The ReviewApple Watchby Lance UlanoffThe ReviewApple Watchby Lance UlanoffCHAPTERSDesignSetupCustomizationNotificationsMessaging & CallsHealthUtilityAppsBatteryBottom LineThe Apple Watch is an excellent, elegant, stylish, smart and fundamentally sound dev...
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Published: 2015-04-30, Author: Michael , review by: engadget.com
Finely crafted hardware, Strong app support, Lots of personalization options, Easy-to-use fitness tracking, Best smartwatch available
Third-party apps can feel sluggish, Some users will crave more control over notification settings, Expensive
The Watch is the nicest smartwatch available, but it's more status symbol than wearable revolutionary. Most of the Watch's features can be categorized as nice to have (at best) or superfluous (at worst). As such, if you're not enamored with the Watch's a...
Published: 2015-04-29, Author: Stephen , review by: appleinsider.com
New, intuitive technologies for interaction, Hardware design with great band options, Notifications and good builtin apps, Apple Pay integration
Sluggish third party apps
Interestingly, when people saw us with the watch, they would exclaim, "Oh, you got the watch!" Not the Apple Watch, the iWatch, or some other variation, just "the watch." Then, nine times out of ten, people would follow up with the question, "what do you...
Abstract: If you're on the fence about the Apple Watch , there are certainly no shortage of reviews to help guide your decision. Still, the vast majority of reviews that came in the wake of Apple's embargo being lifted a few weeks ago were either too short to be te...
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Published: 2015-04-29, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: After more than two years' worth of rumors, the Apple Watch is finally here. As the company's most closely-watched launch in five years, can it follow the Sasquatch-sized footprints of the iPod, iPhone and iPad? Join Gizmag, as we review the Apple Watch.I...
Published: 2015-04-28, Author: Phil , review by: ilounge.com
Very nice overall design that's easy and enjoyable to wear. Customizable look and software. Ambitious. Bright, vibrant screen. Often makes notifications (and subsequent responses) quicker and easier. Message dictation is very accurate. Minimal hardware is
Limited nature compared to iOS devices will make device feel like unnecessary toy to some. Users might find price too high when compared to other wearables. Requires Bluetooth connection to iPhone for most features. Overall speed is lacking — it takes abo
Pros: Very nice overall design that's easy and enjoyable to wear. Customizable look and software. Ambitious. Bright, vibrant screen. Often makes notifications (and subsequent responses) quicker and easier. Message dictation is very accurate. Minimal hardw...
Abstract: When you have an Apple Watch on your wrist you automatically turn into a bit of a tool. My arm was doing totally unnecessary maneuvers — hair flicking all over town, reaching for things I didn't need and I kept purposely pushing my sleeves up.It was Frida...
Eyecatching, highquality design, Works seamlessly with iPhone, Enables you to stop looking at your phone so much, Great thirdparty app support thus far
Fitness sensors are only tuned for cardio
Nearly five years ago to the day, I reviewed the original iPad. It was clearly the start of something new, but it was too early to tell how developers would evolve to fully exploit the new platform. I'd say the Apple Watch is similar in that regard. This ...
Abstract: The Apple Watch is finally here, but it may not be easy to set up. Join Marco as he takes you on a software overview that touches on all aspects of the Apple Watch software!Don't forget to VOTE! Each week, PhoneDog Fans vote for their #1 smartphone in the...
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Published: 2015-04-24, Author: Chris , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: After spending a good amount of time with my new Apple Watch, I have not been able to find the one defining feature that would make it a must-have device for everyone. In fact, I couldn't even explain to some of my friends why it made sense for me to buy ...
