Perhaps the next "big thing" will be an actual Dick Tracy watch, where it's a phone, watch, and computer for the most part, all on your wrist. That would be pretty amazing, but I think we're there, technologically.
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How else do you turn on the Bluetooth?
From their page:
Extra 5-10% per day. And that's probably based on best scenario.
I am seriously excited about the possibility for iPod nano apps, it's the next logical step : -)
I saw a survey discussed about a year ago or more on a financial news channel that people were no longer using watches to tell time since they were checking their cell phone displays instead.
This revelation indicates this device is using abandoned personal real estate with a value added application that interfaces with the watch replacement itself!
Interesting sociological change.
And yes Apple has made prototype iPod Nano wrist based prototypes and accessory manufacturers have made wrist bands for them. But not with this app functionality!
Rocketman
This revelation indicates this device is using abandoned personal real estate with a value added application that interfaces with the watch replacement itself!
Interesting sociological change.
And yes Apple has made prototype iPod Nano wrist based prototypes and accessory manufacturers have made wrist bands for them. But not with this app functionality!
Rocketman
Because the media cried out "privacy issues" when Apple collected location information to triangulate positions and locate cell phone towers, or having to deal with 3rd party developers abusing system access by uploading the entire photo library of users when giving an app access.
Maybe you misunderstood what I was saying.
Some people are so freaked out about battery life that they keep Bluetooth turned off all the time. That makes it a pain if you actually want to use it... because you have to turn it on every time.
Which... is quite a few taps.
Neat. Unfortunately, I have this problem of finding watches completely uncomfortable to wear myself. Maybe a Pebble pocket watch?
The biggest problem with this project is going to be Apple. iOS doesn't currently support a lot of the bluetooth profiles you would want in a smart watch including SMS, push notifications, app interaction, etc.
I was burned by the last Kickstarter program I supported. Remember this?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hern/waldok-wall-plug-in-speaker-charger-for-the-ipod-n/
Over a year and the product is still not out, nor does the guy have an ETA. THe product's design and features have changed fairly dramatically. By the time it ships, Apple will have changed the dock connector.
I was burned by the last Kickstarter program I supported. Remember this?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hern/waldok-wall-plug-in-speaker-charger-for-the-ipod-n/
Over a year and the product is still not out, nor does the guy have an ETA. THe product's design and features have changed fairly dramatically. By the time it ships, Apple will have changed the dock connector.
This model is missing a few features I'd like to see, but I'm really excited about the possibilities. I think they're really onto something here...
Few things bug me about this product:
- Screen quality: both the video and photos show heavy pixelization (176 pixels per inch).
- September estimated delivery date: by then, Apple may announce next generation nano, which might even have similar functionalities for iPhone users.
- Tiny buttons: I don't want to navigate through the phone via 80s style Casio buttons.
- Design: It just looks cheap to me.
- Bluetooth 2.1: Would've been nice if it used low energy Bluetooth 4.0.
Neat concept for a bathroom/shower scenario, but I don't see much use elsewhere. Plus, I never have had outlets that run perpendicular to the floor. I don't know who does, but just isn't standard around me.
I want an Apple-branded, iOS-running Wristwatch computer with 4G LTE internet that has a built-in speakerphone, can check e-mail and stocks, weather, and GPS navigation -- and a web browser -- with SIRI!!!
NOW -- that would rock, and I would buy one, even for $499.
NOW -- that would rock, and I would buy one, even for $499.
Yeah, I really wanted it for my bathroom but I ended up with a Jawbone Jambox which works fine. Also, there's a new bluetooth shower speaker from the iGrill people coming out soon.
Wondering if it will be compatible with the new iPhone released around the same time. Apple has a way of making things not compatible.
Yep, I can't wait to read the news, view pictures or play games on a one inch screen.
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