Well built, Great display, Navigation and messaging prove useful
Confusing and inconsistent UI, Few decent apps, Notifications can cause madness, managing them burdensome
The Apple Watch is very frustrating on multiple levels. There are times it figuratively clicks and works in a way unique to smartwatches. But there are more times it literally clicks and beeps with useless notifications. The display is fantastic, as is ...
Lots of native apps, and you can add many 3rd-party apps from the Watch app store, Easy to learn how to use it, but there are official videos and a User Guide online to help you
Many people say the Watch is too expensive, but I don't think the Watch Sport is too expensive for what it can do
Published: 2015-05-07, Author: Chris , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: You know one thing that's great about the Apple Watch ? People often don't realize it's a smartwatch. I discovered this while visiting the Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France when I asked the guard at the security checkpoint if h...
Abstract: Apple's smartwatch , called the Apple Watch rather than the expected iWatch, is available to buy now. Here, we bring you an Apple Watch review based on out experience with the hot new device so far.Apple has always paid particular attention to the design ...
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Published: 2015-05-06, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
If I have a smartphone in my pocket and a tablet in my bag, and perhaps a laptop too, do I really need a smartwatch on my wrist as well?Like every smartwatch I've tried, Apple Watch is imperfect. Much of that - like underwhelming third-party apps - is lik...
Published: 2015-05-05, Author: Michael , review by: 9to5mac.com
Abstract: Precision. That's the word that immediately came to mind the minute I picked up my Apple Watch for the first time. Something about this device felt different, on an almost subconscious level, from any other Apple product I've used before. Perhaps I was ju...
Haptic feedback and force touch gesture work well, Supports Apple Pay even without an iPhone present, Well-designed Activity and Workout apps provide good tracking and motivation
No way to hide built-in apps from the home screen, Many apps and glances are slow to load
The Apple Watch excels as a remote control and activity tracker, but it's slow and requires a Bluetooth connection to your iPhone, among other quirks. Still, it's hard not to admire a smartwatch this pretty....
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Published: 2015-05-03, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Lots and lots of body and band options, First-party apps offer a good compromise between simplicity and functionality, The watches and all their bands share an attractive, sturdy design, Screen looks great anywhere except under bright, direct sunlight, Fi
Watch OS is tricky to learn and the Apple Watch app can be flaky, Several actions, including pulling up Glances, opening apps, or scrolling through emoji, are consistently slow, Drawing, tapping, and heartbeat-sending features are gimmicky, Pricing is rea
Enlarge / Partners in crime.Andrew CunninghamIf you're wondering whether to buy an Apple Watch, consider your computing life as a hierarchy of needs:At the bottom sits your must have device—a computer, tablet, or phone—capable of independently accessing t...
Highly customizable design with easy-to-change bands, Native apps with watchOS 2, Beautiful display, Good use of haptics for notifications, directions, Seamless Apple Pay integration, Can make voice calls
Takes time to learn interface, Time isn't always displayed, Can be sluggish to update apps, No GPS
The Apple Watch is a very versatile smartwatch with a striking design, rich array of features and strong app selection, but it could be more intuitive and responsive....
