mac_128

fasterquieter said:

I have been reading about people who have been told their battery is fine by Apple, so they refuse to replace it, but they are still experiencing the throttling. I hope this isn't true. I had a battery related issue with my last iPad Pro. It was draining way too fast and giving me sporadic percentages. The guy at the Apple store refused to believe it was an issue after his battery test said it was fine. I sold the iPad in the end (honestly describing the issue in the description). That experience really put a dampener on my Apple enthusiasm.

GeorgeBMac said:

mac_128 said:

bb-15 said:

macapfel said:

I think AppleWatch matured into primarily a sports accessoire. An excellent one. But I don't think it is overly attractive as only another watch. AppleWatch delivers highly attractive functionality for sport. But besides, I don't see much attractive features. The rest seems more gimmicks. Certainly nice once, but probably insufficient to make these attractive buy options. I definitely like the AppleWatch – as a great SportsWatch. I hope, however, Apple can develop AppleWatch beyond this.

For me I don't carry my iPhone around with me early in the morning at home; in the shower or when I'm getting muddy while gardening.
My iPhone is on silent so I don't disturb my wife/son. 
As a result, before my Apple Watch Series 2, I would miss calls every week which was frustrating.
With my AW, I never miss a call, I usually answer calls with the AW which is very quick (and then switch the call to the iPhone if it's nearby).

At a restaurant I keep track of my texts without having to haul my phone out which would be disruptive.

In addition, I use my AW for counting my steps for fitness. I have a heart condition and use the Cardiogram app as well as the Breathe app to reduce stress.

* My AW is reliable and is one of my most used Apple products.    

I agree. I think this demonstrates the path Apple will pursue as technology gets smaller and batteries get better. Eventually, the watch will replace the phone, and customers can just carry whatever size portable screen they need, if any, as they will be able to stream to displays in cars, coffee houses, friends displays, or at work. 

No, the Apple Watch will never fully replace the iPhone.   It will become increasingly powerful -- but screen size will restrict its functionality.    Messages are a good example:   the watch can send and receive and answer messages as well as emails -- but it is very limited and awkward due to the screen size.

GeorgeBMac said:

macapfel said:

I think AppleWatch matured into primarily a sports accessoire. An excellent one. But I don't think it is overly attractive as only another watch. AppleWatch delivers highly attractive functionality for sport. But besides, I don't see much attractive features. The rest seems more gimmicks. Certainly nice once, but probably insufficient to make these attractive buy options. I definitely like the AppleWatch – as a great SportsWatch. I hope, however, Apple can develop AppleWatch beyond this.

Yes, marketing for the watch has clearly gone through a transition from tech gadget to fashion accessory to sports monitor.  But, it still serves well in all three roles.

But, now I see a fourth role for it that Apple hasn't even thought of (Or, if they have, they haven't mentioned it yet).   That's for seniors living alone:  Previously they were sold big bulky, ugly LifeLine type devices that carried a steep subscription fee for those "I've fallen and I can't get up moments".   The Apple Watch 3+Cellular would serve that function far better:  It would always be on the person because there would be no need to take it off (even in the shower) and there would be no subscription fee except the $10 carrier fee.  Plus, it would look far better and serve additional functions such reminders to take pills, etc, etc, etc....

But, getting back to your points:  Before I had the watch I agreed with you that as you say:  "I don't see much attractive features.  The rest seems more gimmicks".  But, the longer I have the watch the more I find those features less gimmicks and more a case of I wouldn't want to be without them.  The other day I forgot to put the watch on before I left the house and I sorely missed it until I got home later that evening.  No, now I believe those features are not gimmicks but, typical Apple features that make my life better.

bb-15 said:

macapfel said:

I think AppleWatch matured into primarily a sports accessoire. An excellent one. But I don't think it is overly attractive as only another watch. AppleWatch delivers highly attractive functionality for sport. But besides, I don't see much attractive features. The rest seems more gimmicks. Certainly nice once, but probably insufficient to make these attractive buy options. I definitely like the AppleWatch – as a great SportsWatch. I hope, however, Apple can develop AppleWatch beyond this.

For me I don't carry my iPhone around with me early in the morning at home; in the shower or when I'm getting muddy while gardening.
My iPhone is on silent so I don't disturb my wife/son. 
As a result, before my Apple Watch Series 2, I would miss calls every week which was frustrating.
With my AW, I never miss a call, I usually answer calls with the AW which is very quick (and then switch the call to the iPhone if it's nearby).

At a restaurant I keep track of my texts without having to haul my phone out which would be disruptive.

In addition, I use my AW for counting my steps for fitness. I have a heart condition and use the Cardiogram app as well as the Breathe app to reduce stress.

* My AW is reliable and is one of my most used Apple products.