capacitors discharge too quick, all they are is like an accumulator to provide a boost for the system when needed.
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This is not a typical 1st Gen, don't expect early upgrade
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capacitors discharge too quick, all they are is like an accumulator to provide a boost for the system when needed.
Sure, maybe traditional electrolytic ones, but I'm talking about the latest advancements.
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Said this in another thread, which hilariously likened the Apple Watch to the MacBook line (not the new rMB) in terms of maturity and longevity XD
I fully expect it to work effectively for two full years, but that second year is likely going to be rough - the software will start to lag upon the first major software update. Third year and second major software update? It'll run like a turd and the battery, even a new one, will likely be 20%+ less effective due to the software upgrades. There is the possibility that Apple won't overburden the hw with needier software, but history suggests otherwise.
If anyone is on any kind of budget, I strongly advise skipping the first iteration, it simply isn't worth the price of entry. This isn't even a critique of Apple before the defence force ready their unicorn lazers, it's the nature of the beast where new product categories are concerned. Yeah yeah, smart watches have been around for years in some form, I'm not suggesting for one moment Apple have invented it, but the category is undoubtedly still in its absolute infancy.
Me? Fortunately, I'm not on a budget and am getting one because I'm always interested in new tech, but I'm fully aware that it'll have a very limited useful* life. I'll buy the second iteration most likely, assuming a) it's a big improvement and b) I actually find it useful.
Best plan is to buy the sku you can reasonably afford and won't cry over when it's horribly superseded. And buy it immediately, rinse 12 good months out of the thing. I pity the fools who'll full pay whack for any sku 6 months in.
*Useful life. I never mentioned the word obsolete, an oft misused term. I'd hate to have to use an iPad 2 these days, but you can still largely use it for what it was bought for. The iPad 1, in contrast, I would say IS obsolete - my mum has mine, it's still fine as a basic video/podcast player in the kitchen. However, one of it's core features at launch, browsing the web, is nigh on unusable these days due to Safari crashes, lack of ram and a very high % of websites that simply will not load. The first Apple Watch will only be obsolete in the true sense when you can no longer pair it with a fully functioning iPhone. I'd hate to use it beyond year two though, eesh.
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I agree. I do eventually believe the wearable will be the LTE source and the larger device will be your iPad or Macbookmaybe in 2020
I would not like a world where everyone is on speakerphone!
As long as the bands are interchangeable with whatever the next model is I don't see any reason why there can't be yearly update cycles to the watch. The Sport and Watch models are both cheaper than an iPhone without it being carrier subsidized and people don't mind upgrading those every year if they can.
There is already talk that they had to remove some of the sensors on the watch because it wasn't working properly yet. Battery also seems to be a compromise. There is no way this thing is a complete product. I expect and new and better version sooner than you think.
I have no plans to have a long conversation on the watch. I would answer and say 'just a second. grabbing my phone'. I have missed too many calls trying to fumble the phone out of a pocket. I also love the quick access to the text feature.
However, this just gave me a great idea for an app. I have discovered if you use the text feature when the phone rings the caller often leaves a message before seeing you just texted them saying I'll call right back.
Wouldn't it be great if we could record a few custom answers with our voices that the phone (or watch controlling) actually answers the phone and plays for the caller before hanging up? It would be like an instant targeted answering machine.
I don't believe those APIs will be available. Good idea. But not likely implementable.
99% of that would have to be on the phone. It already sends recordings attached to texts. You are probably correct because I cannot think of any app that answers the phone from within. However, APPLE could add such a feature easily. It would not even be that big a program. The iPhone can already answer the phone and store voice recordings. All it needs to do is sequence it as 1. answer the phone. 2. play recording. 3. Hang up. In fact it could even take the canned texts it replies with and just synthesize the voice reply. hmmmm
Bluetooth Headphones
What you need the watch for then
Because those pair to the phone too ;-)
Just because the battery is replaceable does not mean that they will offer a higher capacity. Only newer versions of the watch will most likely use the battery more efficiently.
I still stand by that the Apple Watch will not be physically updated for at-least 12 to 18 months. Earliest event I think will be WWDC 2016, most likely FALL 2016.
Remember, the Watch is launching April 24th in 9 countries. The worldwide roll-out will certainly take all summer into fall. I highly doubt an early 2016 update.
Since the Watch heavily relies on the iPhone....technically upgrading your phone in the fall could speed up the watch and add functionality.
I think to revitalize the watch around the holidays 2015, they will add Watch OS 2.0, along with the new iPhones and also offer new watch casings or "Editions" and watch bands to get those holiday watch sales going!
By then developers would also have had a chance to create a handful of killer apps that apple can really market!
Remember, the Watch is launching April 24th in 9 countries. The worldwide roll-out will certainly take all summer into fall. I highly doubt an early 2016 update.
Since the Watch heavily relies on the iPhone....technically upgrading your phone in the fall could speed up the watch and add functionality.
I think to revitalize the watch around the holidays 2015, they will add Watch OS 2.0, along with the new iPhones and also offer new watch casings or "Editions" and watch bands to get those holiday watch sales going!
By then developers would also have had a chance to create a handful of killer apps that apple can really market!
Yeah I really don't see the logic behind people who think that it will be upgraded before the holiday season. What kind of sense would it make for apple to try and push out an upgraded version before the first model ever sees a holiday season itself?
I personally could potentially see yearly update, but I could also see longer depending on how much change new iPhone hardware and new watch software can accomplish on its own.
I personally could potentially see yearly update, but I could also see longer depending on how much change new iPhone hardware and new watch software can accomplish on its own.
2nd & 3rd Generation Apple Watches
I'm hesitantly interested in the Apple Watch. Being Active Duty military and spending much of my time outside, I would love to have the capability to use a watch to receive incoming notifications, versus having to constantly take the phone out from the pocket. These devices are expensive, even more so for us in the military who don't have deep pockets. Thinking long term, does anyone here on the forum believe that Apple will make a new iteration of the watch every year, or keep the physical watch the same and simply change/update software? I'm hoping they realize that not everyone will be able to afford to keep up with the watch every year, and will decide to keep the watch as is for at least 2 years and continue to make improvements with software updates. I know it's a shot in the dark, but what are your thoughts?
I'm hesitantly interested in the Apple Watch. Being Active Duty military and spending much of my time outside, I would love to have the capability to use a watch to receive incoming notifications, versus having to constantly take the phone out from the pocket. These devices are expensive, even more so for us in the military who don't have deep pockets. Thinking long term, does anyone here on the forum believe that Apple will make a new iteration of the watch every year, or keep the physical watch the same and simply change/update software? I'm hoping they realize that not everyone will be able to afford to keep up with the watch every year, and will decide to keep the watch as is for at least 2 years and continue to make improvements with software updates. I know it's a shot in the dark, but what are your thoughts?
I think the first Watch will be good for two years and one major software update that'll marginally upgrade it's functionality, coinciding with the release of Watch v2 . It'll probably get a 2nd "major" software update when version 3 of the Watch appears, but that'll probably be a largely featureless update that'll ultimately slow it down, kill the battery quicker, and likely be best avoided. Think iOS 4 on the 3G.
I don't for a minute think there'll be new hardware this calendar year. Too many people cite the iPad 3-->iPad 4 transition, conveniently ignoring it's the ONLY time there's been a hardware update in <12 months through 6 iPads and 8 iPhones. There were lots of sound, well considered speculations for that one quick cycle too - lightning cable, shift to holiday season, A5X not being quite up to snuff (although I was quite happy with my iPad 3 until I bought an rMini), a more coherent os strategy (remember getting a new iPad then waiting 6 months for a new iOS update?) meaning new hw/new iOS x.0.
However, I fully expect a version 2 in calendar year 2016, be it first half of the year or second. How people can think otherwise baffles me.
I'm not going to say version 1 is half baked, but it's absolutely a 1st gen product. I find the original post in this thread inexplicable and delusional tbh, there is sooo much room for improvement as detailed by other posters.
I don't for a minute think there'll be new hardware this calendar year. Too many people cite the iPad 3-->iPad 4 transition, conveniently ignoring it's the ONLY time there's been a hardware update in <12 months through 6 iPads and 8 iPhones. There were lots of sound, well considered speculations for that one quick cycle too - lightning cable, shift to holiday season, A5X not being quite up to snuff (although I was quite happy with my iPad 3 until I bought an rMini), a more coherent os strategy (remember getting a new iPad then waiting 6 months for a new iOS update?) meaning new hw/new iOS x.0.
However, I fully expect a version 2 in calendar year 2016, be it first half of the year or second. How people can think otherwise baffles me.
I'm not going to say version 1 is half baked, but it's absolutely a 1st gen product. I find the original post in this thread inexplicable and delusional tbh, there is sooo much room for improvement as detailed by other posters.
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Agree. I think Watch will have its first update with/after the release of iPhone 7. I do, however, think more case offerings will appear, possibly with iPhone 6S.
Yep. I'm prepared for an iPad/iPad 2 scenario, but I think the above is much more likely.