I have a Pebble pre-order (though it's a white one, so at this rate it could be 3013 by the time I get it), but if Sony introduces a similarly priced or cheaper option that also supports iOS (Their current watch doesn't), I'll take a look. In fact, I look into all the smart watches I hear about. The Pebble is so far the only one that does all the things I'd want at a reasonable price
I think this could very well be the next product category for Apple.
Store songs or tether to iPhone / iPod for complete collection
Facetime tethering to iPhone
Time, Weather, Maps, Stocks, Sports, etc.
Siri tethering to iPhone for commands and information lookup
Dedicated iWatch apps.
I think most of the iWatch would be informational or music as the size would be too small for much else. But if I could "Text Sarah I'm running late" on the iWatch vs. getting out my iPhone, or any number of "What, which, who" questions would be very functional. Of course iTunes and bluetooth headsets.
Doing a bit of kremlinology on features of iOS7 I can see where this is going, and there might be some very creative app possibilities with gaming and communication where smart watches could be surprisingly compelling.
I was thinking the same thing with iOS7 and how the new look and features could easily play into a smaller wearable item.
Still won't buy one, be it Apple or Sony. I don't wear a watch, and I can't see absolutely any reason to when I have my iPhone. Perhaps I'm not a a futurist with some grandiose vision how a smart watch is suddenly going to improve my life, I just don't see a hidden market demand for it.
I think the patents Apple has secured are protection and may be used to either secure licensing fees or make their competition's product development cycles more difficult.
I think the patents Apple has secured are protection and may be used to either secure licensing fees or make their competition's product development cycles more difficult.
Let me ask u all this... If u were to buy one.. Would it be apple or sony?
I think we all know the answer to that!
It depends who 'u' is ... Any PC lover from the old days of PCs or the current Apple haters that use copied Apple stuff from Korea would buy Sony even if they knew the Apple product was ten times better. Obviously anyone wanting it to seamlessly work with their Mac, iPad, IPhone, AppleTV and iCloud would go Apple. Not buying Apple in this case has nothing to do with Sony as such, they have been a very good and innovative company in their day, but more about hating Apple for some strange psychological reason.
As I've stated previously, we're going to get a taste of what an iWatch could be because of iOS 7.
Not one person, including OP, has mentioned the fact that iOS 7 includes many more APIs for expanded Bluetooth LE accessories. Basically, everything a developer like Sony needs to build deep integration from their SmartWatch > iOS 7.
If Sony has a clue, they are already knee deep in it. Given that this product is on the horizon, and that Apple has been preparing these APIs, I'm very surprised that we didn't see a demonstration of behind-the-scenes collaboration on this project. But, perhaps Apple was more interested in simply putting it out there and seeing what companies could do, without the special treatment and collaboration (just in case it sucks).
Apple will be interested to see what other developers can do with these APIs, and if they can make a great Bluetooth accessory. They will be waiting to swoop in with their own killer product if some idea or implementation takes off.
So far the SmartWatch is a market flop. Make a good one that actually does what people expect, and it has a chance. But, it is undoubtedly a NEW category that has sink or swim written all over it.
As I've stated previously, we're going to get a taste of what an iWatch could be because of iOS 7.
Not one person, including OP, has mentioned the fact that iOS 7 includes many more APIs for expanded Bluetooth LE accessories. Basically, everything a developer like Sony needs to build deep integration from their SmartWatch > iOS 7.
If Sony has a clue, they are already knee deep in it. Given that this product is on the horizon, and that Apple has been preparing these APIs, I'm very surprised that we didn't see a demonstration of behind-the-scenes collaboration on this project. But, perhaps Apple was more interested in simply putting it out there and seeing what companies could do, without the special treatment and collaboration (just in case it sucks).
Apple will be interested to see what other developers can do with these APIs, and if they can make a great Bluetooth accessory. They will be waiting to swoop in with their own killer product if some idea or implementation takes off.
So far the SmartWatch is a market flop. Make a good one that actually does what people expect, and it has a chance. But, it is undoubtedly a NEW category that has sink or swim written all over it.
Why wouldn't Sony do this for their own phones or for Android phones?
As I've stated previously, we're going to get a taste of what an iWatch could be because of iOS 7.
Not one person, including OP, has mentioned the fact that iOS 7 includes many more APIs for expanded Bluetooth LE accessories. Basically, everything a developer like Sony needs to build deep integration from their SmartWatch > iOS 7.
If Sony has a clue, they are already knee deep in it. Given that this product is on the horizon, and that Apple has been preparing these APIs, I'm very surprised that we didn't see a demonstration of behind-the-scenes collaboration on this project. But, perhaps Apple was more interested in simply putting it out there and seeing what companies could do, without the special treatment and collaboration (just in case it sucks).
Apple will be interested to see what other developers can do with these APIs, and if they can make a great Bluetooth accessory. They will be waiting to swoop in with their own killer product if some idea or implementation takes off.
So far the SmartWatch is a market flop. Make a good one that actually does what people expect, and it has a chance. But, it is undoubtedly a NEW category that has sink or swim written all over it.
Doesn't the previous generation "wearable" iPod Nano get any credit?
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I have a Pebble pre-order (though it's a white one, so at this rate it could be 3013 by the time I get it), but if Sony introduces a similarly priced or cheaper option that also supports iOS (Their current watch doesn't), I'll take a look. In fact, I look into all the smart watches I hear about. The Pebble is so far the only one that does all the things I'd want at a reasonable price
I think this could very well be the next product category for Apple.
Store songs or tether to iPhone / iPod for complete collection
Facetime tethering to iPhone
Time, Weather, Maps, Stocks, Sports, etc.
Siri tethering to iPhone for commands and information lookup
Dedicated iWatch apps.
I think most of the iWatch would be informational or music as the size would be too small for much else. But if I could "Text Sarah I'm running late" on the iWatch vs. getting out my iPhone, or any number of "What, which, who" questions would be very functional. Of course iTunes and bluetooth headsets.
What ideas are there for iWatch apps?
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Originally Posted by realpaulfreeman
Doing a bit of kremlinology on features of iOS7 I can see where this is going, and there might be some very creative app possibilities with gaming and communication where smart watches could be surprisingly compelling.
I was thinking the same thing with iOS7 and how the new look and features could easily play into a smaller wearable item.
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Originally Posted by Ursadorable
Still won't buy one, be it Apple or Sony. I don't wear a watch, and I can't see absolutely any reason to when I have my iPhone. Perhaps I'm not a a futurist with some grandiose vision how a smart watch is suddenly going to improve my life, I just don't see a hidden market demand for it.
I think the patents Apple has secured are protection and may be used to either secure licensing fees or make their competition's product development cycles more difficult.
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Originally Posted by SpamSandwich
I think the patents Apple has secured are protection and may be used to either secure licensing fees or make their competition's product development cycles more difficult.
Thinking of any in particular?
I think we all know the answer to that!
The success of a wearable device such as an iWatch will depend on biosensors.
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Originally Posted by Yojimbo007
Let me ask u all this... If u were to buy one.. Would it be apple or sony?
I think we all know the answer to that!
Whichever one best suits my needs of course. Doubt either of them will though.
It depends who 'u' is ... Any PC lover from the old days of PCs or the current Apple haters that use copied Apple stuff from Korea would buy Sony even if they knew the Apple product was ten times better. Obviously anyone wanting it to seamlessly work with their Mac, iPad, IPhone, AppleTV and iCloud would go Apple. Not buying Apple in this case has nothing to do with Sony as such, they have been a very good and innovative company in their day, but more about hating Apple for some strange psychological reason.
Not one person, including OP, has mentioned the fact that iOS 7 includes many more APIs for expanded Bluetooth LE accessories. Basically, everything a developer like Sony needs to build deep integration from their SmartWatch > iOS 7.
If Sony has a clue, they are already knee deep in it. Given that this product is on the horizon, and that Apple has been preparing these APIs, I'm very surprised that we didn't see a demonstration of behind-the-scenes collaboration on this project. But, perhaps Apple was more interested in simply putting it out there and seeing what companies could do, without the special treatment and collaboration (just in case it sucks).
Apple will be interested to see what other developers can do with these APIs, and if they can make a great Bluetooth accessory. They will be waiting to swoop in with their own killer product if some idea or implementation takes off.
So far the SmartWatch is a market flop. Make a good one that actually does what people expect, and it has a chance. But, it is undoubtedly a NEW category that has sink or swim written all over it.
Why wouldn't Sony do this for their own phones or for Android phones?
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Originally Posted by pmz
As I've stated previously, we're going to get a taste of what an iWatch could be because of iOS 7.
Not one person, including OP, has mentioned the fact that iOS 7 includes many more APIs for expanded Bluetooth LE accessories. Basically, everything a developer like Sony needs to build deep integration from their SmartWatch > iOS 7.
If Sony has a clue, they are already knee deep in it. Given that this product is on the horizon, and that Apple has been preparing these APIs, I'm very surprised that we didn't see a demonstration of behind-the-scenes collaboration on this project. But, perhaps Apple was more interested in simply putting it out there and seeing what companies could do, without the special treatment and collaboration (just in case it sucks).
Apple will be interested to see what other developers can do with these APIs, and if they can make a great Bluetooth accessory. They will be waiting to swoop in with their own killer product if some idea or implementation takes off.
So far the SmartWatch is a market flop. Make a good one that actually does what people expect, and it has a chance. But, it is undoubtedly a NEW category that has sink or swim written all over it.
Doesn't the previous generation "wearable" iPod Nano get any credit?
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Originally Posted by Suddenly Newton
Doesn't the previous generation "wearable" iPod Nano get any credit?
Perhaps as something that "could have been". But...
It couldn't interact with any other devices (except speakers).
Third parties could not sell apps for it.