The response seems to be positive overall at less techy sites though. Most consumers seem to be excited about the Apple Watch as well as Apple Pay.
The Apple Watch may not be an iPhone sized success (especially if the prices are on the higher end) but I think it will do much better than other smart watches have done. Sales may be more in line with the iPod and iPad rather than the iPhone simply because watches are accessories not necessities.
I've gone to a few news sites, non-tech, and most of the posters seem to be taking potshots at Apple in general... the watch is just a sideshow.
It's an odd thing... like the opposite effect caused by some politicians... 2 years into the term of a bad president and all of a sudden you can't find anyone that voted for him... whereas, with Apple, the iPhone sells in multi droves throughout the world, over and over again, yet you read comment sections and you'd think nobody liked Apple. Har!
Isn't it funny how, not that long ago, we didn't know about mobile phones and smart phones. Now they are "necessities".
So true. But it also makes it difficult for Apple to replicate that type of success.
Even with the iPod and iPad both started hot, but eventually consumers stopped upgrading them as often likely because they didn't feel the need to. Neither product has become a necessity in the way smart phones have become.
One category that will always be a standard appliance for most people are TV sets and Apple seems mum about its efforts in TV going forward.
We wish we could tell you more. I think the apple watch demo yesterday was only the tip of the iceberg. The full capabilities will come on the day of its sales launch. Apple is giving the developers time to work on - and ready apps in time for launch. Those mysterious lenses on the back will do alot more than monitor heartrate you can bet. Much of its real functionality has been left unsaid, ( why give copiest companies the heads up on what's to come)
The Apple watch will hit the ground complete with its own ecosystem of apps and will allow the companies responsible to take the credit for their innovations. I am immensely impressed. Beautiful, simple, obvious looking design - with incredible functionality to follow. Apple have done it again.
So true. But it also makes it difficult for Apple to replicate that type of success.
Even with the iPod and iPad both started hot, but eventually consumers stopped upgrading them as often likely because they didn't feel the need to. Neither product has become a necessity in the way smart phones have become.
One category that will always be a standard appliance for most people are TV sets and Apple seems mum about its efforts in TV going forward.
The smart home and home entertainment would be, in my opinion, the real revenue/profit drivers.
I can see the Apple Watch eventually tying into the smart home but Apple does seems quite mum on the real dollar driver, home entertainment.
It's not just marketing. Apple and others have made so many worthwhile use cases for smartphones that they've become an integral part of many peoples lives moreso than laptops, computers, and tablets.
Marketing helps with a specific brand... but it doesn't necessarily help with the product in general. People have taken to the smartphone because it has become an essential tool for some... and a texting addiction for others. I mean, really, how can some people live for 2 seconds more if they don't find out what type of shoes their friend bought...
The smart home and home entertainment would be, in my opinion, the real revenue/profit drivers.
I can see the Apple Watch eventually tying into the smart home but Apple does seems quite mum on the real dollar driver, home entertainment.
It seems that after Steve died, Apple completely stopped pushing for media partnerships to make their entertainment system work. If credit card companies are willing to bend over for Apple I'm surprised they couldn't use their clout in entertainment to get deals with all of the major media outlets for a true 21st century entertainment experience. I can imagine it would be difficult since Netflix is having such a hard time trying to do the same, but I imagine If anyone can get TV and entertainment to the next level it's Apple.
Aside from entertainment, yes there is a lot of collaboration coming in the future related to homekit and smart home technology. Things Bill Gates could only dream of.
Anyone who thinks Apple expects this watch to have iPhone like sales are smoking something. Version 1 will most likely not be for the masses it will be for die hard and geeks. Maybe expanding a bit more if Apple throws a ton of advertising at it.
Anyone who thinks Apple expects this watch to have iPhone like sales are smoking something. Version 1 will most likely not be for the masses it will be for die hard and geeks. Maybe expanding a bit more if Apple throws a ton of advertising at it.
Whats the point of the Iwatch? I don't think the world is crying out for an Iwatch or Android watch. In the UK the only people that wear watches are people who do not have a mobile.
An Iwatch would only be potentially popular if it can do nearly all the things an Iphone does but it wont.
It seems that after Steve died, Apple completely stopped pushing for media partnerships to make their entertainment system work. If credit card companies are willing to bend over for Apple I'm surprised they couldn't use their clout in entertainment to get deals with all of the major media outlets for a true 21st century entertainment experience. I can imagine it would be difficult since Netflix is having such a hard time trying to do the same, but I imagine If anyone can get TV and entertainment to the next level it's Apple.
Aside from entertainment, yes there is a lot of collaboration coming in the future related to homekit and smart home technology. Things Bill Gates could only dream of.
Hmmmm... Netflix... there's a big discussion in itself.
Anyone who thinks Apple expects this watch to have iPhone like sales are smoking something. Version 1 will most likely not be for the masses it will be for die hard and geeks. Maybe expanding a bit more if Apple throws a ton of advertising at it.
The first version of anything will always be for early adopters with lots of disposable income. In 4-6 years they will be selling a version of the watch for $199, I'm guessing.
Hmmmm... Netflix... there's a big discussion in itself.
I'm certainly not saying Apple should adopt the Netflix model, but I mention them because they have been losing content deals to big media and have had trouble securing new deals. Same can be said of Amazon and Hulu.
If Apple were to put effort into it they could transform TV forever. Whether that be through a TV set or maybe a redesigned set top box. Media is all about content and if Apple can get the content without the need for a cable subscription Apple would immediately be leaps ahead of the competition. We're talking billions of dollars per year in potential revenue from streaming and device sales.
That would be the next major category if we're talking about pure dollars and cents. That is the only arena where I could see Apple matching or exceeding their iPhone profits.
So true. But it also makes it difficult for Apple to replicate that type of success.
Even with the iPod and iPad both started hot, but eventually consumers stopped upgrading them as often likely because they didn't feel the need to. Neither product has become a necessity in the way smart phones have become.
One category that will always be a standard appliance for most people are TV sets and Apple seems mum about its efforts in TV going forward.
The watch has a couple advantages over an iPad, for example. A watch is a fashion accessory. With a few killer apps/use cases, which may be different for different classes of users, a smartwatch will find a permanent home on many, many wrists. But because fashion is fickle and therefore prone to annual and even seasonal obsolescence, smart smartwatch makers will have at the ready new models on an annual basis and perhaps even more frequently, new watch bands.
By the way, I noticed a couple of what look like electrical contact points on the ends of the Apple watch bands, where they slide onto the watch body. Go watch the videos and you'll see these. These could be for adding sensors into watch bands, or batteries, and for detection of when the watch band is closed. Add to this detection a signal from the optical sensors to let the watch know that the band has been closed onto a wearer's wrist and you have an event trigger whereby the watch could then prompt you to touch the TouchID on your phone to verify that its you who just strapped on the watch. Once verified, the watch could then be used without additional TouchID verification to make payments, unlock the door to your home, gain access to restricted areas at work that would otherwise require a fob or access card, and unlock your Mac when you come into its proximity.
Of course, when you remove the watch from your wrist, this verification automatically expires, so if you get mugged and you watch is taken it can't be used to make transactions or gain access to your home, etc.
Edit:
Now I see they do say...
... so guess you can buy Bluetooth headphones for music, but still curious if it comes with a headphone jack - guessing not.
I'm not surprised, it's far easier to seal/weather/sweatproof if it's sealed with no ports. Bluetooth headphones are pretty common - hardly seems like an onerous requirement.
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The response seems to be positive overall at less techy sites though. Most consumers seem to be excited about the Apple Watch as well as Apple Pay.
The Apple Watch may not be an iPhone sized success (especially if the prices are on the higher end) but I think it will do much better than other smart watches have done. Sales may be more in line with the iPod and iPad rather than the iPhone simply because watches are accessories not necessities.
I've gone to a few news sites, non-tech, and most of the posters seem to be taking potshots at Apple in general... the watch is just a sideshow.
It's an odd thing... like the opposite effect caused by some politicians... 2 years into the term of a bad president and all of a sudden you can't find anyone that voted for him... whereas, with Apple, the iPhone sells in multi droves throughout the world, over and over again, yet you read comment sections and you'd think nobody liked Apple. Har!
So true. But it also makes it difficult for Apple to replicate that type of success.
Even with the iPod and iPad both started hot, but eventually consumers stopped upgrading them as often likely because they didn't feel the need to. Neither product has become a necessity in the way smart phones have become.
One category that will always be a standard appliance for most people are TV sets and Apple seems mum about its efforts in TV going forward.
Isn't it funny how, not that long ago, we didn't know about mobile phones and smart phones. Now they are "necessities".
The patter of marketing does miracles.
I think the apple watch demo yesterday was only the tip of the iceberg. The full capabilities will come on the day of its sales launch.
Apple is giving the developers time to work on - and ready apps in time for launch.
Those mysterious lenses on the back will do alot more than monitor heartrate you can bet.
Much of its real functionality has been left unsaid, ( why give copiest companies the heads up on what's to come)
The Apple watch will hit the ground complete with its own ecosystem of apps and will allow the companies responsible to take the credit for their innovations.
I am immensely impressed. Beautiful, simple, obvious looking design - with incredible functionality to follow.
Apple have done it again.
So true. But it also makes it difficult for Apple to replicate that type of success.
Even with the iPod and iPad both started hot, but eventually consumers stopped upgrading them as often likely because they didn't feel the need to. Neither product has become a necessity in the way smart phones have become.
One category that will always be a standard appliance for most people are TV sets and Apple seems mum about its efforts in TV going forward.
The smart home and home entertainment would be, in my opinion, the real revenue/profit drivers.
I can see the Apple Watch eventually tying into the smart home but Apple does seems quite mum on the real dollar driver, home entertainment.
It's not just marketing. Apple and others have made so many worthwhile use cases for smartphones that they've become an integral part of many peoples lives moreso than laptops, computers, and tablets.
The patter of marketing does miracles.
Marketing helps with a specific brand... but it doesn't necessarily help with the product in general. People have taken to the smartphone because it has become an essential tool for some... and a texting addiction for others. I mean, really, how can some people live for 2 seconds more if they don't find out what type of shoes their friend bought...
It seems that after Steve died, Apple completely stopped pushing for media partnerships to make their entertainment system work. If credit card companies are willing to bend over for Apple I'm surprised they couldn't use their clout in entertainment to get deals with all of the major media outlets for a true 21st century entertainment experience. I can imagine it would be difficult since Netflix is having such a hard time trying to do the same, but I imagine If anyone can get TV and entertainment to the next level it's Apple.
Aside from entertainment, yes there is a lot of collaboration coming in the future related to homekit and smart home technology. Things Bill Gates could only dream of.
Anyone who thinks Apple expects this watch to have iPhone like sales are smoking something. Version 1 will most likely not be for the masses it will be for die hard and geeks. Maybe expanding a bit more if Apple throws a ton of advertising at it.
If Steve were alive he'd call it a hobby.
An Iwatch would only be potentially popular if it can do nearly all the things an Iphone does but it wont.
Small niche market at best.
It seems that after Steve died, Apple completely stopped pushing for media partnerships to make their entertainment system work. If credit card companies are willing to bend over for Apple I'm surprised they couldn't use their clout in entertainment to get deals with all of the major media outlets for a true 21st century entertainment experience. I can imagine it would be difficult since Netflix is having such a hard time trying to do the same, but I imagine If anyone can get TV and entertainment to the next level it's Apple.
Aside from entertainment, yes there is a lot of collaboration coming in the future related to homekit and smart home technology. Things Bill Gates could only dream of.
Hmmmm... Netflix... there's a big discussion in itself.
The first version of anything will always be for early adopters with lots of disposable income. In 4-6 years they will be selling a version of the watch for $199, I'm guessing.
I'm certainly not saying Apple should adopt the Netflix model, but I mention them because they have been losing content deals to big media and have had trouble securing new deals. Same can be said of Amazon and Hulu.
If Apple were to put effort into it they could transform TV forever. Whether that be through a TV set or maybe a redesigned set top box. Media is all about content and if Apple can get the content without the need for a cable subscription Apple would immediately be leaps ahead of the competition. We're talking billions of dollars per year in potential revenue from streaming and device sales.
That would be the next major category if we're talking about pure dollars and cents. That is the only arena where I could see Apple matching or exceeding their iPhone profits.
The watch has a couple advantages over an iPad, for example. A watch is a fashion accessory. With a few killer apps/use cases, which may be different for different classes of users, a smartwatch will find a permanent home on many, many wrists. But because fashion is fickle and therefore prone to annual and even seasonal obsolescence, smart smartwatch makers will have at the ready new models on an annual basis and perhaps even more frequently, new watch bands.
By the way, I noticed a couple of what look like electrical contact points on the ends of the Apple watch bands, where they slide onto the watch body. Go watch the videos and you'll see these. These could be for adding sensors into watch bands, or batteries, and for detection of when the watch band is closed. Add to this detection a signal from the optical sensors to let the watch know that the band has been closed onto a wearer's wrist and you have an event trigger whereby the watch could then prompt you to touch the TouchID on your phone to verify that its you who just strapped on the watch. Once verified, the watch could then be used without additional TouchID verification to make payments, unlock the door to your home, gain access to restricted areas at work that would otherwise require a fob or access card, and unlock your Mac when you come into its proximity.
Of course, when you remove the watch from your wrist, this verification automatically expires, so if you get mugged and you watch is taken it can't be used to make transactions or gain access to your home, etc.
So Apple made a nice watch for men. What about women? This is way too huge for women. Yuck!
true.
Or left handers. (crown on the other side).
Will you buy one?
I would need to see one in person and have it on my wrist first.
I also need to hear more details, such as battery life etc. But it's still many months away, so there's no rush in making up my mind just yet.
Pay attention. It's reversible.
(crown on the other side)
That’s also what the Scots are going to say in a week (at least, I hope)…
I'm not surprised, it's far easier to seal/weather/sweatproof if it's sealed with no ports. Bluetooth headphones are pretty common - hardly seems like an onerous requirement.