Fantastic fitness tracker, Comfortable to wear, no irritation from strap, Oozing with potential,
Long load times on third party apps, Steep learning curve, Expensive,
After a month with the Apple Watch, it's certainly affected my life, but I wouldn't say it's changed it significantly. I'm a lot more comfortably leaving my phone sitting on my desk when I'm at home or work, rather than constantly keeping it in my pocket...
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Published: 2015-05-20, Author: Anthony , review by: macworld.com.au
Abstract: My day was pretty relaxed other than a 36-minute run in the morning, a few calls and texts and a short walk to get my lunch from the local bakery.So, I have to say, I'm somewhat surprised that I ran out of juice.One of my main use-cases for a wearable is...
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Published: 2015-05-17, Author: David , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Wear Reader is an intriguing and surprising application for the diminutive Apple Watch screen - specifically, one which allows you to read ebooks on your arm.Wear Reader is possibly the first, and even only, ebook reader for the Apple Watch. It is availab...
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Published: 2015-05-13, Author: Sean , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Incredible design, Surprisingly long battery life, Great user experience
It's square, not round, Expensive by comparison, Missing a few features in fitness software
No. Almost certainly not. There's only one real reason to buy the Apple Watch today: if you so badly crave a gadget that's new and different that you're willing to settle for something broken. The good news: first-generation Apple products always suck! L...
Published: 2015-05-05, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: As a fashion statement, it's hard to argue against the Apple Watch. But that's not the entire story.It's taken a while for my Apple Watch review to hit (digital) print, but I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. Be warned: It's quite a lengthy read, e...
Well designed; Bands feel like part of the package, not a cheap addition; “Taptic” feedback feels like a poke, less a vibration, with a more human feel than the typical vibrating haptic motor; Easy to control; Watches your health and heartbeat;
Expensive… very expensive; Battery could be a little better; Apps can fail too easily;
Apple's take on the smartwatch was always going to be totally different from the crowd, and it sure is one device worth taking a look at, especially if you've been eyeing the ads and stories on the subject.But do we think it's worth it?Honestly, we're not...
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Published: 2015-04-27, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Incredible design, Surprisingly long battery life, Great user experience
It's square, not round, Expensive by comparison, Missing a few features in fitness software
The reason it took Apple so long to get into the wearables game was its relentless perfectionism. It built itself a nice amount of hype while getting the product ready, and now that it's here it was certainly worth the wait for iOS users keen to get their...
Abstract: Let's back up. Any way you figure, the Apple Watch is an epic product release. It's the company's first new product category since the iPad and the first new product since the death of Steve Jobs. It was created almost entirely under the guidance of Chief...
Beautifully constructed. Handles messages well. A solid fitness tracker. Hundreds of apps. Can send and receive voice calls via an iPhone. Lots of design choices. Apple Pay-enabled. Stores music for local playback over Bluetooth
Battery only lasts a little more than a day. Most models and configurations cost more than they should. Requires an iPhone to work. Interface can be confusing. Many apps load slowly. Lacks built-in GPS
The Apple Watch is the most ambitious, well-constructed smartwatch ever seen, but first-gen shortfalls make it feel more like a fashionable toy than a necessary tool....
