Abstract: Two Apple Watch Sports (left and right) and a standard Apple Watch. Source: SuppliedApple has made two big releases: the watchOS 2 operating system, which had been delayed by a bug; and very attractive additions to Apple Watch Sport, which is made of alum...
Abstract: The arrival of smartwatches was supposed to spell the end of dedicated fitness bands with Gartner predicting that ‘half the people who would have bought a fitness wristband will buy a smartwatch instead.' However, the lukewarm reception to the army of And...
The true test of any personal device is simply whether or not you miss it when it isn't there. In the case of the Apple Watch, after just a few days of continual use I came to expect it to be on my wrist at all times. It's also changed my behaviour. Bef...
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...
