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....
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...
