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Up to 40% Thinner Apple Watch 2 Predicted to Debut at WWDC in June
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Top priorities:
- Bigger battery so it doesn't need to be charged as often.
- Faster processor so apps don't lag.
- Better WiFi and GPS, so it doesn't rely on a nearby iPhone.
None of those involve being thinner...
On the other hand, it also has a 'looks' problem. So hopefully this will help with that.
- Bigger battery so it doesn't need to be charged as often.
- Faster processor so apps don't lag.
- Better WiFi and GPS, so it doesn't rely on a nearby iPhone.
None of those involve being thinner...
On the other hand, it also has a 'looks' problem. So hopefully this will help with that.
I have to say though, if they made the watch 40% thinner, and I was able to get a strap that made it more like a fitness band as opposed to a watch I would take a look at it.
Apparently an analyst is someone who looks at the Apple Watch, sees it's battery life and performance and comes back with the conclusion: You know what, this thing could be a lot thinner.
Fat and rather plain, the APPLE Watch would benefit from being made thinner. However current battery life sucks, leaving Apple in a pickle.
Same. This is one of the things where I actually want a thinner product from Apple.
Remember the iPad 2? Incredibly thin compared to the first iPad, much faster and better battery.
I believe we're seeing the same pattern with the Apple Watch. They released the Apple Watch when it was ready but all the big advancements were still in development and some never made it in to the first gen. With more than a year of the Apple Watch out in the wild, they've learned how people use it and what flaws need to be overcome.
I expect a big leap forward on the Apple Watch 2 and thinner will not mean giving up on an advance in functionality. The existing battery is more than fine. There's little difference between having to charge it every day and every other day. I'd argue that having to remember charging it every other day is worse. Just take it off at night and charge. Works fine as it is. Until the AppleWatch can last a week between charges, I'd rather they put their efforts into a faster processor and slimmer profile *while maintaining the existing battery*.
I believe we're seeing the same pattern with the Apple Watch. They released the Apple Watch when it was ready but all the big advancements were still in development and some never made it in to the first gen. With more than a year of the Apple Watch out in the wild, they've learned how people use it and what flaws need to be overcome.
I expect a big leap forward on the Apple Watch 2 and thinner will not mean giving up on an advance in functionality. The existing battery is more than fine. There's little difference between having to charge it every day and every other day. I'd argue that having to remember charging it every other day is worse. Just take it off at night and charge. Works fine as it is. Until the AppleWatch can last a week between charges, I'd rather they put their efforts into a faster processor and slimmer profile *while maintaining the existing battery*.
The watch needs to be and can be thinner as long as they make it larger. It's too thick and the screen is too small.
Win win in my opinion.
Also...
50mm round dial with thin bezel.
always on display...with minimal info...like time, date and when you raise your arm, you get the full display of information. Very good compromise IMO.
Minimum 2 days battery life (36 hours or more).
Win win in my opinion.
Also...
50mm round dial with thin bezel.
always on display...with minimal info...like time, date and when you raise your arm, you get the full display of information. Very good compromise IMO.
Minimum 2 days battery life (36 hours or more).
Or you've never heard of "thinner size, same battery", which is what I want, because I don't have an issue with the current battery life capacity.
Either way, this community will always be very much divided.
I have an apple watch, been using it for about 2 weeks now. It's a great product and I'm finding it quite useful especially when I run. Being able to control my MapMyRun app without having to access my iPhone as well as controlling the audio player is a nice feature. But I can tell it suffers from first generation woes. Many times there can be a significant lag in opening an app or pressing a command on the touch screen. A stronger processor is definitely needed in the next generation, and I'm sure that will require a stronger battery. Maybe they'll shock us all, but I can't see a thinner watch being able to achieve that.
Wearing the watch is a pleasure. It's so amazingly light weight, I can't even tell I'm wearing it. The watch is already as thin or thinner as most standard high quality timepieces, and it's a fraction of the weight of those. There's no need at all to make the watch thinner, just keep the same footprint and add additional features such as GPS, stronger battery, etc. I don't have a major issue with the battery right now. Typically I can get through a day with 20-40% of battery life left, but I wouldn't dare not charge it every night because i know I couldn't get through the next full day without it running out. It would be great to be able to go 2-3 days without having to worry about charging it.
Wearing the watch is a pleasure. It's so amazingly light weight, I can't even tell I'm wearing it. The watch is already as thin or thinner as most standard high quality timepieces, and it's a fraction of the weight of those. There's no need at all to make the watch thinner, just keep the same footprint and add additional features such as GPS, stronger battery, etc. I don't have a major issue with the battery right now. Typically I can get through a day with 20-40% of battery life left, but I wouldn't dare not charge it every night because i know I couldn't get through the next full day without it running out. It would be great to be able to go 2-3 days without having to worry about charging it.
Unless there are significantly new features, I'm not sure why it would be a WWDC item...
(Thinner would be nice, but I'm not likely to upgrade until it's got some significant other upgrades).
Gary
(Thinner would be nice, but I'm not likely to upgrade until it's got some significant other upgrades).
Gary
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A long time Apple customer and enthusiast (not blind supporter) I have a huge annual budget for keeping my Apple gear up to date.
Upon release I eagerly pre-ordered a SS watch. After a full twelve days of heavy use and evaluation, I returned it before the return period expired. Disappointed but not surprised it was just too much of a gadget for my preferences.
Yet I'm not saying it's without merit, Apple's got to start somewhere. Who knows what may come of the AW... time will tell.
Don't worry, they'll still be worth the $50+ each you paid for them....won't they?
Cuz it's ... new. It was their most focused on product when it was first unveiled.
I'm not interested in thinner. The currant watch is thin enough for me. If it has some interesting new sensors I would be interested.
Given its acceptance in the medical field, I can online imagine this will probably happen.
Apple S1 SoC is 28nm... !!
so of course they have LOTS of room to improve and this WILL lead to :
It's almost like if apple did that on purpose, they could have released the S1 with a lower tech node, yet they didn't... in order to get a tremendous 2nd gen upgrade ?
Come on, give us a state of the art 14/16mm S2 SoC è_é !!
so of course they have LOTS of room to improve and this WILL lead to :
- same battery life in thinner package,
- more processing speed.
It's almost like if apple did that on purpose, they could have released the S1 with a lower tech node, yet they didn't... in order to get a tremendous 2nd gen upgrade ?
Come on, give us a state of the art 14/16mm S2 SoC è_é !!
Not a surprise anymore. If Apple wants to go the way of that TV show I watched about 2057, then...
... then I guess they're just going to start now.
... then I guess they're just going to start now.
Can't say much more that hasn't already been said. Been waiting patiently for gen 2, hoping for:
Speed
Less phone dependence
1.5 day battery
Possibly a 46-50mm option (hoping)
Some more health sensors
2nd gen is going to fix and improve so many things, can't wait.
Speed
Less phone dependence
1.5 day battery
Possibly a 46-50mm option (hoping)
Some more health sensors
2nd gen is going to fix and improve so many things, can't wait.
The battery life is actually fine. I haven't had any problems.