Have you figured out how to hit the volume buttons on the iPhone without also hitting the power button at the same time? If so, you'll be able to figure this out too. Hint: place your bracing thumb/finger in a place where there isn't a button, like the corners of the watch... "problem" solved.
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Apple Watch Pro Likely to Have New Programmable Button for watchOS 9
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Have you figured out how to hit the volume buttons on the iPhone without also hitting the power button at the same time? If so, you'll be able to figure this out too. Hint: place your bracing thumb/finger in a place where there isn't a button, like the corners of the watch... "problem" solved.
It’s really awful. Signs of design quality dropping now that Jony Ive isn’t involved anymore (even as a consultant)
I can’t imagine this would have ever got past him.
I can’t imagine this would have ever got past him.
I don’t often hate on apple designed tech, but my god what the f….is that….?!
I remember being really excited for the iMac redesign and then once they were announced being really disappointed. I have also been sitting here excited for an Apple Watch redesign, but if this is it that “crown guard” is ugly (at least in the renderings) and I’m thinking I’ll be disappointed again.
I hope you just forgot the "/s" at the end of your post?
We already have a customizable button under the crown. I set it to dock mode and add my most used apps there and it's very useful. I have to wonder if this extra side button is even real or what their plan is for it. It could be useful to have one set to recent apps and the other to dock but it seems like overkill.
I’ve had three Apple watches, wear them for any and all activities outdoors and indoors, and on every single one the crown has taken some accidental damage. I’m not a careless user per se, just not overly careful. Protection to the crown would be a welcome addition for me.
Honestly it is kinda ugly compared to the current design. Not that its marketed toward me but I sure hope that isnt what its going to look like.
A start/stop button that can also be used as "select" when scrolling through interface elements within an app. Remember the touchscreen is a "button". If you're not using that, at least one additional button is required to replace it.
That’s not a rugged Pro watch, THIS is a rugged Pro watch…
(the gloriously-named and almost as fugly Omega Ploprof)
(the gloriously-named and almost as fugly Omega Ploprof)
I have a feeling some users here asking “why more buttons?” don’t get out much or exercise in inclement weather or need the ability to quickly make workout adjustments without looking at the watch.
Those users are perfectly content with their current model while typing away at their keyboard all day and shouldn’t concern themselves with those that need a Pro watch. 😉
Those users are perfectly content with their current model while typing away at their keyboard all day and shouldn’t concern themselves with those that need a Pro watch. 😉
The “Pro” isn’t short for “Protrusion.” It’s actually “Profoundly Ugly.”
If they sell it as more rugged, you need a crown guard ;-) Many popular dive watches have this feature.
I think it looks awesome and it’s ruggedness will appeal to outdoor “Pros.”
