Why? My Series 2 easily lasts me the full 18 hours, even then, I recharge when I need to. I don't need five straight days of battery life when Most charge their Watch daily as it is with the inductive Charger.
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Apple Watch Series 3 Enters 'Final Testing Phase' Ahead of Rumored September Launch
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Why? My Series 2 easily lasts me the full 18 hours, even then, I recharge when I need to. I don't need five straight days of battery life when Most charge their Watch daily as it is with the inductive Charger.
That really great that after a long time there has been a concrete new about the apple Watch series 3
Apple Watch Series 3 models have entered the "final testing phase" in the manufacturing process, with mass production set to begin soon, according to a new Chinese-language Economic Daily News report [Google Translate].
The report, citing unnamed supply chain sources, said Taiwan-based manufacturer Quanta Computer will begin shipping Apple Watch Series 3 models to Apple in the fourth quarter, lining up with the smartwatch's widely rumored September launch, alongside new iPhones and possibly a 4K-capable Apple TV.
Apple Watch Series 2 models and slightly upgraded Series 1 models launched last September alongside the iPhone 7, so it's reasonable to assume that Series 3 models could launch this September as well. The original Apple Watch, now unofficially dubbed Series 0, launched in April 2015.
The rest of the report cites KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who recently claimed Apple Watch Series 3 will be available in both Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + LTE models in 38mm and 42mm sizes. Kuo said the cellular-enabled model will have an embedded SIM, but it might support VoIP calling only.
Apple Watch Series 3 models will also reportedly have improved performance and longer battery life, at least for the Wi-Fi-only version.
What's less certain is whether the Apple Watch will be significantly redesigned for the first time since being unveiled in September 2014.
Apple blogger John Gruber recently said he heard Apple Watch Series 3 models could have an all-new form factor, but he stressed that the tidbit came from an unconfirmed source who could be wrong. Kuo, meanwhile, said Apple Watch Series 3 models won't have any "obvious" form factor changes.
"It could also be that both my birdie and Kuo are correct," said Gruber, in a follow-up post yesterday. "The phrase 'will not feature an obvious new form factor' leaves a lot of wiggle room with the word 'obvious'," he added.
Few other details are known about the next Apple Watch at this point, and no components have leaked from the supply chain yet.
Apple has filed patents for a number of ideas that could eventually be included in an Apple Watch, such as a heart rate identification system, modular bands, haptic feedback band, and a band with a built-in charger. More significant health and fitness features could be added pending further FDA approvals.
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I was planning to buy the watch series 2 at this moment. Will it be good to wait for the new series ?
Considering it will be priced high.
I wonder if they will offer a series 3 without LTE connectivity. Or sell new series 2 watches with the spec bumps the series 3 will get. Would be nice to have a non LTE option like with the iPads.
Great. This means the series 2 will be cheaper. No need to pay for a seperate cell connection on a watch. Maybe this will coinvince me to purchase one.
I doubt this will happen any time soon, or perhaps ever. Every time a product is made, features are going to be balanced. For example, right now you can buy a smartwatch with more than 5 days of battery life, but it has an e-ink display. Apple chose a richer, more responsive display over better battery life.
There are others, too. If Apple wanted to build a bigger watch, it could also increase battery life. Apple could also make the display not turn on with a wrist raise to increase battery. They could remove GPS from the Series 2, and never add cell service to the watch. Apple is not making these choices because they value the features over the battery life. By not buying competing smartwatches, people are also making that choice.
I expect for the foreseeable future, battery life isn't going to stretch much beyond a full day because there are so many cool features to add. For example, it would be awesome to stream music without a phone during a workout. I'd love to make and receive calls without my phone (via Airpods). Same with getting email and texts without a phone. I'd like apps to run faster and independently of the phone. I'd like to be able to use Siri to control my smarthome stuff without a phone. The Apple Watch has a big emphasis on fitness, too. There are a lot of sensors that could be added the watch, and the sensors could be used for longer periods. The watch itself could also be smaller in thickness, have a brighter display, and louder speaker.
I expect that Apple values all of these features more than 5 day battery life.
Psst, hey everyone come over here, OK, when this guy falls asleep ... let's NOT wake him up. I mean, even when the Apple Watch Series 8 lasts for a month. Seriously, everybody with me? Good.
Soooo, does anyone have a Sharpie?
I hope Apple will focus more on fitness with Series 3, always on time display (probably in black and white to save battery) and can we have a glossy Apple Watch Sport option please?
Nokia managed to do a glossy look with their latest smartphone and it doesn't look bad
Nokia managed to do a glossy look with their latest smartphone and it doesn't look bad
Ya’ll are gonna be disappointed by the redesign when it will likely just be a huge antenna band added to the Apple Watch
I use mine day in and day out. I use the messaging features. I use it to filter only my most important clients. I use the calendar field on the face so I know which conference room I am going to next. I use the fitness features for running and cross training. I use apple wallet. I could go on and on....
I will get one to replace my series 0. I hope the current bands are compatible
Louder speaker for sure. Local apps? Kinda thought they were now but sure. Definitely needs more storage and much better music mgmt. Facetime. LTE. Faster Siri. Phone app.
Love my series 2. Awesome battery life as well, much better experience than my Moto 360.
What I want Apple to put is the ability to scroll up/down notifications by flicking my wrist. The Moto 360 has this feature. It allows me to see what notifications there are without having to use my other hand.
Other than that, maybe more durable paint/anodization. My series 2 was chipping without much use. Luckily Apple replaced it.
What I want Apple to put is the ability to scroll up/down notifications by flicking my wrist. The Moto 360 has this feature. It allows me to see what notifications there are without having to use my other hand.
Other than that, maybe more durable paint/anodization. My series 2 was chipping without much use. Luckily Apple replaced it.
Your point is what? That you need to exercise?
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My series 0 was dead by 4pm yesterday.
30 secs is quite a long time... I sometimes have delays launching some 3rd parties apps, sometime several seconds maybe on series 0.
Have you tried comparing the same 3rd party app on another Apple Watch (say a friend's Apple Watch)?
What kinda apps are these (if you are comfortable with discussing)? Are you pairing it with an older iphone or newer iphone?
I just wish they'd offer an option for a longer woven nylon band for my Series 1 -- I always thought I had small wrists until I tried the one-size-fits-all band and had to return it.
Rumored September launch? Or definite September launch? Just wondering cause if it’s definite, I may put my watch up for sale this month. Rather than when the 3rd Apple Watch goes on sale, so I don’t lose any money by waiting too long.
What interesting times with Apple Watch.
Will purchase this time next year with the latest iPhone if the Watch has matured in its features and functions. Perhaps WiFi and eSim. Who knows?
Will purchase this time next year with the latest iPhone if the Watch has matured in its features and functions. Perhaps WiFi and eSim. Who knows?
