Apple Watch Pro Likely to Have New Programmable Button for watchOS 9

[thr33stones]

Whilst not sold on the design you can see a real consistency and design language through the wearables line, the watch curved edges for obvious comfort of steel on skin, air pod max rounded design with button design and scroll wheel interface and finally this, the profile looks like one of the airpods max ear cups without the cushion with additional scroll wheel protection from accidental pushing - in general whilst i love my apple watch and this one i’m sure will be excellent the whole industry has went stale and extra sensors need to be developed for wearables but unfortunately Covid has put that development back abit - will interesting how they flog the USP on this

 

[klasma]

But how do you press it without also pressing the button on the other side. Still haven't answered this!?

It will be as easy as on the iPhone.

 

[123]

I don't know why people keep saying this. I am able to press the current button without having my hand touch the other side of the watch at all. What's the issue?

Yeah, the trick is to have the watch already secured by an accessory called watch band.

 

[sorgo †]

It will be as easy as on the iPhone.

Um, excuse me, have you ever even HAD an iPh- *takes screenshot*

 

[0134168]

I don't know why people keep saying this. I am able to press the current button without having my hand touch the other side of the watch at all. What's the issue?

It´s really awsome.

 

[tomtad]

Have you ever had an Apple Watch?

Yes, and to press either the crown or the side button you almost squeeze the watch with your thumb resting on its left side.

Yes you can just push the buttons with your finger but this isn’t particularly comfortable to perform and pushes the Watch away from your wrist.

 

[kalafalas]

More physical buttons??? Personally I would love to see the home indicator make its way to Watch OS and have the side button removed (crown can stay, maybe without being able to be pressed in only rotated)

 

[klasma]

Um, excuse me, have you ever even HAD an iPh- *takes screenshot*

Switching from the OG SE (with power button on the top) was indeed a major downgrade in that respect. 😭

 

[Bacasable]

It will be as easy as on the iPhone.

That’s clearly not easy for me 😥

 

[phillypharm]

I thought you could call 911 even without a plan.

I think so, but I don't always need 911. With my Garmin 945 LTE, I can have it set up so my gf and some other close friends/family can see where I'm running in real-time. I can message a contact with some default messages like "I'm fine, but come pick me up" and it will also send my GPS coordinates.

Then there's a benefit of tracking me live during races so she can see me on the course, etc.

 

[klasma]

That’s clearly not easy for me 😥

Exactly my point. Hell, why do I even bother to add emojis?

 

[sorgo †]

More physical buttons??? Personally I would love to see the home indicator make its way to Watch OS and have the side button removed (crown can stay, maybe without being able to be pressed in only rotated)

Wait I actually love that idea…a sleek, minimalistic Watch with its own cute little “home bar” ❤️

 

[phillypharm]

More physical buttons??? Personally I would love to see the home indicator make its way to Watch OS and have the side button removed (crown can stay, maybe without being able to be pressed in only rotated)

If you use your watch for intense interval sessions, you need more buttons to accurately hit the lap or change transitions. That's why if you go to a running club, 90% of people have a Garmin/Coros, etc.

 

[Born Again]

But how do you press it without also pressing the button on the other side. Still haven't answered this!?

Do you press your volume and power buttons at the same time on your iPhone?

 

[sorgo †]

Do you press your volume and power buttons at the same time on your iPhone?

Yes, many of us do, actually.

 

[Born Again]

If you use your watch for intense interval sessions, you need more buttons to accurately hit the lap or change transitions. That's why if you go to a running club, 90% of people have a Garmin/Coros, etc.

Why can’t we just use Siri?

 

[Born Again]

Yes, many of us do, actually.

From the late great Steve Jobs.. “you’re holding it wrong.”

 

[Born Again]

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.

That’s it folks. Sell your stock, Apple is going down hill. Burn your MacBooks. It’s over. Sky is falling. Buy android

 

[klasma]

Why can’t we just use Siri?

It’s kinda sad to realize, but Siri is less convenient and less reliable than a simple pushbutton.

 

[Born Again]

Honestly it is kinda ugly compared to the current design. Not that it’s marketed toward me but I sure hope that isnt what it’s going to look like.

Marketed towards you? We are the sheep my friend. Apple products are the pasture. We have no control over it. I don’t care for the design too but I’m going to buy it because I’m a sheep that’s ready to upgrade his SS 4 series

 

[sorgo †]

This thousand-dollar turd has got to be one of the greatest practical jokes played on us by Apple. Especially if it comes to fruition (and people buy it).

 

[Born Again]

It’s kinda sad to realize, but Siri is leas convenient and less reliable than a simple pushbutton.

I use it for my dog walks and some runs when I don’t use my garmin. I often need to repeat myself but it does work to start a workout.

 

[jezbd1997]

There should be a Pro version and a rugged version. They should not be the same. Most people dont need a rugged watch.

uhh this most likely is the “rugged” version. look at the crown

 

[klasma]

This thousand-dollar turd has got to be one of the greatest practical jokes played on us by Apple. Especially if it comes to fruition (and people buy it).

The horror is realizing that Apple is actually serious about it.

 

[phillypharm]

I use it for my dog walks and some runs when I don’t use my garmin. I often need to repeat myself but it does work to start a workout.

Sorry, but when I'm doing 200m repeats on the track or really fast mile repeats, trying to say "hey siri, hit the lap button" isn't going to work if I'm out of breath. This is ignoring the time delay that would occur.