In tests, a calibrated Apple Watch is the most accurate activity tracker. https://www.cnet.com/news/smartwatch-step-counter-and-distance-tracker-accuracy/
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Apple Watch Has Now Surpassed Estimated 30 Million Shipments Since Launching in 2015
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In tests, a calibrated Apple Watch is the most accurate activity tracker. https://www.cnet.com/news/smartwatch-step-counter-and-distance-tracker-accuracy/
I don't have one and don't don't plan on buying one. Just wanted everyone to know that.
I don't have one, but I do plan on buying one, series 3 most likely. Just wanted everyone to know that.
They already exist.
Why would apple build one of those and race to the bottom, rather than leverage their strengths in pushing things along?
Yeah but why would Apple go into loss leader territory? I don’t think they care how much money those “leaders” are losing. The game is about making money.
OK but why are you posting to me on that? I didn't mention anything about activity trackers. Most of the analytics I referred to require a chest strap which is why I noted it would be neat if Apple developed tests that didn't require one. THAT would be innovative. A chest strap is more useful for training than any optical heart rate sensor right b/c optical HRMs really don't do well at detecting heart rate variability, just pulse. VO2max analysis requires both to give a somewhat accurate score. If you are wondering what the difference is see HERE
Bottom line is optical is fine for activity monitors but for something more than a guesstimate you need a chest strap for most training analytics I refer to.
Mine is probably a bit lower because I have the workouts on most days (trying hard to get back in shape), and they seem to drain the battery. I could see getting 3-4 days out of it, if I was just using the basic functions.
And AirPods. The one where people made jokes about it and ended up getting slapped in the face.
The Watch is also what's keeping me in the Apple ecosystem. I'd be perfectly happy with a Samsung phone, but I love my Apple Watch.
Flipping love my apple watch. Glad they are selling well so they will keep making new ones.
I'm not sure what model your wife wants, but the market is completely saturated with steep weekly discounts with the Apple Watch, both the Sport model and stainless typically . Even the used market has Apple Watches that are like new that are priced well below the starting price point. If you search, you can find an Apple Watch Sport model priced low that someone may not have wanted or worn very little for resale.
Had a gen 1, liked the concept but didn't think it was worth the price back then 
I'd like better battery life before I buy one again, maybe third times the charm?. I'd also like to be able to store podcasts and audio books so I wouldn't have to bring my phone with me to the gym, jogging or walking. Whilst it is unlikely that apple would do it, I would really like it if they had sim cards so I could go kayaking or skiing without the phone but still be able to make emergency calls if something goes wrong.
I'd like better battery life before I buy one again, maybe third times the charm?. I'd also like to be able to store podcasts and audio books so I wouldn't have to bring my phone with me to the gym, jogging or walking. Whilst it is unlikely that apple would do it, I would really like it if they had sim cards so I could go kayaking or skiing without the phone but still be able to make emergency calls if something goes wrong.
So...
30 million Watches sold since 2015, as compared to roughly about 750+ million (someone do a better count please) Watch compatible iPhones sold since late 2012.
About 4% uptake. Not too bad, really.
I think it could use more case styles. Not everyone wants to wear a clone of the same wrist wearable as everyone else. Different watch bands alone are not enough.
30 million Watches sold since 2015, as compared to roughly about 750+ million (someone do a better count please) Watch compatible iPhones sold since late 2012.
About 4% uptake. Not too bad, really.
I think it could use more case styles. Not everyone wants to wear a clone of the same wrist wearable as everyone else. Different watch bands alone are not enough.
I think what that member is saying, is not necessarily the Apple Watch has expanded Because it's been available since 2015, but it's becoming more adopted in the smart watch world where fitbit seemed like the primary, now the Apple Watch appears to be the majority on a lot of consumers wrists. And of course if someone is an iPhone owner, the choice is obvious. (Especially considering how dominant the iPhone is. )
When the Apple Watch first released, I read comments from those saying "I never see the Apple Watch in the Wild", but now it's completely opposite. The smart Watch category is a niche market, but the Apple Watch is dominating it.
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I’ve taken mine swimming a few times but it’s always on when I’m in the shower or steamroom, mine was in for repairs due to an OS bug where notifications stopped displaying. The only way to fix it was for Apple to do a proper format with it. But yeah Gen 0 here too with no problems swimming, awesome battery life. Surpassed my expectations in every way
Here's to hoping much improved battery life, an accurate GPS and altimeter in Apple Watch Series 3! With as much emphasis Apple has placed on fitness, the Apple Watch has a long way to go, see Garmin fitness watches.
This is EXACTLY what I tell all the Apple haters. Marketshare or "units sold" are not the primary indicators of a good company.
This is what I want. Something that can be worn along side a nice watch.
I'm interested how all these wearables in direct contact with skin will effect the body 10 years from now. Not just the AW, however the AW does seem to have the most I/O compared to others. I'd be curious on wrist bone changes after years of use. 
This is absolutely wrong. Battery life of Series 2 AWs especially is pretty good. I wear the Watch all day and night and only charge for 1h max in the morning while showering etc. The lowest I've seen the percentage go, ever, was in the mid-60s, most of the time it's way over 70 and sometimes over 80 in the morning. So I guess I could charge every 2-3 days but to me it makes more sense to do it daily as part of the morning routine.