Another couple of rumors that AI didn't mention (which might make sense to introduce now) would be the other rumored accessories. I'd argue that since the Watch is an accessory device (let's face it) there might be room for the other rumored accessories we've seen discussed; the rumored Apple Pen, updated trackpad, keyboards, and mouse with Touch ID built-in. I think should this event focus solely on accessories, these other devices are fairly low-priority but would add a huge new experience to both the Mac and iOS platforms. They don't require much explanation and could be introduced in the allotted timeframe of this kind of event.
Thoughts?
Accessories, yes. But much more limited. Things like BT headphones or charger stands specifically for Apple Watch.
I'm not sure we've seen the other end of Apple's charging cord. The nifty mag-safe type connector, yes, but I'm assuming the other end is USB. Meaning Apple Watch shows up in iTunes for configuration? It can't be that Apple Watch is solely configurable via iPhone - but we haven't actually been told how this will work.
This whole keynote is redundant if it’s just Apple Watch.
The original iPhone only got one keynote, and look how that fared.
This second keynote looks too much like striving to get the message across, something they patently failed to achieve first time round.
What I'd like to see is a humble apology from Tim Cook and Jony Ive in person for the shittiness of iOS 8 and all its bugs, quickly followed by a promise to never release such a disastrous mess of an OS ever again.
Also, a combined music-streaming/download service for iTunes and a large iPad.
Just a friendly to reminder to those outside the United States: Monday's Apple Event will take place at 17:00 GMT/UTC. The U.S. will already be on Daylight Saving Time, whereas any other countries (such as those in Europe) aren't yet on DST. So determine the time at your location based off 17:00 GMT.
At home, you have a specialized surface where you line up your MacBook, your iPad, your iPhone, and now your ?Watch. Remember to plug everything in before bed so it's...
What to expect? Almost certainly a watch most of us can't afford and wouldn't buy if we could. I can only hope that Apple has enough sense to offer those who do buy the high-end models free upgrades of the working interior for the next several years. Otherwise, all that style is going to be technologically out of date in a year or two. Even for the very rich, that may be a bit much.
Of more interest is the possible release of a long-delayed update to the Apple TV. That I could afford, and that I might buy.
Those that can afford an iPhone at something north of a thousand dollars a year (service plan plus the iPhone's purchase price) can probably spring for a watch that comes in at a fraction of that with NO contract were the functions to appeal. And remember, as an iPhone accessory the only people that this is marketed at have already judged they can afford that thousand plus cost And everything technological goes "out of date" in under a year when you're lucky: good thing "out of date" is a fashion statement rather than a statement of functionality eh? Either that or an argument never to purchase anything made out of more than bronze and stone....
Three years old iPhones work just fine, I expect the same with the watch.
The only thing we know is the Watch will be talked about. Likely the release date, some examples of 3rd party apps, pricing. Battery life will probably be mentioned with the same vague "up to" that is classic for all tech.
Since there is a likelihood that the Watch could be used as a remote for the Apple TV there might be a mention there. Whether they bring up the whole HBO Now or have any other new apps, hardware etc to talk about who knows.
There is no proof that there is a Retina Air or iPad Pro outside of the butt mumbling of folks like Kuo. And even if Apple is looking to Pro up the iPads it might not be a separate model but rather tech they are looking at for the new iPads for the fall and thus we won't know about them for a while.
Only iPods offer more than one day of continuous use, out of all of Apple's devices. So why is it such a big deal that Watch will require nightly charging? If it's not too long to charge, top it off before you go to bed, then top it off while you get ready in the morning.
So far there is nothing to suggest a reason for wearing it at night so take it off when you go to bed, put it on all charged up in the morning.
Tim will come on stage wearing an Apple Watch. He will give an update on the retail stores, and probably right out of the box briefly explain the stores reconfiguration for Apple Watch sales.
Or he won't because it's not really newsworthy or all that interesting to the mass public. Typically with live streams they focus on the stuff that appeals to the greater audience. And the truth is that there might not be a massive change to the stores. Cut back a table of demo iPads/computers and set up staff that live in that spot to make sure no one tries to steel a demo (which will likely be anchored to the tables like all other products and are actually removed at night to avoid smash and grabs and to charge them
and discuss when 8.3 will drop.
Highly unlikely. If 8.2 is the iOS update to activate Apple Watch then they will mention it, but they never mention future versions. All part of that under promise, over deliver. After all, if they don't announce a day they can't have issues with 'delays'
They did say "starting at $349." I would not be surprised if, having given this a full 6 months consideration, they announce a slightly lower price.
Unlikely to see a lower price. If they were't certain of that price they never would have mentioned it in the first keynote. And Apple has always been 'over priced'. The only real question is if that is case only or case and band and which band. I think a lot of folks are assuming that it's just the case and just the 38mm at that. They are expecting the 42mm to have a good $30-50 markup and then to deal with bands.
Accessories, yes. But much more limited. Things like BT headphones or charger stands specifically for Apple Watch.
I'm not sure we've seen the other end of Apple's charging cord. The nifty mag-safe type connector, yes, but I'm assuming the other end is USB. Meaning Apple Watch shows up in iTunes for configuration? It can't be that Apple Watch is solely configurable via iPhone - but we haven't actually been told how this will work.
That's a thought, sure.
It is curious...based on the "tip" that the ATP crew got (about the connector to the rumored 12" Retina MBA) Perhaps this connector is USB type-C...man, that would piss people off. But then if they did intro the MBA+r also, it would make sense to into this connector on both devices in one event.
TechCrunch reports the time to fully charge Apple Watch is 2 hours. I find this a bit hard to believe, but they are citing some beta testers. Its a teeny battery. How can it take longer than the comparatively massive batteries in the iPhone and iPad? It is unlikely to be discussed much at the Monday event.
TechCrunch reports the time to fully charge Apple Watch is 2 hours. I find this a bit hard to believe, but they are citing some beta testers. Its a teeny battery. How can it take longer than the comparatively massive batteries in the iPhone and iPad? It is unlikely to be discussed much at the Monday event.
TechCrunch reports the time to fully charge Apple Watch is 2 hours. I find this a bit hard to believe, but they are citing some beta testers. Its a teeny battery. How can it take longer than the comparatively massive batteries in the iPhone and iPad? It is unlikely to be discussed much at the Monday event.
I read somewhere that you don't plug it in and it's charged "wirelessly". Perhaps that's the difference.
Only iPods offer more than one day of continuous use, out of all of Apple's devices. So why is it such a big deal that Watch will require nightly charging? If it's not too long to charge, top it off before you go to bed, then top it off while you get ready in the morning.
I guess you don't use an iPhone 6+. That phone is a beast as far as battery life goes.
Is there a remote possibility of Apple doing a "One more thing...", and that one more thing being >1 day of battery life?
I feel the watch may really become a niche device for sure. It's like the Apple Newton: a great good/idea not ready due to a limit in technological advances (battery). Battery life is unacceptable for a lot of people. Unless it provides wireless charging and you can put it on a mat and let it charge, giving the illusion that it doesn't need charging.
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Another couple of rumors that AI didn't mention (which might make sense to introduce now) would be the other rumored accessories. I'd argue that since the Watch is an accessory device (let's face it) there might be room for the other rumored accessories we've seen discussed; the rumored Apple Pen, updated trackpad, keyboards, and mouse with Touch ID built-in. I think should this event focus solely on accessories, these other devices are fairly low-priority but would add a huge new experience to both the Mac and iOS platforms. They don't require much explanation and could be introduced in the allotted timeframe of this kind of event.
Thoughts?
Accessories, yes. But much more limited. Things like BT headphones or charger stands specifically for Apple Watch.
I'm not sure we've seen the other end of Apple's charging cord. The nifty mag-safe type connector, yes, but I'm assuming the other end is USB. Meaning Apple Watch shows up in iTunes for configuration? It can't be that Apple Watch is solely configurable via iPhone - but we haven't actually been told how this will work.
This whole keynote is redundant if it’s just Apple Watch.
The original iPhone only got one keynote, and look how that fared.
This second keynote looks too much like striving to get the message across, something they patently failed to achieve first time round.
What I'd like to see is a humble apology from Tim Cook and Jony Ive in person for the shittiness of iOS 8 and all its bugs, quickly followed by a promise to never release such a disastrous mess of an OS ever again.
Also, a combined music-streaming/download service for iTunes and a large iPad.
One more thing...
April Fool! There is no Apple Watch; we were just kidding.
It's difficult to tell when you're kidding. I think you are. Maybe. Nah, you're serious.
Just a friendly to reminder to those outside the United States: Monday's Apple Event will take place at 17:00 GMT/UTC. The U.S. will already be on Daylight Saving Time, whereas any other countries (such as those in Europe) aren't yet on DST. So determine the time at your location based off 17:00 GMT.
Good note.
Yep, one I pointed out a few days ago.
Yep, one I pointed out a few days ago.
I didn't see your note. I did see this one.
At home, you have a specialized surface where you line up your MacBook, your iPad, your iPhone, and now your ?Watch. Remember to plug everything in before bed so it's...
What makes this an Apple-specific issue?
What to expect? Almost certainly a watch most of us can't afford and wouldn't buy if we could. I can only hope that Apple has enough sense to offer those who do buy the high-end models free upgrades of the working interior for the next several years. Otherwise, all that style is going to be technologically out of date in a year or two. Even for the very rich, that may be a bit much.
Of more interest is the possible release of a long-delayed update to the Apple TV. That I could afford, and that I might buy.
Those that can afford an iPhone at something north of a thousand dollars a year (service plan plus the iPhone's purchase price) can probably spring for a watch that comes in at a fraction of that with NO contract were the functions to appeal. And remember, as an iPhone accessory the only people that this is marketed at have already judged they can afford that thousand plus cost And everything technological goes "out of date" in under a year when you're lucky: good thing "out of date" is a fashion statement rather than a statement of functionality eh? Either that or an argument never to purchase anything made out of more than bronze and stone....
Three years old iPhones work just fine, I expect the same with the watch.
Since there is a likelihood that the Watch could be used as a remote for the Apple TV there might be a mention there. Whether they bring up the whole HBO Now or have any other new apps, hardware etc to talk about who knows.
There is no proof that there is a Retina Air or iPad Pro outside of the butt mumbling of folks like Kuo. And even if Apple is looking to Pro up the iPads it might not be a separate model but rather tech they are looking at for the new iPads for the fall and thus we won't know about them for a while.
Samsung had a "plus" before apple they called it the note.
Yep, one I pointed out a few days ago.
Yes, but many people, including me, have stopped listening to you.
Only iPods offer more than one day of continuous use, out of all of Apple's devices. So why is it such a big deal that Watch will require nightly charging? If it's not too long to charge, top it off before you go to bed, then top it off while you get ready in the morning.
So far there is nothing to suggest a reason for wearing it at night so take it off when you go to bed, put it on all charged up in the morning.
Tim will come on stage wearing an Apple Watch. He will give an update on the retail stores, and probably right out of the box briefly explain the stores reconfiguration for Apple Watch sales.
Or he won't because it's not really newsworthy or all that interesting to the mass public. Typically with live streams they focus on the stuff that appeals to the greater audience. And the truth is that there might not be a massive change to the stores. Cut back a table of demo iPads/computers and set up staff that live in that spot to make sure no one tries to steel a demo (which will likely be anchored to the tables like all other products and are actually removed at night to avoid smash and grabs and to charge them
Highly unlikely. If 8.2 is the iOS update to activate Apple Watch then they will mention it, but they never mention future versions. All part of that under promise, over deliver. After all, if they don't announce a day they can't have issues with 'delays'
They did say "starting at $349." I would not be surprised if, having given this a full 6 months consideration, they announce a slightly lower price.
Unlikely to see a lower price. If they were't certain of that price they never would have mentioned it in the first keynote. And Apple has always been 'over priced'. The only real question is if that is case only or case and band and which band. I think a lot of folks are assuming that it's just the case and just the 38mm at that. They are expecting the 42mm to have a good $30-50 markup and then to deal with bands.
Accessories, yes. But much more limited. Things like BT headphones or charger stands specifically for Apple Watch.
I'm not sure we've seen the other end of Apple's charging cord. The nifty mag-safe type connector, yes, but I'm assuming the other end is USB. Meaning Apple Watch shows up in iTunes for configuration? It can't be that Apple Watch is solely configurable via iPhone - but we haven't actually been told how this will work.
That's a thought, sure.
It is curious...based on the "tip" that the ATP crew got (about the connector to the rumored 12" Retina MBA) Perhaps this connector is USB type-C...man, that would piss people off. But then if they did intro the MBA+r also, it would make sense to into this connector on both devices in one event.
TechCrunch reports the time to fully charge Apple Watch is 2 hours. I find this a bit hard to believe, but they are citing some beta testers. Its a teeny battery. How can it take longer than the comparatively massive batteries in the iPhone and iPad? It is unlikely to be discussed much at the Monday event.
TechCrunch reports the time to fully charge Apple Watch is 2 hours. I find this a bit hard to believe, but they are citing some beta testers. Its a teeny battery. How can it take longer than the comparatively massive batteries in the iPhone and iPad? It is unlikely to be discussed much at the Monday event.
What a faf.
We have desktops, laptops, iPads and iPhones.
I predict that a watch is a computer too far.
I read somewhere that you don't plug it in and it's charged "wirelessly". Perhaps that's the difference.
I read somewhere that you don't plug it in and it's charged "wirelessly". Perhaps that's the difference.
Well...my MBA has a magsafe connector too. I think that is a similar connection. You might be right.
Only iPods offer more than one day of continuous use, out of all of Apple's devices. So why is it such a big deal that Watch will require nightly charging? If it's not too long to charge, top it off before you go to bed, then top it off while you get ready in the morning.
I guess you don't use an iPhone 6+. That phone is a beast as far as battery life goes.
Is there a remote possibility of Apple doing a "One more thing...", and that one more thing being >1 day of battery life?
I feel the watch may really become a niche device for sure. It's like the Apple Newton: a great good/idea not ready due to a limit in technological advances (battery). Battery life is unacceptable for a lot of people. Unless it provides wireless charging and you can put it on a mat and let it charge, giving the illusion that it doesn't need charging.
Almost everyone expected an iPhone reveal in 2007.
-But how many of them expected The Spanish Inquisition?