Why didn't apple just use the lightning cable for the watch?

[Appl3FTW]

I mean I get it, apple will profit blah blah... But cmon wouldn't it be simpler if we use the same lightning cable? Maybe by using the magport for the watch Apple was able to use the space more instead of integrating it with the motherboard. that one too okay I get it .

 

[foxkoneko]

arent they already doing this just with an extra piece at the end for the watch belly piece

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

So you want it not to be water resistant?

 

[simsdaniel]

It's improved technology. Not only would it make the Watch thicker and less water resistant but who wants to plug a cord into a watch to charge it?

 

[Appl3FTW]

arent they already doing this just with an extra piece at the end for the watch belly piece

No you're talking about the diagnostic port

 

[ericgtr12]

I mean I get it, apple will profit blah blah... But cmon wouldn't it be simpler if we use the same lightning cable? Maybe by using the magport for the watch Apple was able to use the space more instead of integrating it with the motherboard. that one too okay I get it .

^ I second this.

 

[Julien]

I mean I get it, apple will profit blah blah... But cmon wouldn't it be simpler if we use the same lightning cable? Maybe by using the magport for the watch Apple was able to use the space more instead of integrating it with the motherboard. that one too okay I get it .

Watch Lightning port = water entrance.

 

[bunnicula]

I mean I get it, apple will profit blah blah... But cmon wouldn't it be simpler if we use the same lightning cable? Maybe by using the magport for the watch Apple was able to use the space more set of integrating it with the motherboard that one too okay I get it .

If you buy an Edition, it charges in its box and you just plug a lightning cable into the back of the box.

I mean, if you wanted simple.

They didn't put a lightning cable port into the watch because... water damage from an open port.

 

[Appl3FTW]

So you want it not to be water resistant?

But they can create a cover for it check ringke case

 

[Quahog]

I agree, I think the biggest reason is water resistance.

Plus it would probably require more space to have the lightning port.

 

[Appl3FTW]

If you buy an Edition, it charges in its box and you just plug a lightning cable into the back of the box.

I mean, if you wanted simple.

They didn't put a lightning cable port into the watch because... water damage from an open port.

Not lightning, usb type c

 

[webworks415]

But they can create a cover for it check ringke case

Those rubber port covers are ugly. Never seen one on an Apple device, besides those plastic nubs old iPods used to include.

 

[MrLoL]

Because it's so much easier to charge than putting the lightning cable right in the hole. (Even if it's reversible)

 

[shenfrey]

I asked about the water resistance in the Apple Store and the employee said that you should still be careful, it's not completely resistant.

 

[Appl3FTW]

Those rubber port covers are ugly. Never seen one on an Apple device, besides those plastic nubs old iPods used to include.

I was merely suggesting it. I'm sure apple could develop a better cover than plastic.

 

[Julien]

I asked about the water resistance in the Apple Store and the employee said that you should still be careful, it's not completely resistant.

Doesn't matter what you were told by an employee. It only matters what Apple put in writing and it is advertised as being IPx7.

 

[dilap]

Not lightning, usb type c

Just asking, why would they include a lightening cable? But not a USB Type-C?

 

[Appl3FTW]

So that means I have to carry my lightning cable and my magport or the watch plus my 30 pin if I'm using the old iPad. I thought the 30 pin and the lightning cable days were over. now I have to deal with lightning plus the magport. I thought dual cables are over since everything is using lightning cable now but I guess not

 

[shenfrey]

Doesn't matter what you were told by an employee. It only matters what Apple put in writing and it is advertised as being IPx7.

So not completely water resistant then. Sounds to me the employee got it spot on.

 

[ohio.emt]

Do the other smartwatches have a plug in power cord?

 

[Appl3FTW]

Doesn't matter what you were told by an employee. It only matters what Apple put in writing and it is advertised as being IPx7.

The watch is water resistant not waterproof

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Just asking, why would they include a lightening cable? But not a USB Type-C?

Well if it's lightning cable I'm glad. Maybe the reviewer was wrong he said it was type c.

 

[dilap]

I was merely suggesting it. I'm sure apple could develop a better cover than plastic.

I like to think of Apple as a company that try to keep their portable device as free from external moving covers: trying to keep it simple.

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

I was merely suggesting it. I'm sure apple could develop a better cover than plastic.

It makes no sense to suggest a worse implementation. Just ask any Samsung owners how annoying those flaps are.

 

[Julien]

So not completely water resistant then. Sounds to me the employee got it spot on.

What is completely water resistant????? There is no such thing as a completely water resistant watch. Given enough depth/pressure EVRERY watch will fail.

 

[shenfrey]

What is completely water resistant????? There is no such thing as a completely water resistant watch. Given enough depth/pressure EVR+ERY watch will fail.

Yes but with ipx7 there's no such thing as depth. Washing your hands with it is about as good as it gets.