If I can get a 64GB micro-SD card, you better believe there's space for 8GB on a phone.
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Apple's iWatch Pegged for 2015 Debut in Two Sizes With 8 GB Storage, Multiple Material Options
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If I can get a 64GB micro-SD card, you better believe there's space for 8GB on a phone.
I strongly doubt that the wristband is going to be made of aluminium. But I am quite sure that the "body" of the watch will at least partially be made of aluminium.
I guess it depends on what you're going to be using it for. Like many have stated in multiple threads, people aren't going to stop wearing $10,000 watches for this. Quite frankly, I don't see people ditching sub $500 Movados for this, either.
Where I do see this catching on is in the wearable fitness category. That is even further supported by many rumors of having advanced biometrics as part of the device.
So is it meant to be a fashion watch or a functional piece of equipment? Knowing Apple, they will probably focus more on the former, which in that case, sure - a circular design that will primarily show a watch face will most likely be a good bet. But if it is the latter, then square/rectangle makes more sense as it will provide a screen with as much data and navigation as possible.
If Moore's Law keeps going a little while longer, then you might get your wish in 5 years or so.
If the iWatch has anything less than that, web browsing will be a nightmare.
Rectangular smart watches were a pretty big thing 25 years ago.
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I can already see the responses to the keynote on Sep 9: "Huh? What? That is nothing new! Casio invented the smartwatch!"
Pfft, Casio may have invented the smartwatch but Hewlett Packard invented the golden luxury smartwatch.
This really seems like the first device in a long time that people have no idea what it will be like, if true. I am pretty excited to be honest.
Web browsing? I think that is not a use case for the iWatch. The main use case is 4K video at 60fps.
I am surprised that the Intel smartwatch, with curved display, hasn't been referenced yet: http://www.businessinsider.com/intel-luxury-smartwatch-2014-8
Long ago I decided I would probably never wear a watch again. Then my brother bought me a watch for my birthday, so I wore it just cuz. Now I can't stand to be without it.
However, the only way I could have made this conversion is because I never have to take it off, i.e., the battery lasts months (years? haven't had it that long) and it's waterproof. Unless a smartwatch can be similarly zero mental overhead I don't think they will fly. The waterproofing (at least for showering, washing hands, swimming, other typical activities) is definitely solvable. The battery, on the other hand, i think is a more difficult issue.
Anyone want to speculate with me about liquid metal iWatch?
However, the only way I could have made this conversion is because I never have to take it off, i.e., the battery lasts months (years? haven't had it that long) and it's waterproof. Unless a smartwatch can be similarly zero mental overhead I don't think they will fly. The waterproofing (at least for showering, washing hands, swimming, other typical activities) is definitely solvable. The battery, on the other hand, i think is a more difficult issue.
Anyone want to speculate with me about liquid metal iWatch?
Rectangular smart watches were a pretty big thing 25 years ago.
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I can already see the responses to the keynote on Sep 9: "Huh? What? That is nothing new! Casio invented the smartwatch!"
If it has a 1,5'' screen as the biggest, expect no doubt this form factor:
I'm a watch collector, so I know something about watch design nowadays, and I can tell you there is no way they release a 1,5'' rounded or perfectly squared watch
I got a Soviet watch in 1989, while visiting the USSR. Bought a dozen of them for probably the equivalent of $5. Still working like a charm, with manual charging.
I would love this form factor, personally. But I use these as fitness trackers, not a fashion piece.
5 more days people, 5 more and we won't have to speculate anymore. I just hope I like the design....
1. Apple had a history of not doing as other companies do so not really a good yardstick
2. If this device is being made in the US it is plausible that it is basically ready to launch and has actually stayed a secret. Just like the specs of the Mac Pro did.
3. I believe you mean alleged comments.
No, we don't know. But neither does Kuo. And based on what makes the most sense for the consumer, I'd place my bets on it not needing storage itself except just a little for some tiny apps.
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Please APPLE don't ever hire the person who created that render. I am intrigued by the iWatch, but that render completely kills any desire for a new toy...
Please APPLE don't ever hire the person who created that render. I am intrigued by the iWatch, but that render completely kills any desire for a new toy...
Honestly, I don't see anything innovatie in this products. Eddy cue said this is going to be best apple product pipeline in 25 years but i think that he was wrong. There is nothing special about iphone and iwatch according to this rumors. I wont buy iwatch if it wont have flexible display as rumored before
It will be de rigueur amongst the faux hipster intelligentsia.
Wear or be square.
But it's so retro the hipsters will love it