Is going to be a fitness device, so it has to be waterproof.
The first reason is that you can go jogging when it rains, the second is that you may use it while swimming.
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More Claims of September 9 Debut for Apple's Wearable Device, Likely Positioned as iPhone Accessory
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Is going to be a fitness device, so it has to be waterproof.
The first reason is that you can go jogging when it rains, the second is that you may use it while swimming.
I don't always want to carry my iPhone with me. It's heavy and bulky. It would be awesome if they made a version of the iWatch that could be used as a phone. Paired with a set of wireless headphones with a mic so you don't look like a fool talking to your wrist. All it would need is a few apps like contacts and calenders plus the mobile phone functionality. I would happily pay a premium for such a device.
Hah, they should include one with every iPhone 6 if it's just an "accessory." That way, lots and lots of people would have one from day one and it would receive huge marketing (as if it won't anyway!) because suddenly loads of people would have them. Obviously they'd also be purchasable by themselves as well for those who don't buy an iPhone 6. Obviously this is never going to happen, but it's a nice idea...at least in my head.
Ah, I also would very happily pay a preminum for such a device too. Just let me make/receive calls/texts and check my calendar. I would even go as far as to say I would sync using iTunes (which I hate with a passion) to get my contacts on it.
One can only dream....
Yeah, because Pebble was such a DOA as well, nobody wanted that crap. I mean, being the most funded project for longer than any other record holder on Kickstarter does not mean anything at all. Why on earth would anyone buy a Pebble to extend what their phone already does?
Doesn't the Pebble last for days? That's something way better than a smartphone. Also just because it's the most funded Kickstarter doesn't mean it's anywhere near the revenue scale as the iPhone, which is what Apple wants the iWatch to be.
If this is just an iPhone accessory, why the Flint Center debut as if this is
as gamechanging as the Macintosh?!?
*sigh*
Yet more Tim Cook bullspit nonsense ....
as gamechanging as the Macintosh?!?
*sigh*
Yet more Tim Cook bullspit nonsense ....
Yes it does have good battery life. But the main point is that a smart watch that is only an accessory to a phone still got tremendous response, so that is definitely something that some people really would like to buy.
No, but that was not what we were talking about. Did I mention revenues?
I was simply giving an example of why this claim is wrong: "Everyone has gotten wearables all wrong. Why on earth would anyone buy a smart watch to extend what their phone already does?"
i never thought it was going to be a 100% stand alone device. a watch is an accessory. this will be too. i also think its primary function is health and wellness. but it will do a lot more in that area than the current bands. pretty sure it will link to your phone to do a lot of stuff too. things that will make it so your phone can stay in your pocket a lot more. siri to send texts, switch songs in iTunes, maybe even things like directions. that would be nice when walking and trying to find a place. might even tell time!
i'm REALLY hoping it does not look like the mock-up in this entry. that thing is fugly!!
i'm REALLY hoping it does not look like the mock-up in this entry. that thing is fugly!!
The Pebble is able to pass off its "accessory" function because it does have great battery life. Along with that, it's simple to use and cheaper than most watches.
IMO, if Apple released their iWatch and it was successful as the Pebble they would NOT be happy.
I have a feeling that the media will feel a negative sentiment however once the product reaches consumers and the apps start arriving for it the tone will change. The media never "gets it". Happened with the iPhone and the iPad. Most likely will happen with this too.
Apple's stock usually reflects this. Historical tendency has been: new product, stock drops. Product arrives in customer's hands and adoption rate goes crazy, stock goes up.
I'm buying AAPL shares and holding.
If this rumor is true, this is the best news I have heard so far about a potential iWatch. Any true smart watch, in my opinion, is just an accessory to your phone. If it doesn't work in tandem with your phone, it is just a fitness device. Something tells me the continuity features between iOS and OS X may have come about as a result of testing and development for the iWatch.
I don't need an iPhone accessory that doubles as a fitbit. Sorry. I have an iPhone and common sense to eat healthy and exercise.
Unless it's affordable. If this iPhone "accessory" is $299, then no way. If it's $199 or less, then we may be on to something.
Unless it's affordable. If this iPhone "accessory" is $299, then no way. If it's $199 or less, then we may be on to something.
That's my thinking so I hope this is what is going to be. But there are devices like the Fitbit that is not waterproof.
I am a swimmer and I would love to have something that is waterproof and not worry about when washing hands, taking a shower, etc. just like my watch.
You don't really need the dash in your car either if you know how to drive safe and about how often you need to feed it gas. I see this as a way to refine the inaccurate feelings we have, like hungry or thirsty, or ones we have no clue of, like deficiencies or early health warnings.
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I take it that we haven't gotten a "nope" for this yet that it is happening... wish we had a "yep" though.
So you could argue that a dashboard is only necessary to cater to the less intelligent. Same for a fitbit or fuel band.
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