Apple announces Apple Watch
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And the iPad is a giant iPhone.
Why does 'look like a watch' even matter anyway? I personally wanted this:
https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/974084/video-403126-h264_high.mp4
Are you trolling right now?
Oh I don't know.. because it's a watch maybe?
Zeyphersan
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Man that thing looks awful
Only a watch in name. The clock will be just one feature.
Should the iPhone look like this?
freenudemacusers
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is there a rule about sleeve rolling at apple hq
AnathemicOne
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I always keep thinking of some guard defense force or watch tower in reading "Apple Watch", am I the only one?
Jzero
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Just read some of the people in this thread praising Apples masterful design haha
Are you referring to that piece of junk Samsung sells right now?
Only a watch in name. The clock will be just one feature.
Should the iPhone look like this?
Nah, I think it should look like this.
Samsung's not the only one making Android wear.
What "killer features" would you give it? The thing has tons of cool features. Loving the map feature and the thought of not having to hold my phone while walking with maps open.
It doesn't HAVE to do a bunch of stuff that Android watches don't do. It just has to be really good at what it does, and that's where Apple tends to excel.
Was hoping it would be round, but it's the design is growing on me somewhat.
SwiftDeath
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Smart Watches in general seem like such a forced product by consumer electronics manufacturers. I have yet to be impressed by the styling or functionality of any of them.
Would've thought Apple could've at least made one that didn't look terrible. Oh well
Would've thought Apple could've at least made one that didn't look terrible. Oh well
I can't take anyone seriously who would describe this:
or:
as "ugly as sin" or "terrible."
I strongly suspect that if the style, material, and whatnot were exactly the same as they are now, but the centerpiece were round, the design would be a lot less controversial.
EDIT:
Nope. 42mm.
or:
as "ugly as sin" or "terrible."
I strongly suspect that if the style, material, and whatnot were exactly the same as they are now, but the centerpiece were round, the design would be a lot less controversial.
EDIT:
Nope. 42mm.
Earthanoid
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I'm surprised that the watch is so ugly. The Moto 360 and round LG watch look much better. The larger version of the watch is 48 mm and square so its actually bigger than the Moto 360 so I think people who think the Moto 360 is too big will be similarly disappointed with the Apple Watch.
Functionally I didn't see much that Android Wear doesn't do. NFC could be really useful though if they are more successful than Android in promoting adoption. But other than a different UI paradigm its doing the same kind of stuff. This isn't a dig at Apple, I find my Gear Live to be really useful so similar function is a good thing. But its not the revolution in wearables a lot of people were expecting.
What Apple really got right is the variety. There seems to be a lot of combinations which is great. I'm curious to see how well these sell when they're functionally very similar to Android Wear but don't scream "nerd" quite as loudly.
Both Apple Watch and Android Wear scream "wait for 2nd gen" to me. I only have the Gear Live because someone gave it to me. Second gen we'll see better looking (hopefully IP67) watches from Apple and better performance from Android Wear devices, and likely even more convergence in functionality.
Functionally I didn't see much that Android Wear doesn't do. NFC could be really useful though if they are more successful than Android in promoting adoption. But other than a different UI paradigm its doing the same kind of stuff. This isn't a dig at Apple, I find my Gear Live to be really useful so similar function is a good thing. But its not the revolution in wearables a lot of people were expecting.
What Apple really got right is the variety. There seems to be a lot of combinations which is great. I'm curious to see how well these sell when they're functionally very similar to Android Wear but don't scream "nerd" quite as loudly.
Both Apple Watch and Android Wear scream "wait for 2nd gen" to me. I only have the Gear Live because someone gave it to me. Second gen we'll see better looking (hopefully IP67) watches from Apple and better performance from Android Wear devices, and likely even more convergence in functionality.
I can't take anyone seriously who would describe this:
or:
as "ugly as sin" or "terrible."
I strongly suspect that if the style, material, and whatnot were exactly the same as they are now, but the centerpiece were round, the design would be a lot less controversial.
It's not "Ugly as Sin" as you put it, but it's not very appealing. It also looks to be a little thick, plus that ugly crown and yeah. Then again I would rather just wear a normal watch, I can spare the 2 secs it will take to take my phone out my pocket.
Ninja Scooter
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Looks cool but I need to see some more practical uses. The thing with these smart watches is going to be making the software/OS and apps easy and practical to use. Until I see that it will be hard to stomach paying $350 for a companion to my smartphone.
It feels live curved TVs in terms "did anyone actually ask for this?". But hey, with Apple in the ring we will find out soon.
Jzero
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Have you owned one? Probably not. My smart watch is super handy.
Apple isn't trying to sell this as a "smartwatch". Apple wants you to buy this as a watch. This is why they're precision-machining them like no other smartwatch, inviting fashion press to the media event, and making 18-karat gold versions that you can bet your ass are going to cost $1k+.
I mean, you can debate whether anyone would actually buy this in place of a regular high-end watch, but that's their goal.
I mean, you can debate whether anyone would actually buy this in place of a regular high-end watch, but that's their goal.
Marty Chinn
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I've seen this mentioned a few times. When would you charge the watch if you are wearing it while sleeping? These devices aren't going to be worn 24/7 anytime soon.
I see tons of young people at college with watches.
Jzero
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In my area of California a butt load of people wear them, even females.
Sport watches(G-Shocks ans such) are popular as all hell.
iamaustrian
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I can't even understand the need for smartphones.
I also don't understand why you would need a(n ugly) 350$ device for doing "fitness".
I also don't understand why you would need a(n ugly) 350$ device for doing "fitness".
I dont like the first gen iphone design. Not sure why they went back 6 years for that..I can't take anyone seriously who would describe this:
as "ugly as sin" or "terrible."
I strongly suspect that if the style, material, and whatnot were exactly the same as they are now, but the centerpiece were round, the design would be a lot less controversial.
The jokes about it looking like those awful ipod nano watches arent entirely out of line either..
Squared watches exist and still look like watches.
Earthanoid
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My bad. But the watches are still going to be similarly sized since the Apple Watch is rectangular versus the round Moto 360. The Apple Watch will be wider at its widest point even if its height and width is smaller. Of course there's still the small version but I suspect that's intended for women.
Motorola did make an odd choice in not having lugs which makes it look larger than it really is. Having seen the Moto 360 its actually smaller than my other watches. So size really is not an issue fir me.
Zeyphersan
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I sometimes wear one as an accessory
I don't really like the design, I'd prefer something more of an armband. But I do like the functionalities they shown, such as swiping it to pay for retail purchases, or to open hotel doors. Those are really smart stuff. I doubt that I'd view photo or checking twitter on it, but would definitely use it to replace common tasks that require me to reach into my pockets.
I do hope that Apple'd expand their designs in the next generation of the watch. Also, bit pricey.
I do hope that Apple'd expand their designs in the next generation of the watch. Also, bit pricey.
Sure they do, but most people don't wear them. Don't pretend like round watches are not the rule rather then the exception.
Where the hell do you live? I see these kinds of statements popping up occasionally and I just don't understand.
Over here, any semi-well-dressed adult wears a watch.
It feels like the base functionality has a limited appeal. In that sense, it's very much like the iPhone. Until we see what apps can do for this, it will have a limited market.
For me, that feature will be use cases where I don't want to take out my phone. Like the train to work. If Apple Pay ends up being usable to open the fare gates at stations, that would be great for me since I'm always fumbling in my bag for my fare card, but I don't want to take out my phone in an environment where I can easily be run into and drop my phone. This would resolve the first problem and a problem with the potential solution.
Considering how many people drop and break their phones, less reason to take it out of their pocket may be enough to sell them on it. I dunno, I'm only ever concerned in very specific situations.
But apps and services beyond what we have seen are going to be how Apple grows this business, without a doubt, so I can see a potential appeal, just not an immediate one.
For me, that feature will be use cases where I don't want to take out my phone. Like the train to work. If Apple Pay ends up being usable to open the fare gates at stations, that would be great for me since I'm always fumbling in my bag for my fare card, but I don't want to take out my phone in an environment where I can easily be run into and drop my phone. This would resolve the first problem and a problem with the potential solution.
Considering how many people drop and break their phones, less reason to take it out of their pocket may be enough to sell them on it. I dunno, I'm only ever concerned in very specific situations.
But apps and services beyond what we have seen are going to be how Apple grows this business, without a doubt, so I can see a potential appeal, just not an immediate one.
neogaffer1
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Even limiting the selection to square watches this both looks better and more like a watch than the Apple Watch:
I really feel like Apple dropped the ball here.
Napoleonthechimp
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Requiring the iphone is a ridiculous idea. No sale.
Plenty of people wear squared watches. They are common when the watch is smaller.
Yeah on females, I almost never see males wearing a square watch. It's just not a thing.
dirtywhirlwind
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Can't say I have a interest in this kind of product, but if people start wearing watches again thanks to this that's a plus in my book.
Google search "men's square watches".
I did, You might have noticed I said almost none. Anyway I know what it's like talking to you, and this is likely the last time I'l reply to you, so have a good one.
Are the reactions because people genuinely believe it'll be huge,nor because they just want it to be,because its new and shiny?
i don't understand putting quite so much interactivity on it. Being able to play music stored on it makes sense eg for running so you don't need your phone, but then if you want to track where you went you still need your phone for GPS. Seems like you'd be forced to use Bluetooth headphones too, as it didn't see a headphone socket.
Other apps I don't really understand the need for. You need your phone with you anyway, so you can easily set things up on the phone and then use the watch to monitor things and show notifications - eg for maps why would you ever set up navigation on it when you have a 5" smartphone in your pocket? For the actual navigation and indicating turns with haptics, that is cool, but I don't feel it needs full apps
And despite it being very sealed, it isn't water resistant, only splash resistant which is a shame.
Actual people think that the Moto 360 looks better? It's a big chunk of round steel, and if the circle being broken at the bottom and being just black for the lower 10% doesn't show a lack of refinement I don't know what does. It's almost as if that's the kind of blemish Apple avoided by making theirs square...
w1ck3dn1nj4
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I think LG did a better job than Motorola.
Yup same here. Prefer LGs look to Motos.
Regardless both looks >>>>> fucking iKnob on the side
Actual people think that the Apple Watch looks better? It's a big chunk of square steel, and if the crown on the side doesn't show a lack of refinement I don't know what does. It's almost as if that's the kind of blemish Moto avoided by making theirs round...
Jzero
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You're comparing renders to a photo?
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