We reported before that the rumoured Apple iWatch may be released in three variants on the third quarter of 2014. The first version comes with a 1.6-inch screen, while the other two will feature 1.8-inch displays.
There's no reason to doubt the reports, really. Apple's top brass have all gone on the record suggesting a new product from Apple will be released by the end of this year. The next question is what most people would like to see from the gadget.
Smarter Than Smartphone
The first recommended feature would probably be that it really should be 'smart.' Some critics believed that smartwatches are not really as ‘smart’ as smatphones and the same is probably expected from iWatches.
The current offerings from Samsung, Sony, LG and the like have operated as extensions of a smartphone, linking up via Bluetooth or wireless to, for the most part, serve you notifications that you could have seen by pulling your phone out of your pocket.
Apple may do something along those lines as well and could still make a successful product. However, given their close ties with app developers, the wishful thinking of many is Apple makes the first smartwatch that lets you leave your phone behind.
Wireless Charging
Somebody who has several gadgets in their homes knows that competition for socket space is a regular phenomenon. Smartphones, tablets, e-readers and the like usually are charged up at the same time creating a tangled mess. Does anybody want one more device to fit in there?
Whether it's a wireless charging pad or some new tech whipped up by Apple especially for its smartwatch, almost everyone would love to be able to just set the watch down on the nightstand and have it powered up and ready to go the next morning.
Battery Life
Full charging doesn’t mean squat when the user had to charge the iWatch more often as they do their phones. At least for now, these things are nice extras, not essential communication tools, and if they become more trouble than they're worth, the love affair won't last long for even the most dedicated fanboys and fangirls.
Both Android and iPhones already on the market average somewhere around two or three days on a charge as long as appropriate settings are used. The ones that do more, like Samsung's Galaxy Gear, are on the low end of that and those that do less tend to be higher.
Apple is surely planning on releasing a feature-rich device. If it can somehow do that while figuring out how to jam a powerful battery into a tiny watch, it will be a nice selling point.
Affordable Price
This is Apple. So, there's no reason to think it will depart from a model that's always worked for them.
Unfortunately for budget-conscious consumers, the approach is to roll out finely crafted products at premium prices even while devices with similar features can be had without the Apple logo for less.
However, some are hoping that iWatch will be different. Nobody needs a digital watch and, as mentioned above, there's a decent chance that it won't even work unless you already own another, presumably pricey, Apple device. Some people would like to see it is priced as an affordable accessory for iPhones in an effort to pull in customers who want, not need, one.
There's no reason to doubt the reports, really. Apple's top brass have all gone on the record suggesting a new product from Apple will be released by the end of this year. The next question is what most people would like to see from the gadget.
Smarter Than Smartphone
The first recommended feature would probably be that it really should be 'smart.' Some critics believed that smartwatches are not really as ‘smart’ as smatphones and the same is probably expected from iWatches.
The current offerings from Samsung, Sony, LG and the like have operated as extensions of a smartphone, linking up via Bluetooth or wireless to, for the most part, serve you notifications that you could have seen by pulling your phone out of your pocket.
Apple may do something along those lines as well and could still make a successful product. However, given their close ties with app developers, the wishful thinking of many is Apple makes the first smartwatch that lets you leave your phone behind.
Wireless Charging
Somebody who has several gadgets in their homes knows that competition for socket space is a regular phenomenon. Smartphones, tablets, e-readers and the like usually are charged up at the same time creating a tangled mess. Does anybody want one more device to fit in there?
Whether it's a wireless charging pad or some new tech whipped up by Apple especially for its smartwatch, almost everyone would love to be able to just set the watch down on the nightstand and have it powered up and ready to go the next morning.
Battery Life
Full charging doesn’t mean squat when the user had to charge the iWatch more often as they do their phones. At least for now, these things are nice extras, not essential communication tools, and if they become more trouble than they're worth, the love affair won't last long for even the most dedicated fanboys and fangirls.
Both Android and iPhones already on the market average somewhere around two or three days on a charge as long as appropriate settings are used. The ones that do more, like Samsung's Galaxy Gear, are on the low end of that and those that do less tend to be higher.
Apple is surely planning on releasing a feature-rich device. If it can somehow do that while figuring out how to jam a powerful battery into a tiny watch, it will be a nice selling point.
Affordable Price
This is Apple. So, there's no reason to think it will depart from a model that's always worked for them.
Unfortunately for budget-conscious consumers, the approach is to roll out finely crafted products at premium prices even while devices with similar features can be had without the Apple logo for less.
However, some are hoping that iWatch will be different. Nobody needs a digital watch and, as mentioned above, there's a decent chance that it won't even work unless you already own another, presumably pricey, Apple device. Some people would like to see it is priced as an affordable accessory for iPhones in an effort to pull in customers who want, not need, one.
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