It works just as well as the newest android watch out. Might not have as good battery life.
Is the Apple Watch as functional as you thought it would be?
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It works just as well as the newest android watch out. Might not have as good battery life.
I understand the logic behind your statement but the moto 360 gen 1 has the same functionality as the gen 2 or higher end android watches.
Night Spring
macrumors P6
It does? Are you seriously saying all they changed is the look?
AppleB
macrumors 65816
For me personally I wasn't interested in any smart watch I was interested in the Apple Watch because it flows with my iPhone seamlessly. The cost difference between AW and Watch is a non issue for me. If I want a Apple device I pay the price.
There are plenty of 3rd party bands that are good nice for a Apple Watch Sport.
The Apple bands are worth the price if someone wants them. There's a level of service that comes with that price that I don't mind paying.
There are plenty of 3rd party bands that are good nice for a Apple Watch Sport.
The Apple bands are worth the price if someone wants them. There's a level of service that comes with that price that I don't mind paying.
As far as what it's capable of doing with an iphone yes.
You'll receive all of your iphones notifications but they're not actionable. You'll have to use "ok google" for search inquiries and set reminders instead of siri. I can't remember if you're able to add to your calendar. You also get your steps tracked although the data isn't able to be synced back to your iphone or ios fitness apps(so far). You can also control your music.
Depending on what you actually use your apple watch for android watches may be an option for the price.
I generally agree with everything you're saying but for all other apple products(my desktop, tablets, media streamers and phones are apple) that isn't an apple watch. I've had multiple iphone without apple care fixed for free and I do appreciate the general "check ups" they provide for my older macbook.
- For fitness tracking there are better products out there for a lot less.
- IMO there are nicer $300-$400 watches that don't require you to buy an additional watch strap(leather/metal instead of rubber) for casual events.
- Android wear receives all of the iphones notifications just like the apple watch does.
caligurl
macrumors 68040
I use it more than I thought I would! I'm pleasantly surprised with the fitness aspects (although I still refuse to give up my polar! I wear that on my right wrist during workout so I get both sets of data!)
I LOVE that it's gotten me off my lazy arse during the day! I have a desk job and it's SO easy to just sit here all day long! A few years ago I had set my fitbit one to alarm every hour to remind me to get up and walk around a bit.... I igored it after like 2 days! but with apple watch giving me acheivements I'm hooked and want the weekly and whole month ones (and the 365 and 500 and 1000 ones!) so I'm really anal about getting in my stands and move calories!
I use it for shopping lists. something I did a couple times with the phone, but it was seriously annoying to use the phone when shopping... especially if I didn't have a pocket that day and had to put my phone back into my purse. it was much easier to use a little pad of paper that I could set down in the cart seat! now I can use my watch (clear app)! LOVE it!
I use the timers all the time! I set them when hand watering our plants, I set them when I cooking, I set them when I need any other reminders! LOVE the timers! (had no clue I'd use that before getting the watch!
I do like using it to send hubby texts then shopping... same thing as with a list... if I don't have pockets I had to keep getting it out of my purse.... no I use the watch and I just respond by talking to the watch (although I wonder if people are looking at me strangely when I do that!
i set reminders to do things when i get home, or at work, or at the store... things i never used with just the phone!
LOVE LOVE LOVE apple pay with it! (and paying at starbucks)
if anyone asks about the watch i can go on and on about how great "I" think it is.... but i do realize it's personal and only as good what each individual gets out of it!
there are a couple of apps that i REALLY want to add apple watch support but it's looking pretty hopeless: nest (IDIOTS!) and onstar. I've given up on both of them, though.....
I LOVE that it's gotten me off my lazy arse during the day! I have a desk job and it's SO easy to just sit here all day long! A few years ago I had set my fitbit one to alarm every hour to remind me to get up and walk around a bit.... I igored it after like 2 days! but with apple watch giving me acheivements I'm hooked and want the weekly and whole month ones (and the 365 and 500 and 1000 ones!) so I'm really anal about getting in my stands and move calories!
I use it for shopping lists. something I did a couple times with the phone, but it was seriously annoying to use the phone when shopping... especially if I didn't have a pocket that day and had to put my phone back into my purse. it was much easier to use a little pad of paper that I could set down in the cart seat! now I can use my watch (clear app)! LOVE it!
I use the timers all the time! I set them when hand watering our plants, I set them when I cooking, I set them when I need any other reminders! LOVE the timers! (had no clue I'd use that before getting the watch!
I do like using it to send hubby texts then shopping... same thing as with a list... if I don't have pockets I had to keep getting it out of my purse.... no I use the watch and I just respond by talking to the watch (although I wonder if people are looking at me strangely when I do that!
i set reminders to do things when i get home, or at work, or at the store... things i never used with just the phone!
LOVE LOVE LOVE apple pay with it! (and paying at starbucks)
if anyone asks about the watch i can go on and on about how great "I" think it is.... but i do realize it's personal and only as good what each individual gets out of it!
there are a couple of apps that i REALLY want to add apple watch support but it's looking pretty hopeless: nest (IDIOTS!) and onstar. I've given up on both of them, though.....
AppleB
macrumors 65816
For fitness tracking there are devices that cater specifically to those task and may be better at it than a Apple Watch. Just like a Kindle Paper White is more conducive for reading than a iPad. Of course you can read on a iPad but for long reading sessions a Paper White is it because that's all it does. Even though the Paper White has internet capabilities one would not want it for serious browsing.
No one is required to buy a extra band for Apple Watch for other than casual events. Being a fashion point there are guys wearing $3000 suits with Nike Sneakers these days. Some, myself included find the sport band very comfortable for all occasions.
If the Apple bands are too much for user there are lower priced options. Tons of them. I've seen 3rd party Bands that are more expensive than some of the more expensive Apple offerings that are very attractive.
As far as what a Apple Watch owner is paying for I can only speak for myself. I'm paying for a useful, fun device that makes certain task slightly more convenient and yes with the Apple logo there are 5 stores in my area that I can get a repair or replace. If that convenience comes with the price of the logo I'll buy it. I have many more options outside the device itself( Watch) than I would have with a Android Watch. IMO that's how I feel about all Apple devices.
AppleB
macrumors 65816
I use the Apple Watch for shopping list also. I done this on my phone but came very close dropping the phone several times while pushing a cart.
BarracksSi
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Another +1 for using it for shopping lists (and a +1 for Clear, too). It's very slick.
I almost wish it was easier to set the wrist raise to go to the app instead of the clock face, but double-tapping the crown to switch to the running app is so fast, I can't complain.
I almost wish it was easier to set the wrist raise to go to the app instead of the clock face, but double-tapping the crown to switch to the running app is so fast, I can't complain.
iMas70
macrumors 65816
I'll have to try it for shopping lists. Currently I have a shopping list in Notes. I add to it until I go shopping then delete items as I buy them. Also have a TTD in Notes (Things To Do). Comes in handy to keep track of the things that I need to do. It's a never ending list.
I got it for free but after using it for 2 months, I would be happy to pay for one now.
I use it for
-Running: The built in app is a little slow to start but it works well. Runkeeper is finally native and I managed to get it working perfectly.
-Google Maps: I use it to get public transport directions while running for my bus. Much better to have it on the wrist instead
of trying to pull out my iPhone and falling over.
Maps: Great for navigation while bike riding and in the car. No longer hook my iPhone to the dashboard to the car.
-Waterlogged: Very useful to stay hydrated.
-Post: Get my delivery status on the wrist.
What I wish could be improved:
-Speed
-More native and innovative apps that I can't think of.
-Apple Pay in my country.
-Sleep tracking
I use it for
-Running: The built in app is a little slow to start but it works well. Runkeeper is finally native and I managed to get it working perfectly.
-Google Maps: I use it to get public transport directions while running for my bus. Much better to have it on the wrist instead
of trying to pull out my iPhone and falling over.
Maps: Great for navigation while bike riding and in the car. No longer hook my iPhone to the dashboard to the car.
-Waterlogged: Very useful to stay hydrated.
-Post: Get my delivery status on the wrist.
What I wish could be improved:
-Speed
-More native and innovative apps that I can't think of.
-Apple Pay in my country.
-Sleep tracking
douglasf13
macrumors 68000
If you look at the Apple Watch as a highly functional wristwatch, you're probably happy with the Watch, as I am.
If you look at the Apple Watch as an eventual iPhone replacement that you want to play with all day, you'll likely be disappointed.
I only expected to use my Watch to occasionally check time, date, weather and appointments, as well as field text/calls/emails via notifications. I'm not even using a single third party app at this point.
I think the big problem is that people buy the Watch expecting it to be as interactive and useful as a phone or computer, but that's just not the strength of this kind of device.
If you look at the Apple Watch as an eventual iPhone replacement that you want to play with all day, you'll likely be disappointed.
I only expected to use my Watch to occasionally check time, date, weather and appointments, as well as field text/calls/emails via notifications. I'm not even using a single third party app at this point.
I think the big problem is that people buy the Watch expecting it to be as interactive and useful as a phone or computer, but that's just not the strength of this kind of device.
I've sold my Apple Watch, tried android wear, then bought an Apple Watch because I found a really good deal on one.
For what you use an aw for you can get for around $100 with a moto 360. Not saying you should but maybe something to think about
douglasf13
macrumors 68000
The Apple Watch is the only smartwatch I'd consider wearing, in terms of design, and I prefer something that's completely tied into the Apple ecosystem, since it is more seamless (and my wife and I actually do like the sketch thing.) I don't use 3rd party stuff with the watch, but I do use Siri quite a bit, including for my Apple Music subscription.
I like my Apple Watch on the link bracelet enough that I'd wear it even it was just a plain digital watch.
BarracksSi
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That's it right there.
My usual AW faces have the time, date, weather, and buttons for alarms and the timer. Basic stuff, all related to timekeeping. I don't have to monitor an electric car or home security cameras, so I don't need complicated complications.
Everything else is a bonus and still easily accessible.
sjinsjca
macrumors 68020
We have a paper shopping list held with a magnet on the 'fridge. Everyone who notes we're running low on something scribbles it on the list. Before heading to the store, I take a snapshot of the list with my phone, and favorite it. Presto: it's now available to me on my wrist (since I have my Favorites photo folder sync'd with the Watch).
Surprisingly handy! And yes, it's prevented the dreaded iPhone Fumble many times.
sjinsjca
macrumors 68020
Wow. People do that? How can anyone spend hundreds of dollars on such a misunderstanding of the basic principles of the product?
The Watch is to the Phone as the Phone is to my laptop as my laptop is to my desktop workstation. They complement each other. Each has its role.
It's smaller, offering convenience and portability and immediacy, all of which are valuable for specific use cases. My life is notification-heavy, for example, so the immediacy of having them tap my wrist and be right there for a quick look is huge for me. It means I don't have to drag my phone out of my pocket dozens of times a day. Similarly, reminders: today, for example, I was in a meeting in an unfamiliar city, and my watch tapped me on the wrist when my phone had calculated it was time to depart for my next meeting, based on current traffic. Navigation is another huge benefit: the tap-tap and double-taps to turn right or left are brilliant and help me keep my eyes on the road. Podcast control is another big benefit, as I can quickly control those (or other media) with a quick swipe-and-tap.
None of these are absolute necessities of life, of course. So what? It's like having a Fastrak token in your car: it may save only a few seconds here and there, but not having to stop and throw money out the window at every toll booth makes life a bit nicer.
So multiply that a few dozen-fold for the Watch.
AppleB
macrumors 65816
convergent
macrumors 68040
I think I may have replied earlier but after reading a lot of the negative replies have another couple of thoughts. To me, the AW has been a lot of fun to learn, and just a couple of weeks in I find there are many little things that I keep learning about and some I'm able to tweak into my use and some I don't need. For example, I'm on the way now from US to Paris and changed my watch face to show the time in my home time zone in a complication. I will just use that for trips. Another one was while I was working in the yard my playlist ended (iPhone with wired earbuds) and my hands were all dirty so I didn't want to touch my phone. I just summons Siri on the watch to play new music. The thing I use it the most for is messages. I can never feel the vibrate on my iPhone when in my pocket. With the watch I don't miss them. And I tweaked the default responses so most things I can quickly reply to on the watch. I got the watch a few days after getting a 6s Plus. It's a perfect companion for the plus because it's so big I don't always want to pull it out. So I'm loving the watch, but I went into it knowing what it did and have been taking my time tweaking how I use it.
AppleB
macrumors 65816
A good Watch app for Air Travel is App in the Air. I set up a complication for it in the modular watch face. I had a delayed connection and had all the flight info right on the watch. I didn't have to reach for my phone while having to deal with my carry on luggage.
I'm very satisfied with its current functions.
I'm very satisfied with its current functions.