Rumors abound about a new apple watch, with images floating around.
Since I have gotten a Pebble Time for $47.89, I have been very comfortable with it.
It does not cost a small fortune, and it has always on time display.
There are a lot of watch faces to choose from (my fav right now is Trek v3).
It lets me know if someone is calling or texting or emailing me. Skyping, Lining, Vibering... You get the point.
Waterproof.
So, what would it take for Apple to get my business?
The apple watch needs to replace the phone functionality.
The battery needs to last for 3-4 days.
Ability to read news/web/ebooks - new way to interact with the screen is needed, maybe through Augmented Reality glasses.
I use a time function of my watch a lot. Glanceability is very high on my list. Then notifications. Then stand alone functionality. v.3 Apple Watch LTE has gotten closer, but not being able to choose your carrier killed this for me. I think with v5 and 5G networking that give a 3-4 days of use I might take another look.
Update 9-12-18
Well, my initial feel holds - "new" apple watch is nothing special. Another year of waiting for something "revolutionary".
Since I have gotten a Pebble Time for $47.89, I have been very comfortable with it.
It does not cost a small fortune, and it has always on time display.
There are a lot of watch faces to choose from (my fav right now is Trek v3).
It lets me know if someone is calling or texting or emailing me. Skyping, Lining, Vibering... You get the point.
Waterproof.
So, what would it take for Apple to get my business?
The apple watch needs to replace the phone functionality.
The battery needs to last for 3-4 days.
Ability to read news/web/ebooks - new way to interact with the screen is needed, maybe through Augmented Reality glasses.
I use a time function of my watch a lot. Glanceability is very high on my list. Then notifications. Then stand alone functionality. v.3 Apple Watch LTE has gotten closer, but not being able to choose your carrier killed this for me. I think with v5 and 5G networking that give a 3-4 days of use I might take another look.
Update 9-12-18
Well, my initial feel holds - "new" apple watch is nothing special. Another year of waiting for something "revolutionary".
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