For sure, but what I mean is: they might just be prototyping various options, but Gurman will report it as if it’s definitely what they’re going to launch.Sure but this rumor doesn’t seem that far fetched.
It’s all a bit tiresome.
For sure, but what I mean is: they might just be prototyping various options, but Gurman will report it as if it’s definitely what they’re going to launch.Sure but this rumor doesn’t seem that far fetched.
I'd offer another reason: Apple is ditching the SE name (e.g. iPhone SE). What we'll get is an Apple Watch series Xe (e.g. Series 10e)In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the plastic Apple Watch SE is now in "jeopardy" for two reasons: design and cost issues.
And another {Gurman leaker} bites the dust!It sounded sketchy anyway.
I know right. Couldn't see it coming.And another {Gurman leaker} bites the dust!
The way I see it is getting a child an Apple Watch INSTEAD of a smartphone. A child with only a cellular Apple Watch can be tracked by their parents, and you can call and text them if necessary etc. But without the worry of them having a web browser and social media etc. It's kind of the best of both worlds for parents who might be thinking of getting their child a smartphone for those reasons but also don't want them to have a smartphone yet for those reasons. I feel like kids are getting their own smartphones younger and younger nowadays, which yeah is not good, would be better to see it go this direction if you're gonna start to get your child technology.Why get children addicted to smartwatches after their smartphone addiction?
Fortunately, smartphone bans & minimum ages for social media are being introduced at schools in more and more countries.
A smartwatch with permanent notifications -> distractions does not help children to concentrate.
Steve Jobs already knew why he didn't allow his children to use Apple devices.
And who wants to do something good for children, because of health:
Teach them to cook & eat healthy food.
And to drink water and unsweetened teas instead of cola & co.
And watch out for added sugar in products.
That will do more than any smartwatch.
Considering what the design team has been putting out, it probably looked awesome."The design team doesn't like the look, ...
Yeah, Apple doesn’t do cheap. They do making it for cheaper for themselves to manufacture while still charging a premium price. Unfortunately, they know marketing can’t overcome a cheaper looking product that still commands a premium price. Consumers aren’t that blind.Apple always has issues with their "cheap" products. It's like they want to make a cheap product but then end up making it expensive anyway and then there's no point to it anymore. iPhone 5C, iPhone SE, white unibody MacBook.
Yea, back paddling on his own rumor… and his reasons (design team doesn’t like the looks and ops team can’t find the savings) are plain bogus at this point.And another {Gurman leaker} bites the dust!
Some of these fake rumors… Apple must have some VERY convincing people to lead these leakers to believe the nonsense they’re communicating is a real product. If I was going to risk my job to provide a juicy scoop, it wouldn’t be something like “cameras in watches” or “plastic watches”.
Meanwhile the folks REALLY in the know kept their lips sealed about the ship date of the M3 Ultra until it was released.
I think a smartwatch can be a good alternative to a smartphone for kids who are not ready for a smartphone yet. Allows parents to stay in touch with them without all the social media and other distractions.Why get children addicted to smartwatches after their smartphone addiction?
Fortunately, smartphone bans & minimum ages for social media are being introduced at schools in more and more countries.
A smartwatch with permanent notifications -> distractions does not help children to concentrate.
Steve Jobs already knew why he didn't allow his children to use Apple devices.
And who wants to do something good for children, because of health:
Teach them to cook & eat healthy food.
And to drink water and unsweetened teas instead of cola & co.
And watch out for added sugar in products.
That will do more than any smartwatch.
Less hot? How? Metal is a much better dissipator of heat than plastic...A smartwatch with plastic-case has better antenna recepcion than metal-cases, weights less and gets less hot.
And what I heard from industrial talk is that in addition, Apple wants to put the latest Apple Silicon chip on the Apple Watch Series 11e (it won’t be called SE, they are going with the “e”naming for essentials). This is what’s driving up the cost. The biggest factor is that this will be first Apple Watch lineup to support Apple Intelligence, but they need to optimize the software first without raising the system requirement."The design team doesn't like the look, and the operations team is finding it difficult to make the casing materially cheaper than the current aluminum chassis," he said.
This is the best take. I can’t think of a single plastic device that, at the end of its useful life, I can look at it and say “wow that really held up nicely.”Apple has nearly 50 years working with plastics, from yellowing Apple II and Mac cases to brittle PowerBook hinges and scuffing polycarbonate on iPods and the iPhone 5c. I don't know that there is a good way to address these issues and make a product that is durable enough to take several years of use. That's the real problem, that plastic won't hold up over time. They obviously have machines in their labs that simulate wear.