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iOS 8.2 May Be Released in March, Ahead of April Apple Watch Launch
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before it better than after, but I really don't care about the watch...
waiting for the Retina Macbook Air
waiting for the Retina Macbook Air
Yes and no, according to the article.
BGR has been fairly accurate with its iOS release date predictions. The site correctly determined several iOS 7 beta release dates, most notably targeting March of 2014 for the launch of iOS 7.1, which turned out to be accurate. The site has, however, been wrong on some occassions, like when it inaccurately predicted the launch of iOS 7 beta 6 and beta 7.
I'm excited for the launch of this watch. Not because I will be getting one, but because a lot of people will be getting one and I'll be curious to learn of their impressions and experiences with it.
There are so many unanswered questions at this point. Will it fail or succeed? Sure, that's one for the long term. But for now I just want to know what kind of impact it will have on people's lives.
There are so many unanswered questions at this point. Will it fail or succeed? Sure, that's one for the long term. But for now I just want to know what kind of impact it will have on people's lives.
I wonder if apple can create a kinetic watch like in seiko where it would charge the battery just by the movement of the hand. Hence no need to charge it every night
I see what you did there
Automatic Quartz watches use electrical power
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_quartz
"A rotating pendulum inside the case is attached to a relatively large gear which meshes with a very small pinion. As the wearer moves, the pendulum turns and spins the pinion at a very high speed - up to 100,000 rpm. This is coupled to a miniature electrical generator which charges a storage device which is a capacitor(s) or a rechargeable battery. A typical full charge will last between two weeks and six months."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_quartz
"A rotating pendulum inside the case is attached to a relatively large gear which meshes with a very small pinion. As the wearer moves, the pendulum turns and spins the pinion at a very high speed - up to 100,000 rpm. This is coupled to a miniature electrical generator which charges a storage device which is a capacitor(s) or a rechargeable battery. A typical full charge will last between two weeks and six months."
That's one thing I don't understand. Buy a phone that's been used for 2 years, with a battery that is two years old, for 40-80% of new subsidized price. (i.e. $200-400 for a $500 phone that is subsidized).
They're releasing it early so they could push out an 8.2.1 update prior to the Apple Watch release should there be any glaring bugs they've missed. That way it'll be stable enough for the Apple Watch release - they wouldn't want pairing issues with iPhones etc making headlines during launch.
I think iOS 8.2 will be the final clonk and my iPhone 5 will fall apart. Prove me wrong Apple.
I think iOS 8.2 will be the final clonk and my iPhone 5 will fall apart. Prove me wrong Apple.
Immediately my first thought was that I had to accelerate the schedule by which I planned for my Watchkit extensions to be included in apps that are submitted to the store.
A lot of people dropped the ball with iOS 8 extensions by not including them into several released later and I honestly think the only reason is to prevent that development gap (like we saw with iP6 screen and Today extensions) from negatively impacting the launch of WatchKit.
I hightly doubt it is some sort of universal test to 8.2 as the general public will not have access to any of the Watchkit components, which are the most developed pieces in 8.2
If anything, Apple will be able to claim: "We had 2500 WatchKit extensions available to new users on launch day!".
My Withings Activite watch runs on a typical watch battery. It has a small computer in it (step and sleep tracker) with a BT radio. Battery lasts 8 months - a year. Granted it doesn't have an LED but 10-20 years away from a self powered watch...?
The answer is in the article you are commenting on, assuming you read the article before commenting.
How about a Apple TV update and a fix for iPhone 6 Wireless connection issue this might be more important things to worry than a Apple Watch which should have happened years ago, next you will hear Mini Discs are back.
watch event / 8.2 watch will release in April. MY guess is that they will do an event in March for the big unveil announcement; during this they will say 8.2 is available TODAY along with announcing the pre-order date for watch. Anyone else agree?
How kind of you to share your thought with everybody who doesn't give a toss!
Then wait if that is what makes you feel most comfortable.
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Do you have insider info as to what will be nicer about the 2nd generation?
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This is very valuable information for us to have. Thanks so much.
Homekit?
What about HomeKit? When I ask Siri to turn off my lights, she says "Hmm, I don't see anything connected. But if you set something up, I think I'd enjoy the company."
So...how do I set something up?
What about HomeKit? When I ask Siri to turn off my lights, she says "Hmm, I don't see anything connected. But if you set something up, I think I'd enjoy the company."
So...how do I set something up?
Number 1. This thread has nothing to do with Apple TV, so why discuss it? Also, there is no one here who can answer your question.
Number 2. Yes, let's forget the watch because it should have happened years ago. I mean, after all, years ago it should have appeared before it was even thought of. Very good thinking
Number 3. Yes, let's get your connection issue fixed and put the watch on hold for millions of people until you are a happy camper.
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Hi. I'm an Apple exec and we will prove you wrong. Wait, on the other hand, just in case we can't, you should switch to the Android platform today. We'll even buy back your iPhone now for a full refund if you switch.
According to this site, Apple will only sell 5 watches so why bother loading it?