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Purported Schematics and Details on iWatch Show Rectangular Body, Round Sensor Plate
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Perhaps the Fuelband was nothing more than a stealth concept development program for the iWatch? That might partly explain why it was iOS only... pure conjecture.
Actually, if you "Applelify" that watch and take the design into 2014 i think that could look kinda nice
Maybe it'll take a cue from this concept smartwatch (ignore the jewelry part):
And have a regular watch movement at the top... that can run for years on its own... with the smart display below it.
That way you still have a watch even if the smart battery dies, plus you can always see the time.
To me, that would be the best of both worlds.
And have a regular watch movement at the top... that can run for years on its own... with the smart display below it.
That way you still have a watch even if the smart battery dies, plus you can always see the time.
To me, that would be the best of both worlds.
Interesting that Apple announced the Marc Newson hire ahead of this event. I, for one, would prefer a "band" like Nike that I can wear w. my existing watch but let's see tomorrow. The Ikepod here looks very similar to the leaked schematics: http://www.marc-newson.com/ProjectCategorys.aspx?GroupSelected=0&Category=Timepieces
That's pretty ugly, IMHO. Watch designs are so subjective. Apple will need to hit this one out of the park.
I don't know why everyone is so in love with the Moto 360 being circular.
Besides the actual watchfaces, the whole UI is just a square with cut off corners. Readability for text is probably worse, and screen area isn't as much as it can be with an equally wide square. It also shows compromise in engineering and design with a black strip at the bottom.
The Moto 360 being circular also doesn't look different enough from traditional watches from a third person. It only will if you're close to it. Apple would want iWatches to be easily recognized.
I think Apple will still impress us with the iWatch by making it completely metal, and using a magnetic band that is easily adjusted without the traditional pin-in-hole and latch that all these current smartwatches and regular watches have.
There will be an insane amount of small touches in its design that make it better than anything.
Besides the actual watchfaces, the whole UI is just a square with cut off corners. Readability for text is probably worse, and screen area isn't as much as it can be with an equally wide square. It also shows compromise in engineering and design with a black strip at the bottom.
The Moto 360 being circular also doesn't look different enough from traditional watches from a third person. It only will if you're close to it. Apple would want iWatches to be easily recognized.
I think Apple will still impress us with the iWatch by making it completely metal, and using a magnetic band that is easily adjusted without the traditional pin-in-hole and latch that all these current smartwatches and regular watches have.
There will be an insane amount of small touches in its design that make it better than anything.
Good thing is that Tim Cook shows they know this - on D11 he makes the point they need to wow people to get a wearable that would be accepted.
Yep. And there have been a few others like that, too. E.g:
But they have little displays below the clock movement, not a nice big one that you could have with a vertical rectangular case.
it's weird to be less that 20 hours away from a product launchh and have no true clue as to what it looks like. we know what the iphone looks like but close to nothing on the watch.
Yeah I don't like the little ticker tape strip either
It was the first thing that popped in my head though when I thought half analog / half digital
Likely not going on sale until 2015 so not in production so no leaks > exactly how apple kept the new Mac Pro secret until the announcement. Either way, a big day for apple and Cook tom.
most sport luxury watches are between 41-44. 46 is not excepcional but is big, although it could be trendy easily
I think the overall fault of the moto 360 is that it's not useful basically, and in terms of beauty they never will be able to compete with mechanical watches so there is nothing left
This just goes to show how difficult it is to design a watch that everyone will like. In many mid-to-high end watch circles, Hublot, Panerai and the Royal Oak Offshore are three of the cheesiest, giant choices out there. I wouldn't wear one if it was given to me. The regular Royal Oak is a classic, though.
Either way, no reason to make digital smart watches look like classic analogue watches. That big Moto 360 looks ridiculous, and, while a smaller, circular design might look ok, a rectangle makes more sense, functionally.
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Most sport luxury watches that size are overbuilt for deep sea diving. A gentleman's watch is still usually in the 36mm-40mm range.
iwatch cad mockup on youtube!
I found this on the vid showing the leaked schematics, looking good : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFK8PemKfBQ
I found this on the vid showing the leaked schematics, looking good : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFK8PemKfBQ
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