New 'Try the Watch' app uses augmented reality to visualize wearing an Apple Watch
Consumers who are still unsure of how the Apple Watch will look on their wrist can now get a better idea using nothing but their iPhone, a printer, and a pair of scissors thanks to a new augmented reality app from Belgian IT firm Underside.
Attaching a small, printable target to the wrist and then loading up the app will allow users to visualize different Apple Watch models. Tapping on the screen will cycle through different watch case and band color combinations.
Though the images are not perfect, they are a fairly close approximation and would likely suffice for those who are on the fence about purchasing a Watch based on its appearance. The renders do hover slightly over the wrist, but not enough to cause serious distortion.
Unfortunately, the app is not available in the App Store. To install it, curious users will need to visit Underside's website and download it directly, and then authorize the unapproved app to run on their device.
For those consumers for whom size is the primary concern, the Apple Store app offers actual-size renderings of each case. Previews are accessed by opening the app, selecting a Watch family, tapping "View Pricing" in the upper-right hand corner, and then tapping "Compare case sizes" in the center of the screen.
Apple will begin taking pre-orders for the Watch on April 10, with shipments starting on April 24.
Attaching a small, printable target to the wrist and then loading up the app will allow users to visualize different Apple Watch models. Tapping on the screen will cycle through different watch case and band color combinations.
Though the images are not perfect, they are a fairly close approximation and would likely suffice for those who are on the fence about purchasing a Watch based on its appearance. The renders do hover slightly over the wrist, but not enough to cause serious distortion.
Unfortunately, the app is not available in the App Store. To install it, curious users will need to visit Underside's website and download it directly, and then authorize the unapproved app to run on their device.
For those consumers for whom size is the primary concern, the Apple Store app offers actual-size renderings of each case. Previews are accessed by opening the app, selecting a Watch family, tapping "View Pricing" in the upper-right hand corner, and then tapping "Compare case sizes" in the center of the screen.
Apple will begin taking pre-orders for the Watch on April 10, with shipments starting on April 24.
Comments
This app might produce a negative opinion of the ?Watch, which doesn't look all that great even in the professional Apple photography. This only makes it look worse. I think it is going to be one of those types of product that you will need to see in person to fully appreciate.
Did you seriously report him?
Maybe it's more effective than I think, though. Can someone make an app that simulates using this app for me?
Did you seriously report him?
Itchy trigger finger I guess.
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Pretty cool.
Remember to report Ben Frost for trolling if he shows up here and starts bashing the Watch, Apple, and Tim Cook.
I have already reported him 12 times on his previous troll posts, he is clever though he doesn't resort to abuse or swearing
The app is a lot of fun. Was already planning to buy a Watch, but this seals it
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April 25: YouTube channels start posting Watch-gates: battery-gate, screen-gate, sensor-gate, pay-gate, scratch-gate, etc.
April 26: naysayers and haters have their day
May 24: Apple Watch outsells all Android Wear watches sold to date.
May 25: furious gloating + backpedaling in forums begins.
July 1: First batch of Android Wear watches inspired by Apple Watch are announced for shipping in late 2015.
April 24: Apple Watch ships
April 25: YouTube channels start posting Watch-gates: battery-gate, screen-gate, sensor-gate, pay-gate, scratch-gate, etc.
April 26: naysayers and haters have their day
May 24: Apple Watch outsells all Android Wear watches sold to date.
May 25: furious gloating + backpedaling in forums begins.
July 1: First batch of Android Wear watches inspired by Apple Watch are announced for shipping in late 2015.
August 1: Android watches claim superiority.
I wish Apple watch has better battery life like 3 days...I would buy it on day 1. I keep missing notifications, reminders, texts or even phone calls for my 6+ with vibration mode in the pocket.
August 2: specs war begins
That's something oddly ridiculous about describing MHz and gigabytes in a watch. Apple has been mum on the details, focusing on user experience attributes (like the Taptic stuff), and the appearance. But you know Lenovo and LG and Samsung can't help but fall back on specs. It's all they know about marketing tech.
August 2: specs war begins
That's something oddly ridiculous about describing MHz and gigabytes in a watch. Apple has been mum on the details, focusing on user experience attributes (like the Taptic stuff), and the appearance. But you know Lenovo and LG and Samsung can't help but fall back on specs. It's all they know about marketing tech.
September 1: Android Wears have more apps...(well, shitty apps)
The reason android wears fall back on specs because they don't have anything to market. Just look at the orientation of the Gear Fit, Samsung just throw the Gears out there with all screen orientations and hope one of them sticks. Android wears are designed by responding to people's comments and that's a joke.