Looks like a cheap Mickey Mouse watch. That’s probably why they made that Mickey Mouse watch face.
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Standard Apple Watch Series 8 Rumored to Feature Same Design as Series 7
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Honestly I’m hoping for a flat body because I would expect a flat screen to come with it, which would make applying a screen protector much easier.
Apple can claim these things are tough as nails but my Series 6 is scratched all to heck and it’s getting annoying.
Apple can claim these things are tough as nails but my Series 6 is scratched all to heck and it’s getting annoying.
It doesn’t though. If you knew anything about watches you’d know the historical link with Mickey Mouse and the watch industry.
still on my AW4 that i have since release.
400 dollar for 4 years of usage is ok the battery is now at 81% and still records all my rides just fine.
This news will be 100% i dont argue that, apple is just like that, having their pro model look so much nicer and better that you feel cheap/having the base applewatch at a price tag of 400 USD.... As unlike the SE everyone can see you went "Cheap"
And although perfectly fine, it somehow does diminishes the overall feel of your purchase as this is still a Apple product and not a Android chinese watch.
BecauZe InfLAtiON!.... i can hear them scream already.
400 dollar for 4 years of usage is ok the battery is now at 81% and still records all my rides just fine.
This news will be 100% i dont argue that, apple is just like that, having their pro model look so much nicer and better that you feel cheap/having the base applewatch at a price tag of 400 USD.... As unlike the SE everyone can see you went "Cheap"
And although perfectly fine, it somehow does diminishes the overall feel of your purchase as this is still a Apple product and not a Android chinese watch.
BecauZe InfLAtiON!.... i can hear them scream already.
Also since apple still sells AW3 new in 2022!
it shows that all these upgrades are kind of minute/incremental and that 5 year old apple watch technology is still being sold as new by apple themselves.
That on it`s own shows that these devices from Apple have small differences amongst them and the newer they get the more of those small changes, but Apple still deem their 5 year old product perfectly fine to sell to consumers in 2022.
That to me shows, that you should switch your AW only once every 5 years at least unless the battery cannot last 5 years, then you see a inherent hardware flaw as the battery just can`t overcome such hardware cycles that Apple handates.
it shows that all these upgrades are kind of minute/incremental and that 5 year old apple watch technology is still being sold as new by apple themselves.
That on it`s own shows that these devices from Apple have small differences amongst them and the newer they get the more of those small changes, but Apple still deem their 5 year old product perfectly fine to sell to consumers in 2022.
That to me shows, that you should switch your AW only once every 5 years at least unless the battery cannot last 5 years, then you see a inherent hardware flaw as the battery just can`t overcome such hardware cycles that Apple handates.
Oh well looks like Apple is not getting my money for one more year... I just like a black/ space grey watch that is aluminium and doest cost the price of a Rolex since the ideal is to upgrade every year, why would I spend more on a titanium or steel case? I do t want a blue watch
I believe you are right. Apple is dropping the ball with the removal of Space Grey or at least a neutral black color. Lot's of people who aren't into that midnight thing. Not sure why Apple thinks it's a good idea.
Well guess I'll keep using my Series 2 space grey watch.
Round is just silly for digital, it's a waste of useful screen area as there are no mechanical hands physically moving around anymore....yeah, yeah, it's a fashion thing, but then get a real watch that carries some clout.....
Yeah, I'm planning on getting the 45mm series 8.......only if it has a flat glass screen. Because I will hope that Zagg will make a tempered glass screen protector for it. I keep scratching the watch screen.
Come on, odd comparison. an Apple watch does not even cost as much as a Rolex watch band.
I think an Aluminum S8 Cellular 45mm and hopefully in the Midnight color is my next Watch.
Given the rate of inflation, holding the price steady is effectively a discount...
Why would they invest the money is changing the design and incur the manufacturing cost of doing so when all they have to do is add a rugged case and matching band, and then add $500 to the price to call it rugged? Thats the money product there… the one they call the rugged… right?
All they need to do now is just match the faux design up with the next batch off greater fools and Tim has just had himself a Quarter that will satisfy his Wall Street buddy’s that have offices just down the hall from him. Thats what its all about, right? Spend little to nothing on innovation and creativity (thats an expense; bad expense.)
All they need to do now is just match the faux design up with the next batch off greater fools and Tim has just had himself a Quarter that will satisfy his Wall Street buddy’s that have offices just down the hall from him. Thats what its all about, right? Spend little to nothing on innovation and creativity (thats an expense; bad expense.)
Written like someone who hasn't used an AW3 and an AW7 (or AW6).
The differences between an AW3 and AW7 are only "small" if you have a sufficiently limited usecase for an AW that you need nothing beyond the most basic features.
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Where are you seeing loss of OS support in three years? Where are you seeing that it'll turn "into a brick"?
Your AW4 should remain supported in WatchOS 9, and thus would have had between five and six years of WatchOS support even if WatchOS 10 ceases to support it.
Even if it's dropped from WatchOS 10 it shouldn't stop working, not sure why you'd think it would.