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After years of flailing mediocrity, smartwatches have gotten good enough to be mainstream. Two devices released in the last month, the Apple Watch Series 3 and the Fitbit Ionic, are the best we've seen. Not only are they both very, very good at telling t...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
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Update: There's invertible going to be an Apple Watch 2, and you can read all of the rumors. It's safe to stay we're expected an increase in battery life, more fitness features that are actually useful and maybe even a camera for on-wrist FaceTime video...
The overall look and feel of the Apple Watch, as with most products from Cupertino, was a major plus for me. The last thing you want is a watch that you have to apologize for visually just so you can find out when Ebay is asking you to bid from your wrist...
The Apple Watch feels exactly like you'd expect it to: a first attempt. Apple's fused its own design ethos with the limited technology around at the moment to make a compelling smartwatch – but it's still a smartwatch, a device that doesn't really have an...
For iPhone users desperate for a smartwatch, the Apple Watch is perfect for you. It relays some iOS apps and all notifications to my wrist without requiring me to constantly pull out and unlock my phone, and that's a nicely convenient thing to have.This c...
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How often should smartwatches iterate? It's a difficult question. Motorola isn't seeing the benefit in doing it yearly, and it's not the only one. Apple chose to wait 18 months between the first and second models of its smartwatch, but that may still have...
Faster than original, More affordable than Series 2...
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The Apple Watch Series 1 is what the first should have been. It's smooth to use and Watch OS3 makes the experience even better. The Series 2 offers more for fitness, but if you're not concerned with that then Series 1 is a cheaper – but still great – smar...
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Our Apple Watch first-gen review looks at the original Apple Watch's features, design and build quality, screen quality, interface, battery life, specs and pricing, and compares it to the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2 that replaced it. The Apple Watch...
Gorgeous design, Comfortable to wear, Multiple variants to appeal to many people, Speed improved by watchOS 3...
Interface can be counterintuitive at first, Lack of GPS...
The Apple Watch isn't the first ever smartwatch, and it doesn't really do anything rival products don't do. But what it does do, it does as well as any smartwatch out there, thanks to Apple's user interface expertise. It's a slick device to use, although...
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On 7 September 2016, Apple announced its new Apple Watch Series 2 and an update to the original, naming it the Apple Watch Series 1. The new watches both offer a 50 percent faster processor over the original, while the Series 2 comes with GPS, brighter di...
Series 2: GPS, waterproof, ceramic design, dualcore processor, sapphire glass and brighter display | Series 1: Faster than original (dualcore processor) | Original: Cheapest (used)...
Series 2: Expensive | Series 1: IonX glass | Original: Can only be bought used...
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The Apple Watch Series 2 is catching all the headlines, but how does it compare to some of the other smartwatches out there in the market, namely the Sony SmartWatch 3 and Moto 360 Sport. In this comparison we look at how the 2016 Apple Watch Series 2 com...
The new Apple Watch Series 2 offers fantastic build quality and is fully waterproof, but if you've got an Android phone, not planning on a swim with a smartwatch and want to save yourself some pennies, the Sony SmartWatch 3 and Moto 360 Sport are fantasti...
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Smartwatches are a product group where manufacturers still seem to be hopeful in, if you look at the number of models that have been released. We decided to take a look at all the smartwatches we've tested recently to find out which one is the best. F...
Anno 2016 a smartwatch cannot be labeled unmissable and essential. It's definitely a nice gadget to have, but you'll get through the day just fine without one, without ever feeling that you miss something. Manufacturers have realized that marketing a sm...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2018-11-01 07:41:17
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Donning the Apple Watch in 2016 is a little more tempting because its price is lower, while its app count is higher. It's a fantastic smartwatch, as long as you're expecting an iPhone-tied convenience gadget.That's why my Apple Watch is still ticking aw...
Stylish design, Clever interface, Two sizes...
Expensive at any level, Battery life is one day, Missing many key apps...
Apple Watch is good, but better suited on the wrists of early adopters and boutique shop regulars. It's convenient but there's a learning curve you have to overcome and a high price that some people won't be able to get around...
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Apple's smartwatch , called the Apple Watch is an extension of your iPhone, allowing you to get up-to-the minute notifications, news and even map directions on your wrist. Here's our Apple Watch review. Update June 2016: At WWDC, Apple revealed watchOS 3...
We can't help but think that Apple has tried to do too much with this first generation Apple Watch. There are so many ways of interacting with it and so many different features and elements to get used to that the learning curve is surprisingly steep. It...
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Towards the end of May, I took off the Apple Watch I'd been wearing for nine months. I'll never put it on again.I'd been wearing the £479 38mm Apple Watch with a sapphire screen, stainless steel shell and white sport band – something I genuinely appreciat...
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However, there's no doubt Apple sees the Watch as an important product, one which will be a significant business for it in the long run. Plus, it's well-crafted enough that it will influence other smartwatch makers making the Apple Watch a glimpse into th...
Attractive, Comfortable, classy and easy to remove straps, Taptic Engine vibrations and taps...
Somewhat fussy interface, Sluggish apps...
It's hardly essential, but the Apple Watch's series of small conveniences add up to a surprisingly meaningful and useful experience...
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Apple Watch Third Party Bands – Most Apple Watch owners bought the Apple Watch Sport because it is the most affordable model. I own an Apple Watch Sport too and like it. However, the band you get from the packaging makes it feel cheap and does not look cl...
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T3.com
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The Apple Watch certainly wasn't the first smartwatch, but it was the most well-known and popular.We've been wearing one the best part of a year now, and it's changed significantly since then. In fact, the sector as a whole has changed. So we've decided t...
Great design, Lovely screen, Accurate voice recogntion...
Hard to learn interface, Limited useful apps...
Apple has definitely made the smartwatch appeal to the mainstream in a way that Pebble and Android Wear didn't. A year on and the Apple Watch is still the best smartwatch available. Apple has put a huge amount of work into the craftsmanship of the...
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Our Apple Watch review looks at the Apple Watch's features, design and build quality, screen quality, user interface, hardware controls, first- and third-party apps, battery life, specs and pricing. Read our Apple Watch review for everything you need to k...
Gorgeous design, Comfortable to wear, Multiple variants to appeal to many people, Notification support means you can glance and carry on with your day...
Interface can be counterintuitive at first, occasionally feels sluggish, thirdparty apps run relatively slowly...
The Apple Watch isn't the first ever smartwatch, and it doesn't really do anything rival products don't do. But what it does do, it does as well as any smartwatch out there, thanks to Apple's user interface expertise. It's a slick device to use, although...
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To my mind, Apple's decision to continuously grow the range with new straps and body colours is the right decision to make, as it means that you're not likely to bump into someone with the same combination as you. This is really one of the keys to Watch's...
Water- and swim-proof, Built-in GPS, Brighter, more readable screen outdoors...
The price is high, Still no sleep tracking...
It may not look it, then, but the second Apple Watch is a serious overhaul, and a successful one at that. Where the first watch was merely okay as an occasional fitness tracker, it's now a fully fledged multi-sport fitness device with very few gaps in its...
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I bought my stainless steel Apple Watch the first day that it was available. I was incredibly excited about it; a big new splashy technology platform from Apple! Fitness! Apps! A digital crown! What's not to like?Sadly, this honeymoon phase didn't last ve...
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The Apple Watch is finally in Malaysia, almost a year after it was launched in the United States.Before writing this article I debated whether I should be contributing to the already sizable number of Apple Watch reviews out there. However, having had one...
Nice design, nice fitness tracking apps, dictation works very well...
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When the Apple Watch first began making headlines, the first question most people had was: "Is this watch going to replace my iPhone?" The short answer is no, it will not.The Apple Watch was designed from the start to be a paired device. To get the best u...
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What can the Watch can do?The most useful features for me are the ability to take calls on the Watch if my phone is far away, navigation while driving, quick responses to messages when I am unable to whip out my phone, as well as notifications from variou...
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Before discussing watchOS 2, I want to make one thing clear: I love the idea of the Apple Watch. I think smartwatches in general have an amazing future. But I haven't found one smartwatch I personally feel I need.Apple Watch does some things amazingly wel...
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Winding its way intricately into your life (no pun intended) the Apple Watch is a solid performer with an operating system in Watch OS 2 that is as exciting as the hardware and the various materials to complement it.You can tell Apple took the design of t...
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To be really honest, when the wearables era began I was unimpressed at first. For a long time, players like Sony, for example, had pioneered smartwatches that would sync via Bluetooth with your smartphone to give you text messages and maybe even direction...
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According to Apple, watchOS 2 is about refinements, enhancements and “innovative new ways to make Apple Watch your own”. That's fine by us, because with the original Apple Watch, it sometimes felt like we'd paid hundreds of pounds to be beta testers for...
New native apps and some neat refinements mean watchOS 2 is a worthy upgrade...
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According to Apple, watchOS 2 is about refinements, enhancements and “innovative new ways to make Apple Watch your own”.That's fine by us, because with the original Apple Watch, it sometimes felt like we'd paid hundreds of pounds to be beta testers for th...
Third-party complications, Native apps, Loads of small improvements...
Apps screen still a mess, No alternate side button options, Siri remains sluggish...
In many ways, Apple's watchOS 2 is what we should have had when Apple Watch launched. This free upgrade improves lots of stuff and is unlikely to launch your watch into orbit. Most importantly, new native apps mean you won't be staring at your Watch for a...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
2018-11-01 07:41:21
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Two Apple Watch Sports (left and right) and a standard Apple Watch. Source: SuppliedApple has made two big releases: the watchOS 2 operating system, which had been delayed by a bug; and very attractive additions to Apple Watch Sport, which is made of alum...
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Before it even went on sale the Apple Watch, which some affectionately call the iWatch, polarised opinion around the globe. Six months on from initial launch and it's still up against a multitude of challengers, with the number seemingly growing by the we...
Great design, Glances, stylish, battery life, reply to text messages, photo watch faces, Apple Pay...
Apps are slow to load when not native, no GPS, no third-party watch faces, doesn't offer huge amounts over what is on the market...
The Apple Watch is a powerful smartwatch with plenty of features on offer - from calls, to notifications, and thousands of apps all on your wrist. There's not much that sets it apart from the competition, however, save for its good-looking design...
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Before it even went on sale the Apple Watch, which some affectionately call the iWatch, polarised opinion around the globe. Six months on from initial launch and it's still up against a multitude of challengers, with the number seemingly growing by the we...
Great design, Glances, stylish, battery life, reply to text messages, photo watch faces, Apple Pay...
Apps are slow to load when not native, no GPS, no third-party watch faces, doesn't offer huge amounts over what is on the market...
The Apple Watch is a powerful smartwatch with plenty of features on offer - from calls, to notifications, and thousands of apps all on your wrist. There's not much that sets it apart from the competition, however, save for its good-looking design...
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Wearables don't typically last long on my wrist. Be it a Fitbit or Pebble, after wearing one a dozen times I'll forget to bring it with me when leaving the house, and that watch or health monitor will stay in my office until it runs out of batteries. Neit...
What follows is a series of questions about what I do with it. Where is its value derived? I say that the key ingredient is notifications, which are better on the Apple Watch than any other smartwatch to date. I say that the Glances are interesting but ne...
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Its been Apple news this whole week, (no guessing why) so we would like to add to the overload with our official review of the Apple Watch which we just happen to have in our hands wrist this week as well. And yes we like the Hermes leather strap!The much...
Hands On Review Apple Watch: We Thought It Would Be AptIts been Apple news this whole week, (no guessing why) so we would like to add to the overload with our official review of the Apple Watch which we just happen to have in our hands wrist this week as...
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Samsung is looking to change that with the Gear S2 , hoping that the circular face, classic design and two-to-three day battery life might manage to woo buyers away from Apple's shiny alternative...
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It's August, which means that kids are filling their backpacks with pens, paper, textbooks and – oh, who are we kidding, no one uses those things anymore.Students want tech , and that's why our Back To School Guide features the best smartphones , tablets...
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It is true that Apple sold 4 million units in just first few months of release. It is also true that Samsung went from 75% market share to under 8% market share with the introduction of Apple Watch. That sort of market share shift is monumental in any ind...
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Here's a reason to be optimistic about the Apple Watch: Even though sales appear to be tanking and critics ( myself included ) have been heavily critical of the device since its late April launch, a new report from Wristly , a research firm dedicated to w...
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DAVE SNELLINGAfter months of waiting, the Apple Watch has finally launched across the globe.This is Apple's first attempt at wearable technology and it's a big gamble for the US tech giant.Smartwatches have, so far, failed to ignite excitement amongst the...
We're big fans of smartwatches and having tested both Apple and Android devices have become very addicted to them.Getting notifications on your wrist is actually more useful than you might imagine and, if you start wearing one, we guarantee you'll love us...
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Now that Apple has (finally) joined the music streaming party, we decided it was a good time to give the Apple Watch a thorough workout. No doubt you will have read plenty about it elsewhere, but we wanted to find out just how good it is for listening to...
So the $64m question: do you need an Apple Watch? Simple answer, no. Like all Apple products it is beautifully made, does all sorts of clever things and is a big talking point with friends and colleagues. But it is expensive. Very expensive.And in the con...
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The Apple Watch is the company's first dive into the wearables space and has already become the most talked about smartwatch yet, despite previous efforts from the likes of Motorola, Pebble and Samsung. No wearable device has generated as much hype as th...
Gorgeous design, smooth performance and navigation, great screen...
Very expensive, software will take a while to get used to, no support for native apps (yet)...
Apple's first wearable device is late to the party, but already stands out in a crowded market. Whether it's worth the price tag is another matter...
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While in the past wearable devices failed to generate as much hype as the Apple Watch , its late entry into the wearables market means it's joining an already-crowded market. Perhaps with this in mind, Apple has taken a different approach to its competito...
Gorgeous design, smooth performance and navigation, great screen...
The price, software will take a while to get used to...
The Apple Watch, though not without its flaws, is undoubtedly the best smartwatch we've tested to date. Apple's approach for the device to be be as much about fashion as functionality pays off. However, while it trumps its Android Wear rivals, we're still...
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A ppraising a first-generation Apple product is one of the hardest things a reviewer can do, and the Apple Watch is a perfect illustration of why. You look at the specs; you look the price; you look at what it does; and you end up giving it a mediocre rev...
The true test of any personal device is simply whether or not you miss it when it isn't there. In the case of the Apple Watch, after just a few days of continual use I came to expect it to be on my wrist at all times. It's also changed my behaviour. Bef...
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We will make no bones about it: Macworld UK is a publication for Apple fans, and as Apple followers we love the Apple Watch. But it is important to get a feel of what the opposition has to offer, and in this case that means reviewing the Sony Smartwatch 3...
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Reviewing first-generation Apple products is one of the hardest things a journalist can do, and the Apple Watch is a perfect illustration of why. You look at the specs, and the price, and what it does, and you end up giving it a mediocre review, because o...
Given the company's track record, it would be foolish to bet against Apple completely changing the way wearables are perceived. And, after six days of continual use, I've come to expect the Apple Watch to be on my wrist at all times. The true test of any...
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"I will not have sex with anyone who wears an Apple Watch," read a headline published on Gawker, shortly after wearable's pricing was confirmed."Nine reasons only a tool would buy the Apple Watch," was another, found on The Guardian."Four reasons why the...
Fantastic fitness tracker, Comfortable to wear, no irritation from strap, Oozing with potential...
Long load times on third party apps, Steep learning curve, Expensive...
After a month with the Apple Watch, it's certainly affected my life, but I wouldn't say it's changed it significantly. I'm a lot more comfortably leaving my phone sitting on my desk when I'm at home or work, rather than constantly keeping it in my pocket...
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The LG G Watch R is one of the more desirable Android Wear smartwatches, and it may surprise you to know that this is no faint praise. We know that the vast majority of Macworld UK readers are iPhone users, so to some extent how good or bad are Android We...
If you are an iPhone user there is literally no contest: the Apple Watch is the only game in town. But we have been impressed with the LG G Watch R. Apple needs to stay on top of its game to keep ahead of Android in this area, and the LG G Watch R is a ve...
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Hold on to your hats, guys: it is Microsoft vs Apple, just like the old days. In this case we are comparing the Apple Watch with its Microsoft counterpart the Microsoft Band. Wait, you hadn't heard of the Microsoft Band? Well, quite. The Band is a quirky...
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Long ago, Apple fans wore their iPod nanos on their wrists, as a sort of prehistoric Apple Watch. But how well would this setup compare to the real thing? You might surprised. Here's our head-to-head comparison of the Apple Watch and the iPod nano 6Gk, co...
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My day was pretty relaxed other than a 36-minute run in the morning, a few calls and texts and a short walk to get my lunch from the local bakery.So, I have to say, I'm somewhat surprised that I ran out of juice.One of my main use-cases for a wearable is...
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We got our hands on the much-coveted Apple Watch! Is it worth the hype?Matthew Ang reports.Before Rappler's editors road tested the Apple Watch,we asked the crucial question: how does it fit into the lifestyle of the young urban Filipino professional?Hand...
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Wear Reader is an intriguing and surprising application for the diminutive Apple Watch screen - specifically, one which allows you to read ebooks on your arm.Wear Reader is possibly the first, and even only, ebook reader for the Apple Watch. It is availab...
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Our Apple Watch review looks at the Apple Watch's features, design and build quality, screen quality, user interface, hardware controls, first- and third-party apps, battery life, specs and pricing. Read our Apple Watch review for everything you need to k...
Gorgeous design, Comfortable to wear, Multiple variants to appeal to many people...
Interface can be counterintuitive at first and occasionally feels sluggish...
The Apple Watch isn't the first ever smartwatch, and it doesn't really do anything rival products don't do. But what it does do, it does as well as any smartwatch out there, thanks to Apple's user interface expertise. It's a slick device to use, but be wa...
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Apple has been touting the Apple Watch as a "groundbreaking health and fitness companion" since chief executive Tim Cook first revealed it last September . It has been designed to help anyone who wears it lead a healthier life by being more active, accord...
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Wired's product editor spends 10 days getting to grips with the Apple Watch in an attempt to see if it really is a life-changing piece of tech or in fact the emperor's new timepiece. First things first. I confess right from the top of this review that I...
Design, 'haptic' interface, Siri performs well...
Lacklustre launch apps, time checking is problematic, expensive...
When Guy Sémon, Tag Heuer general director, told Wired back in March that the Apple Watch was not a watch but a connected device for the wrist , he was more or less correct. But this is not a bad thing. Having a second screen for your iPhone is most defi...
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Two weeks ago, I started wearing an Apple Watch. I've come to a conclusion I just paid hundreds of dollars to be a glorified beta tester for Apple's latest product. But you know what? I'm glad I did — because Apple's latest product really needs a kick in...
Incredible design, Surprisingly long battery life, Great user experience...
It's square, not round, Expensive by comparison, Missing a few features in fitness software...
No. Almost certainly not. There's only one real reason to buy the Apple Watch today: if you so badly crave a gadget that's new and different that you're willing to settle for something broken. The good news: first-generation Apple products always suck! L...
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If any company can make smartwatches a hit it's Apple, but the Apple Watch is more than just a quick cash grab. A lot of thought has clearly been given to it and the resulting device is one of the best and most beautiful smartwatches yet.But unlike smartp...
Stylish design, Innovative, Heavily customisable...
Expensive, Mediocre battery, Not essential...
The Apple Watch is one of the most stylish smartwatches yet and a lot of thought has gone into it, but it's still a luxury, especially given the price...
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I have many reasons not to occupy my left wrist with something that vibrates and pings, something that does anything but tell the time. I have many reasons because I have many watches that were left to me when my father passed away in early 2014. He was a...
Entrylevel unit expensive, Some thirdparty apps useless, WatchKit feels unfinished and too limited, Glances often slow to load, Screen timeout too quick, not customizable, Digital watch faces too limited, no thirdparty alternatives, Complications are no...
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There are a host of answers, and while I've not yet found one that's utterly compelling, this is by far the best smartwatch I've used. It's the first where I've consciously really wanted to make sure I'm always wearing it and that the battery doesn't run...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2018-11-01 07:41:30
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I have the Apple Watch sooner than I thought I would and it's purely because I was in the right place at the right time – Bayswater, London at 8PM on the 30th of April. I was there on a business trip and by coincidence, had a store that sold Apple product...
Best Looking Smartwatch, Good Battery Life, Beautiful Screen...
Doesn't Always Respond, Can be Sluggish at Times...
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We decided to compare the Apple Watch with one of our favourite of the many Android Wear watches that abound - the Moto 360. The Motorola watch is unusual in that it offers Apple-esque levels of design- and build-quality, and it comes with a striking circ...
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Smartwatches have come and gone in the lead up to Apple's Watch. Samsung has been churning out iterations of its Gear seasonally and LG has proven to be little better with its G Watch, G Watch R and so forth. Motorola had its turn with the 360, which alth...
Two sizes, Excellent build quality, Refined interface, Customisable, Water resistant...
Premium pricing, A day battery life, Thick watch body...
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WATCH THIS: Are these seven Apple Watch myths REALLY true [APPLE]It's been on wrists for just over a week and Apple are selling them quicker than they can make them.The Californian tech giant is hoping to finally make the smartwatch a must-have gadget, bu...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2018-11-01 07:41:30
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As a fashion statement, it's hard to argue against the Apple Watch. But that's not the entire story.It's taken a while for my Apple Watch review to hit (digital) print, but I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out. Be warned: It's quite a lengthy read, e...
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Unless you've been living under a rock for the last week, you'll have clocked that Apple's long-awaited smartwatch has at last started shipping to paying customers. My Apple Watch arrived a week ago, in a box with the dimensions of two house bricks laid e...
Impressive hardware specifications, Well priced, Great features, Simple and elegant menu system...
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The Apple Watch is a bold device, the product of a brand trying to shake up a stuttering smartwatch market and prove that, once again, it can make a niche device cool and mainstream.The iPhone 5-and-up-compatible smartwatch comes in 38 flavors, with diffe...
Stylish design, Clever interface, Two sizes...
Expensive at any level, Battery life is one day, Missing many key apps...
Apple Watch is good, but better suited on the wrists of early adopters and boutique shop regulars. It's convenient but there's a learning curve you have to overcome and a high price that some people won't be able to get around...
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Apple's smartwatch , called the Apple Watch rather than the expected iWatch, is available to buy now. Here, we bring you an Apple Watch review based on out experience with the hot new device so far. Apple Watch design: What does the Apple Watch look like...
We can't help but think that Apple has tried to do too much with this first generation Apple Watch. There are so many ways of interacting with it and so many different features and elements to get used to that the learning curve is surprisingly steep. It...
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Most of the time, reviewing tech is easy. Acer brings out a new laptop? Benchmark it, examine the fit and finish, use it for a few days, write it up. Apple brings out a new phone? Test the new features, live with it for a few days, write it up, and hunker...
It's a lovely thing to wear, and it's already proven itself useful in dozens of tiny but welcome ways. I suspect it will grow on me further as it settles and matures – and as I learn where its strengths are versus where I should instead use my iPhone or M...
The battery has easily been good enough in my 42mm (which has a slightly bigger battery than 38mm models) to last a long day without having to step down into the ‘it only functions as a watch' Power Reserve mode, but it's still a pain to take it off night...
This can be an easy decision. If you fall in the Venn diagram intersection of ‘owner of an iPhone 5 or later', ‘sufficient disposable income that at least three-hundred quid won't mean fundamental sacrifices', and ‘enthusiastic and curious about technolog...
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Smartwatches have been out for around a year, but Apple's take on the topic is brand new. Can Apple take the crown from Google before the area really heats up?Rumoured for such a long time, Apple's take on the wristwatch is finally here, delivering a firs...
Well designed; Bands feel like part of the package, not a cheap addition; “Taptic” feedback feels like a poke, less a vibration, with a more human feel than the typical vibrating haptic motor; Easy to control; Watches your health and heartbeat;...
Expensive… very expensive; Battery could be a little better; Apps can fail too easily;...
Apple's take on the smartwatch was always going to be totally different from the crowd, and it sure is one device worth taking a look at, especially if you've been eyeing the ads and stories on the subject.But do we think it's worth it?Honestly, we're not...
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For all the subtlety of the “look at me, I'm special!” messaging, the box might as well have contained an actual bludgeon. You get different, cube-shaped packaging with the mid-priced stainless steel Apple Watch, simply called Watch (from £479). If you o...
To me, this feels like a 0.9 product, but a promising one. Apple has answered the critics who doubted a computer company could make a wearable that people wanted to wear: the hardware is objectively gorgeous and, having stopped using a watch ten years ago...
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The next big thing from Apple turns out to be very small, very comfortable and a very smart way of making an iPhone way cooler to use.Gizmodo loves technology. Our product reviews are presented thanks to Dick Smith.Reviewer's Note: While there are three d...
Incredible design, Surprisingly long battery life, Great user experience...
It's square, not round, Expensive by comparison, Missing a few features in fitness software...
The reason it took Apple so long to get into the wearables game was its relentless perfectionism. It built itself a nice amount of hype while getting the product ready, and now that it's here it was certainly worth the wait for iOS users keen to get their...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2018-11-01 07:41:33
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Lisa Gade reviews the Apple Watch. We look at the 38mm Sport model that starts at $350 with an aluminum casing, Ion-X glass and a fluoroelastomer band. It's also available in stainless steel with sapphire glass starting around $500, and there's the 18k go...
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Apple has done something rather special with the Apple Watch. No, it's not the design, the tech, or even the choice of straps that makes it special. It's that Apple has made the first piece of wearable tech that feels friendly and has a little bit of quir...
Unique communication methods make it special, Attractive design in multiple sizes, Notification taps are subtle, Setup is a breeze, Watch OS 2.0 fixes some app problems...
Third-party apps crash, Software has a learning curve, One-day battery life...
Right now, it's difficult to say whether the Apple Watch is going to break into the mainstream. It's also too early to say whether our initial warmth toward it is because it's new and fun. Only more time spent with it will tell if the sheen will wear off...
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Here at Macworld we are committed iPhone users, and we are very excited about the launch of the Apple Watch. But as is so often the case with Apple products, Apple is not the first to make a smartwatch. Far from it. Indeed, Android Wear devices no prolife...
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Now that the Apple Watch has gone up for pre-order in the UK, have a read through our recent meta-review to see what everyone is saying about Cupertino's smartwatch...
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Let's back up. Any way you figure, the Apple Watch is an epic product release. It's the company's first new product category since the iPad and the first new product since the death of Steve Jobs. It was created almost entirely under the guidance of Chief...
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The Apple Watch reviews are in and they're… not exactly glowing.Generally speaking, reviewers aren't saying anything unexpected. The new gizmo—officially available April 24—is technologically impressive, but there also isn't a good reason for the average...
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The early reviews are good –– very good –– with virtually every reviewer saying the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch anyone has ever made. Yet, while the device does mostly receive high praise, some question whether it actually fills any kind of need for most consumers. We’ll have a full review of the Apple Watch coming up in the next few weeks, until then here’s what others are saying...
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Apple Watch preorders start this Friday, and Apple has given a few reviewers the chance to play with the watch before it officially launches later this month on April 24. In general, the reviews have been positive, but reviewers seem to see it as more of...
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I was at the initial Apple Watch unveiling in Cupertino last September. Like many journalists I sat back in the auditorium and was intrigued by what we were shown, yet it was hard not to be a bit skeptical . What would Apple do to make its watch stand out...
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For the iPhone user, the Apple Watch is the obvious choice of smartwatch. But it isn't the only choice - or at least it won't be, once Android Wear watches are at least partially compatible with iOS devices. So we decided to compare the LG Watch Urbane wi...
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Apple Watch reviews are out today.At first, they seem positive.For example, New York Times tech reviewer Farhad Manjoo writes that he “fell” for the gadget — “fell hard.”The Verge's Nilay Patel says it is “ the first smartwatch that might legitimately bec...
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Yes, the verdicts are starting to come in for Apple's first smartwatch. Well, the verdicts from predominantly US journalists who have clearly been given a fair amount of time with their Apple Watches if Mashable's 10-chapter review and the 32-strong cast/...
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Thinking about buying a smartwatch? The Apple Watch and Pebble Time smartwatch are two of the most talked-about smartwatches in the market, so we've put them head-to-head in our Pebble Time vs Apple Watch comparison. You'll also like: Best smartwatches 2...
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2015 is the year of the iWatch but Apple has some competition in the smartwatch market and LG is one manufacturer it has to tackle. See how their latest devices stack up in our Apple Watch vs LG Watch Urbane . comparison preview. Read : The best smartwatc...
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I had a £11,500 Apple Watch Edition strapped to my wrist today. Rose gold. 38mm. Rose gray strap that felt like butter, with a modern buckle also in solid 18-carat gold. It was beautiful. But as luxe as the materials are, my hands-on demo time with the Ap...
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The Apple Watch is seen as the luxury smartwatch, but it faces some tough competition. The Pebble Time Steel, for example, offers a similar premium metal case but is just $249 on KickStarter...
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Using the Digital Touch feature was a wow moment too. Press the button below the watch's digital crown to bring up your favourite contacts – from this screen you can call them, send a message or enter Digital Touch if they also have an Apple Watch. Then y...
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2015 is dubbed as the year to make or break smartwatches and Apple and Huawei have both gone for the minimalist naming system. Find out how these to wearables differ in our Apple Watch vs Huawei Watch comparison preview. Read : The best smartwatches. The...
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APPLEIt's Apple's first attempt at a piece of wearable tech and the Californian firm hope it will change everyone's opinion of smartwatches.Apple Watch hits stores on April 24th with prices ranging from a reasonable £299 to an insane £13,000.Brimming with...
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Apple Watch is almost here. After months of speculation following the Cupertino announcement in September last year, we now have almost all the details of the new smartwatch from Apple: how it will work, how much it will cost, what the battery is going to...
The potential of what the Apple Watch can do is going to be huge. We feel we've only just scratched the surface in our demo. How Power Reserve works, how live notifications work, whether you really will use the voice calling capabilities to make calls hav...
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Today, I strapped a $14,000 watch to my wrist — one with an Apple computer inside. I played with it a bit, and tried to imagine integrating it into my life. But by the time Apple (oh so courteously!) booted me out of the showroom, I couldn't make up my mi...
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Today, Apple finally put us out of our misery with an official Apple Watch unveiling. The company previewed the device last year but didn't go into full detail about the device. Today, the fine folks at Apple filled in the blanks for us.We now know all ab...
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So the Watch, which starts at £299 and will spiral up to an 18-carat gold £13,500 , offers a host of features from controlling music to showing stock prices and from dictation to accurate timekeeping, not one of which is truly groundbreaking. There are gi...
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After months of hints and mystery, Apple has finally taken the plunge and joined the battle for your wrist with its own smartwatch. As you’d expect with a brand spanking new bit of Apple tech, the Apple Watch has polarised opinion. Some have hailed it as the new Best Thing Ever, some have decried it as Just Another Smartwatch...
A really lovely, classy device - more so than any rival, Already a number of very useful and clever apps and deluge hasn't even begun, Enhances your gadget life in subtle but significant ways...
A day of battery isn't ideal and precludes sleep tracking, Not as instantly intuitive as other Apple devices...
It's hard to pin down a specific thing that makes the Apple Watch special, but having worn one for almost two weeks now, it's become an important, valuable part of my everyday life.In some ways it's the ultimate gadget. A device that no-one needs but that...
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The Apple Watch - as it's officially known - has been unveiled.After months of hints and mystery, Apple has finally taken the plunge and joined the battle for your wrist with its own smartwatch.As you'd expect with a brand spanking new bit of Apple tech...
A really lovely, classy device - more so than any rival, Already a number of very useful and clever apps and deluge hasn't even begun, Enhances your gadget life in subtle but significant ways...
A day of battery isn't ideal and precludes sleep tracking, Not as instantly intuitive as other Apple devices...
Apple Watch hands on review Is the Apple Watch a revolutionary piece of hardware? Yes and no. No, because it's not a completely different kind of smartwatch, but as with all things Apple, the hardware – even if it's nicer than anyone else's – is only hal...
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Apple Watch vs Sony Smartwatch 3 stainless steel version: what they are, why we are comparing them At its press conference for CES 2015, Sony announced a new stainless steel version of its SmartWatch 3 wearable . It's a full-spec Android Wear smartwatch...
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The Surge is shaping as the ultimate wearable, with all the features of Fitbit's activity monitoring band and a smartwatch combined. Source: SuppliedWearables are a substantial growth area in consumer technology, and the fact that your relatives and frien...
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We compare the Microsoft Band and the Apple Watch based on what we know about the Apple Watch from the launch, and spending time with the Microsoft Band. (See also: Best smartwatches and wearable tech of 2014 .) Microsoft Band vs Apple Watch comparison:...
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The Apple Watch and the LG G Watch R are two of the most exciting upcoming wearable tech devices, set to take the world by storm. But as you glance at your wrist and consider with which trinket to adorn it, the choice is about to become a tricky one. In t...
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First Impressions: Is the Apple Watch the smartwatch saviour? At last, the wearable is here. Apple's Cupertino announcement was its biggest in years. Not just one phone, not just two – the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. No, this year there were two iPhon...
Best-looking smartwatch so far, Force Touch well integrated, Digital Crown is a useful addition, Comfortable to wear...
Unintuitive and buggy software, Significantly drains iPhone battery, Third-party apps need work, Some gimmicky features...
Apple Watch – Fitness Along with navigation, fitness is a major play for Apple with the Watch. It made a big deal about getting model and marathon runner Christy Turlington Burns to train with it for the London Marathon and blog about it on the Apple webs...
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This is it: the mythical Apple Watch has finally been revealed. Honestly, there's still a lot we don't know about the Watch, but here is what we do know right now.It pairs with an iPhone (from iPhone 5 and up), and works as a digital watch, as well as a w...
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The shiny new Apple Watch looks very impressive in those crisp hi-res pictures and videos but in the flesh it's actually even better.Seeing the Apple Watch up close makes you appreciate the sleek design and the attention to detail that went into it.It is...
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This is it: the mythical Apple Watch has finally been revealed. Honestly, there's still a lot we don't know about the Watch, but here is what we do know right now.It pairs with an iPhone (from iPhone 5 and up), and works as a digital watch, as well as a w...
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Apple has entered the wearables game with the new Watch. Designed to complement the iPhone 6 user experience, Apple has taken a slightly different approach to the smartwatch than its Android-based competition...
on the operating system yet as our time with the device was just so limited. They are expected to arrive in early 2015. It's a while to wait, but we have to say, it's by far the most desirable wearable we have seen so far. Clever user interface tweaks co...
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When I say I had an Apple Watch hands on, I mean literally that and not much more; it went on my wrist, and cycled through some display modes. But after wearing it, and seeing a trained-up Apple professional put it through some delicate paces, it's clear...
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The Apple Watch Series 3 smartwatch's much touted function at its launch was its cellular feature. However, just the GPS-only models were available here at launch last September.The cellular version was finally released here with telco Singtel earlier thi...
Whether you are using the first-generation or second-generation Apple Watch, you ought to upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) with its cellular connectivity convenience and faster performance. As the owner of two previous generations of...
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SINGAPORE - Apple's move to launch a limited-edition Chinese New Year (CNY) smartwatch series is a sign of the growing importance of the Chinese market to the tech giant, analysts said."China is the world's largest smartphone market, and with growing comp...
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The Apple Watch (stainless steel version tested here) has the most intuitive design among the smartwatches in this round-up. On the right side of the watch is the digital crown. Turning and pressing it allows you to activate most of the smartwatch's func...
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The Apple Watch (stainless steel version tested here) has the most intuitive design among the smartwatches in this round-up.On the right side of the watch is the digital crown. Turning and pressing it allows you to activate most of the smartwatch's functi...
For iPhone users, the Apple Watch provides the most holistic experience for a smartwatch.Smartwatch segmentTag Heuer Carrera Connected Best-looking luxury watchGuess Connect A beauty with some smart featuresHuawei Watch Traditionalists' favourite, with m...
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The latest Apple Watch operating system - watchOS 2 - brings with it many new improvements. Among my favourites are its ability to create multiple Friends screens of 12 contacts each (instead of the current one), use multiple colours for sketching drawin...
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The latest Apple Watch operating system - watchOS 2 - brings with it many new improvements.Among my favourites are its ability to create multiple Friends screens of 12 contacts each (instead of the current one), use multiple colours for sketching drawings...
With the rose gold and gold models, Apple has widened the smart- watch's appeal to more people. With watchOS 2, there are more practical functions and added value. But I am still waiting to create a real custom watch face on Apple Watch...
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SAN FRANCISCO - Apple has partnered up with luxury label Hermes to launch a new collection of Apple Watch, the tech giant announced on Wednesday.The new line comes in stainless steel case with crafted leather bands. There are three options for the bands -...
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SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - Apple tried to reassure investors on Tuesday that its new smartwatch was not a flop, a message that was met with a mixed reception on Wall Street.Reporting results for its third financial quarter, Apple executives delivered sever...
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I got my hands on a review set only a day before the device's official launch in Singapore. Photos do not do the watch justice — it looks so much better in reality, especially on my wrist.I spent a week trying to figure out all its functions, and customis...
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The Watch is here I was on the train, and I felt a tap on my wrist. I looked down, and it was a message from my wife asking if I'd be home soon. According to SG NextBus, my bus was on time, so I used Siri to send her a reply saying that I'd in fact be ea...
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The Apple Watch hits Singapore shores June 26. From about 11am, the well-designed watch will be available at selected Apple retailers here and at Malmaison by The Hour Glass along Orchard Road. I have been using the 38mm space black stainless steel versi...
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I was on the train, and I felt a tap on my wrist. I looked down, and it was a message from my wife asking if I'd be home soon. According to SG NextBus , my bus was on time, so I used Siri to send her a reply saying that I'd in fact be early. Ignoring the...
The best smartwatch for the iPhone, Tons of apps already, and native ones are coming soon, Comfortable to wear; lots of bands to choose from, Builtin heart rate monitor, Good build quality...
No builtin GPS, Be prepared for slowloading apps until native apps arrive, Battery life isn't great...
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