If find it hilarious that people demand sleep monitors -- like do they really not know if they slept well? and yet VO2max is a real benchmark one can use to find there true fitness level.
It's funny I run out every two years to buy the newest Garmin with the latest analytics just because it's cool. Until Apple does that I have no reason to upgrade my AW Series 0. I don't need a faster process to push out notifications or use ApplePay.
It's funny I run out every two years to buy the newest Garmin with the latest analytics just because it's cool. Until Apple does that I have no reason to upgrade my AW Series 0. I don't need a faster process to push out notifications or use ApplePay.
Correction: most people on here are not Apple fan. They only come here to stay up to date on Apple stuff and have a chance to complain about everything Apple related. Does that mean all Apple fans are happy? Of course not. We complain too but the majority here are just not Apple fan and come here to bash a Apple and its fans.
I think people on here are commenting on the negative comments being posted...and not one that I have noticed is based on fact...
I *want* one, but I'm honestly not sure why. I have three Garmin watches that cover a variety of needs. But the allure of the Apple Watch...
Ah well. I probably have better things to spend my money on.
Ah well. I probably have better things to spend my money on.
I sleep with my Series 2 on every night. As others have said, a quick charge while I'm taking a shower and maybe a few minutes once a day while I'm at work sitting at a desk, and it's good to go.
The Watch plus AirPods combo is great, but this is the one area in which the battery life feels limiting. If I start at 100%, I can maybe barely squeeze in a 2 1/2 hour long run sans iPhone with my Series 2 running GPS and playing music to my AirPods. As it is, I leave behind my iPhone on short runs and take it on long runs. (It's not an issue on long bike rides, because carrying the phone in a back jersey pocket is no bother. And I wouldn't want to be long-ride distances from home without a phone anyway.)
I've never had any interest in having a wrist-based phone as well as a ... phone. A bit of a solution looking for a problem and a bit of Emperors New Clothes waffle and hype .... but those who own them certainly do seem to spout the Company Mantra thereafter. Of course, personally I would never stoop to such levels-having a mind of my own and show an ability to objectify without any preconceived .... hang on a minute... someone's left their Apple Watch on this desk. I think I'll just try it on for size to see what it looks like, that's all. Wait. Something's happening. My thinking processes. They're ... getting ... confused and .... swayed. You know. This Apple Watch. It's really quite funky isn't it? In a chunky kinda way, admittedly. But doesn't it look good? I've started taking my pulse already with it. And my respiration rate. 18 RPM? 5.6 mmol BM. Is that ok too? O2 Sats 99% ... wa Hey! Great! Thanks Apple Watch! You say I should eat now? Fine. I will. Drink something? Get in! I just heard a text alert. I'll just look on my phon.... nope. No need. I've got my Watch. I cannot believe how I manage to do without this thing before. It's just amazing ... oh. Hold on. The owner is coming back. "Yeah, sorry mate. I was just trying on your watch. It's quite phenomenal isn't it? Incredible technology. I'll take it off now thanks. Apple can't do anything wrong with this baby. Come on iPhone 8. Take my money." What's happening now, readers? Suddenly my vision is clearing again. What's that big block of metal on your arm there, mate? Looks, like a divers watch is it? Apple Watch? Nah. Not for me.
THAT is how mind controlling the Apple Watch can be even when just tried on(!). So be careful out there, folks!
THAT is how mind controlling the Apple Watch can be even when just tried on(!). So be careful out there, folks!
Do these type of posts not get tiring? Every single market share post has these "it's not fair" comments. Completely ignoring who's producing the reports and the reasons for the reports being produced. This one is an overview of the wearables market in it's entirety. That it. The Apple Watch and all smartwatches are categorized as wearables. Just like fitness bands, bracelets, and buttons. They're all wearables. The report indicates that.
If you want to see the smartwatch category broken out separately you have a few choices.
-Go behind the paywall for subcategory breakdowns. Granted, you have really want to see that report to do this.
-Go out and search the internet for what you want. Here's some "Apple is winning" info
-Wait for the next market share report and copy and paste the same comment there.
The Apple watch will never be as useful as an iPhone. It has physical limitations.
It's a very niche product and serves those who need it for a specific purpose.
For me, as a runner, there's very little out there that gives you GPS and music playback.
It's a very niche product and serves those who need it for a specific purpose.
For me, as a runner, there's very little out there that gives you GPS and music playback.
Maybe Qualcomm stands in the way
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They'll have it by 2020.
Maybe Qualcomm stands in the way
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They'll have it by 2020.
Darn it. You're probably right!!!
I bought one for my girl friend 1st gen, because she is a watch wearer.
Since then Apple replaced it with a 2nd gen due to a swollen battery. (Thank you Apple)
The days she was without the watch bothered her a lot.
She uses it to set alarms, responds to messages (short of course), and watches the fitness circle.
Some phone activity. Not being technically interested, she probably uses only a small percentage of the functions.
Everybody has a different usage pattern, but for me wake me up when it doesn't need an iPhone linked.
I am still capable to pull things out of my pants when necessary. (I know, sounds.........................)
Are you reading the same article as everyone else?
It's find if you don't get what an Apple Watch is for and you're welcome to your own opinion, but you don't seem to be in any position to speak for consumers in general.
Also, you don't look smart using big words inaccurately.
Wall Street and pundits say AppleWatch is a failure and yet Apple sold 30 million units so far. Imagine how many Apple would have sold if it was a successful product. If I remember correctly, some analyst had said Apple would sell 30 million AppleWatches every year and when that didn't happen, it was thumbs down for AppleWatch. I'm willing to bet Apple has sold more expensive AppleWatches than Amazon has sold Echos (the full-sized ones) yet the Echo is considered a raging success and AppleWatch is considered a failure. Go figure that one. It's just that good ol' anti-Apple bias working on over time.
This smart watch malarkey must be harder than it looks as Fitbit certainly seem to be struggling with it at the mo......
When my AW died I bought a replacement on eBay. Having my calendar and notifications on my wrist was something that made the day substantially easier. I had no idea how much I used it until it was gone.
I suspect that if I had one in school I would have done better, just because my calendar would be impossible to miss.
I suspect that if I had one in school I would have done better, just because my calendar would be impossible to miss.
Such a myth. From day one maybe but not anymore. Lasts two days easy, even with tracking sleep!
You may have to post your medical license and full history to satisfy most on here...hah
And how exactly did you arrive at this statistic? Sources, please. In any case, my observation is that a lot of the complaints on this forum originate from owners of Apple devices who have been disappointed with some of the Apple products the last several years. I myself am no "fan" of any particular company, but appreciate any company that produces high quality products for reasonable prices. I personally don't care about watches - never really liked wearing stuff on my wrist. If I'm on a bike ride or hike, I'll just put my phone in a fanny or back pack and check the phone periodically for the time and/or messages. That shouldn't be taken as a yay or nay on the Apple watch - it just isn't something I need or want. It never ceases to amaze me how emotionally invested people become in a company, whether it's Apple, Samsung, or whatever. Unless you are an employee or stock holder in said companies, that really makes no sense.