Is Iwatch worth buying? Is the gold Apple Watch probably the most expensive smartwatch? Is it possible to change straps on an apple watch?

With the release of the new Apple generation Watch we expected the manufacturer to introduce a new design, but the rumors were confirmed - visually new Apple Watch 2 remains old. But the inside of the watch has been somewhat redesigned.

In particular, the watch now has an integrated GPS module and barometer. This makes Apple Watch 2 the perfect companion for fitness enthusiasts! While first Apple The Watch (now renamed Apple Watch Series 1) received a GPS signal from your smartphone, so you don't have to take your iPhone with you to record your route while running. But one question remains open for us: can a person actually leave his smartphone at home?

According to the manufacturer, the watch case has become waterproof when diving to a depth of up to 50 meters - thus, swimmers can now purchase smart watches from Apple. Notably, Apple introduced a new app at Keynote for swimmers who will use the Apple Watch 2. If water gets into a leaky speaker, the Apple Watch Series 2 will be able to push it out of the case using vibration.

Apple Watch Series 2: Now waterproof. Source: Apple

Apple Watch 2: Brighter display, but no better battery?

The biggest source of irritation with smartwatches in general, and the Apple Watch in particular, is the battery. We couldn't determine whether Apple was able to solve this problem using Keynote, since nothing was said about it. This puzzles us, since the newly built GPS module It will probably put a lot of stress on the battery. We predict: charging your smartwatch will become a daily (or weekly) chore. Apple owner Watch Series 2.

Fact: Apple has done a lot of work on the screen. It should be the brightest display that the manufacturer has ever installed in any device. New and more powerful Apple processor S2, which should allow the watch to launch apps faster and voice Siri assistant process user commands more quickly. This is good, because even with normal everyday Apple operation Watch 1 loved to occupy our time. Apple Company reports that the new dual-core processor is 50 percent faster than the old one. In addition, GPU performance is also increased.

Interesting: Some early Apple Watches will continue to be sold as Apple Watch Series 1, but they will also have a dual-core processor and will be cheaper. Thus, now for the first Apple Watch with a 38 mm case in the simplest configuration you will have to pay only 25 thousand rubles. instead of the previous 29 thousand rubles.

New special editions from Nike (left) and Hermes (right).

We continue our series of articles “Ten reasons not to buy...”, two materials have already been published in it about Windows Phone and Android, each of which generated some pretty lively discussions. It is curious that in the comments the readers did not provide any additional reasons, which means we were able to find all the pain points of these systems. Let's try to do the same for iOS, but since there is only one manufacturer and product Apple iPhone, then they will be mentioned equally in the text.

Given the popularity of the iPhone and the fact that many perceive this subject as a sacred cow, I have a huge request to try to put aside emotions and use common sense in the comments. As usual, discuss, share a link to the article, but most importantly – think!

Reason #1. Economic, or cost of iPhone

Probably, one of the main reasons not to buy an iPhone and choose iOS is the cost of devices on this platform. If for everyone else operating systems There are budget models, mid-price devices, but the iPhone can only be purchased at the maximum price. The recently released plastic iPhone 5c, which was predicted to have a budget status, clearly proves that cheap in the case of Apple means very expensive compared to the rest of the market.

In terms of price/quality ratio, the Apple iPhone was almost ideal until recently and was only slightly inferior to its competitors due to their lower prices, as well as the fixed small screen diagonal, which leads to less convenient, less readable texts and fonts. But these are hardware limitations that will be corrected in subsequent iPhone versions, already in 2014. We are not interested in such restrictions, we are looking for systemic reasons don't buy the device.

Barrier to entry Apple world becomes a fee for admission ticket. You must pay the full cost of the current model; there are almost no options to save. You can play on the difference in cost in other countries, low or no taxes - for example, buy a device in the USA or Hong Kong. But the difference won't be overwhelming.

A natural limitation on the distribution of the iPhone on the market is its cost; many people would like to purchase it, but do not consider the purchase possible or justified. Many consumers set themselves a certain price level, more than which they are not willing to spend on a phone. Surprisingly, in most countries there are about 10 percent of people who are price insensitive, and just over half of them choose the iPhone.

The first reason lies solely in the economic plane - it can be reformulated differently, whether you can afford an iPhone or not. As a rule, this is the main question from which all other considerations flow. It is impossible to say that the iPhone is only for the rich - this device is democratic in terms of who uses it, but the premium relative to the market, formed back in 2007, remains high. Gradually, this premium, the markup for the brand, worsens the price/quality ratio. And here everyone decides for themselves whether to pay or not. For some, the high cost of the device is not a minus, but rather a plus - such people believe that the limited number of users creates a kind of club. The only problem is that this has not been the case for a long time; the iPhone is one of the most successful and widespread smartphones on the planet and can be found in the hands of first-graders, schoolchildren, students, workers and businessmen. Democratic structure, as I said above. The initial disadvantage turns out to be a plus; on the secondary market, the iPhone is minimally cheaper compared to other devices. But it all depends on his condition.

Reason #2. iTunes is a program you don't have to love

For many people experiencing this for the first time iOS world, it is not at all obvious that iTunes and a computer are needed in order to copy music, files, videos to your device. In recent years, there has been a relaxation - you can activate the device when you first start it without iTunes, but transfer files only from your computer. Some programs have acquired direct file downloading, for example, Podcasts. But in general, we can say that, unlike the vast majority of modern devices, you will feel the need to transfer files to iOS via a computer. And it doesn’t matter so much whether you have a Mac or Windows on your desk; the requirement to have a PC to work with files has become legendary. Apple gets blamed for this, some people get used to it using iTunes, some people can’t do that.

Reason #3. Closed ecosystem: entry – ruble, exit – ten

One of the most serious iOS restrictions, oddly enough, is its closedness, which, on the one hand, guarantees quite fast work systems, responsiveness of the interface and programs, but also does not allow you to fully enjoy modern devices. Thus, iOS users cannot use technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi to send their files or receive them from other non-Apple devices.

It gets ridiculous - you want to send several types of files in regular mail, but your email client doesn’t allow you to do this, so you have to create several letters. When you try to send screenshots en masse from the Photo gallery, you need to copy them and only then open them, for example, in Gmail. Convenience is at the level of the Stone Age, and to all the lamentations of users, Apple is either silent or says that no one needs it.

Those who want to turn their phone or tablet into more functional device, hack your device and install Cydia (the installation is very simple, but potentially creates security holes, especially if you don’t understand what you are doing and what you are installing, and most importantly, from where). And now Cydia has utilities that activate file transfer via Bluetooth - for example, AirBlue Sharing.

On the other hand, if you only have Apple devices, then you can use Air Drop, proprietary feature in iOS7, when you connect to the same Wi-Fi network, you can transfer your content to supported Apple devices (what the system allows - photos, contacts, geotags, bookmarks). Interesting point, you also need to have an account iCloud recording, without it this function will not work. Unfortunately, you won't be able to send files from your Mac to your phone or vice versa using this feature.

In terms of freedom to add your own iOS files very closed - there are many ways to bypass these built-in restrictions, for example, you can buy iFlashDrive, but the cost of such a solution is excessive.

It is sincerely unclear to me why Apple ignores generally accepted standards and does not allow the use Wi-Fi Direct and other progressive standards for information exchange. This system is very selfish, closed in on itself - exchange even with other Apple devices is extremely limited.

Reason #4. Changing default applications and interface

Most people perceive Apple's interface as very easy to understand, something you can work with right out of the box. And this is the strong point of the system, something for which it can only be praised. Both a child and a pensioner can understand how iOS works. Negative side becomes what for Apple settings interface and its immutability turn into a fetish. None third party programs what they replace standard applications. They are simply not allowed in App Store, and also do not provide sufficient rights at the system level. Unfortunately, everyone iOS user, which is not ready to install Cydia, will be tied, and tightly, to those programs that are available for standard functions. They are not bad at all, many people like them. But if you suddenly don’t like something, something irritates you, then you definitely won’t have the choice, like on Android, and the ability to change everything to suit yourself. That's why the famous maxim was born iPhone users: "I do not need it". With the release of new iOS versions, when this “not necessary” suddenly becomes a standard feature, their opinion changes, but they prefer not to remember their old position.

This reason is important for those who are constantly in search - those who are conservative and perceive Apple programs, as if they were once cut out in the screen, they don’t have to worry, everything will suit them. An interesting point is that Apple consciously cultivated this attitude among users, this is loyalty to the company’s products. Therefore, when iOS7 was announced, where the interface had changed a lot and became more airy and unusual, many users were hostile to it. Only a few have given up using iPhone/iPad, some are left with old version software, but the majority still switched and got used to it. Now they are praising this version and are slowly becoming conservatives again.

The bottom line is - do you know what standard applications can do, do you like their appearance and functionality, do you need anything extra? Then Apple will fit perfectly into your life.

Reason #5. Openwork beauty of fonts - art above convenience

New ones were used in iOS7 color schemes, but they also made the fonts very thin, however, look at their style for yourself.

From additional settings There is only one option for a font - make it bold. In this case, the fonts are more comfortable to read, but still do not reach the level of convenience compared to other systems; for example, Android has a much larger number of settings, as well as size options system fonts and their writing. For tablets this is not always a problem, but Apple phones may not be suitable for everyone. Very often you hear this reason for buying phablets from different companies - comfortable font size. On an iPhone you have to look at the screen, especially if you don’t have 100% vision. I am sure that many people with glasses and at the same time iPhone users will begin to assure that they have no problems. This is an excellent point. But a lot of people have these problems, which means it's a serious argument against the platform. I really hope that additional settings for fonts will be added to iOS in the future.

Reason #6. App Store - paid content and credit card

Moralists should skip this point. Really, it's not worth reading. Are you sure you want to read it?

I completely disagree that stealing is good, moreover, I condemn theft. But many people think completely differently and steal programs every day. In the case of iOS, this is extremely difficult to do, and you will have to buy programs. Moreover, the App Store (or rather iTunes) is the best place to register your credit card. Recently, you don’t have to do this, but it’s better to do it anyway so that you can buy applications in a couple of clicks. The cost of toys and applications for iOS is not at all astronomical, in Last year The shareware model that came with Android is being actively promoted. Therefore, we can say that everything is quite good.

For me, the convenience of shopping in the App Store is a point for the system, everything is simple and clear. There are quite a lot of applications, some interesting and some good - on par with Android, which last year grew to the App Store in terms of the release of interesting applications. But stealing won't work, and this pushes some people away from the system. And I’m not against it at all, let them not use it.

As an alternative reason #6, I propose to consider a minor issue - the lack of built-in support for most video codecs, you will have to download VLC player, and even then it is not omnivorous, it has serious limitations. While on the same Android there are many programs, both with hardware and software decoding - all conceivable and inconceivable codecs. The reason for many is not very important, but it is there for the youth who watch the video. Why did I add this reason here? An unconverted video is usually a stolen video!

Reason #7. Do you happen to have a charging cable?

In terms of operating time, Apple devices have always been the standard and even today they slightly outperform Android devices, but the gap is closing. The downside is that all manufacturers have switched to the microUSB connector, but Apple continues to create its own “unique” solutions. As a result, you will have to buy a charger for your car, for work, and leave the one that came with it at home. When traveling, there is usually always someone who forgot his cable at home and has to borrow his own. In developed countries, where there are electronics stores, this is not a problem, somewhere in places forgotten by God and people it can become a problem - to find there Lightning cables It's hard even now. Conclusion? Never forget accessories from Apple, they cannot be bought in all parts of the world, and the cost is quite high.

Reason #8. Multitasking as Apple understands it

iOS has multitasking, you can switch between applications, do something in them and return to the same state in the previous application after some time. The main problem is that the applications in background They don’t know how to do many things, for example, files are not added to Dropbox, new videos are not loaded into the program for viewing them. That is, you need to stay in the application. This is a very annoying iOS feature that is key. I really hope that this will change in the future, but now those who are not used to waiting and want to use all the functions at the same time should look towards other operating systems. The funny thing is that if you don’t have an Internet connection, you won’t even be able to send a message on Whatsapp; the program needs to know that you’re online. On Android there is simply no such problem, write as much as you like, a network will appear and everything will be sent. The same story applies to most other applications running on the network - you can type text on the keyboard, but you cannot send it. When the network appears, you need to go back and press the button, which will become active.

Reason #9. Lack of NFC, or no future for Apple

You can safely assume that this is a hardware limitation; adding NFC will not be difficult in the future, and Apple knows how to turn new technologies around so that they become convenient and easy to use. It is possible that in the future everything will be exactly like this. Those who believe that NFC is almost inapplicable today are also right. real life and not too necessary. For the average person, this is an unnecessary technology and is not a reason to abandon iOS. For those few who are used to being at the forefront and trying out the various possibilities of technology, NFC provides very interesting use cases - in the Yandex.Metro application you can find out the number of trips that are left on your card, set up tags for different actions (Sony includes them in the kit some phones), exchange contacts with other phones or pair them to transfer large files. One touch and everything works, no additional settings. This is technology that makes life easier and many additional functions, - however, Apple devices do not have these functions, so there is no need for NFC, there is nothing to make it easier - the problem is solved in this simple way.

Reason #10. Lack of memory cards and nanoSIM

Most manufacturers offer universal solutions, which are focused on user convenience. For example, if your phone battery runs out, you can easily take out the SIM card and insert it into another device. In the case of Apple products, you will need a needle or a sharp object, and then you will be faced with a nanoSIM, which without an adapter will have nowhere to insert. Well, unless it’s in another device or in the latest generation Vertu.

All manufacturers rushed after Apple and introduced microSIM cards into use, but no one dared to go further and actively introduce nanoSIM. Cause? It makes no sense from a technical point of view, this is an attempt by Apple to separate itself from other companies, to prevent its users from inserting a SIM card, for example, into an Android smartphone and seeing the difference. The attempt is naive. Those who compete with the iPhone will use this card format in some products, but it will not become a mass phenomenon - at least I really hope so.

About the same idea with additional memory cards - well, why are they needed if they don’t allow you to copy anything, but rather prohibit it. Moreover, this cheap way memory expansion - you can buy a 16 GB model, and then buy an additional 64 GB card, it turns out that you have not paid Apple an additional 200 dollars for the difference between the models. A memory card will cost much less. This is the math about Apple.

Thank you for your comments, I hope they will be accompanied by facts, thoughts, and not just emotions. Share a link to the article, bring your friends to discuss it. And offer your reasons, which may not be covered in the article. After all, we are all human, and something might have slipped out of my sight. It is also possible that the above reasons do not bother you and/or the advantages of iOS outweigh them. This is fine. The purpose of this material, like the entire series, is to show the negative aspects associated with each system. The most striking, but negative moments. Smartphone manufacturers will be next in line. Follow the announcements, I think we will return to this series of articles in early March, after MWC2014.

P.S. Good luck to you in good deeds!

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It gets into your pocket (iPhone), briefcase/bag (MacBook/iPad)... and even hands (Apple Watch). But the average Belarusian, in order to buy products from the apple company, needs to save for more than one month. Now we have gradually come to the reasons why you should not buy Apple products.

1.Overpriced

Oh, and this is no secret to anyone! It’s like with cars here famous brands. Everyone wants a Mercedes-Benz, simply because it sounds like: MER-CE-DES, and even BENZ, but in fact the parts are expensive, and the equipment is not ideal. So, it’s exactly the same with iPhones. You pay for the phone brand.

For the price of one brand new iPhone you can buy two, for example, HTWITH or ZTE. Another alternative is Lenovo. Domestic companies offer prices starting from 10,299,000. But new iPhone SE from 14,500,000, iPhone 6 S about 15,500,000 and above.

Another important and interesting fact! South Korean Samsung company surpassed in the American market, who do you think? That's right, Apple! According to research company Counterpoint Research, Samsung sold more smartphones in March of this year than its competitor. For comparison: share of sales Samsung smartphones of the entire mass of devices sold on the American market in March was about 28%, while Apple fluctuates around 23%. Of course, in terms of price/quality ratio, the iPhone cannot be called bad. If the price tag doesn't bite your pocket, then go for it!

2.Lack of flash memory

Apple doesn't focus on user experience the way other manufacturers do. Let’s say the battery is dead, there is no charger at hand, but there is another phone into which, let’s say, you could insert a SIM card. And voila... you're connected again! But this number won’t work with Apple. First, you will need to find a needle or other sharp object to remove the tiny nano-SIM.

Let's look further. Music lovers and music gourmets always run out of space on their phone, so a memory card, which can be bought at any store, comes to their aid. With an iPhone, everything is more complicated, here you just shake your head, and your thoughts run through: “I should have taken a 64 GB iPhone.” And you'll go delete a couple of apps or photos to free up some space.

Of course, those who seek will always find.

3. Short-lived battery

For users i Phone there is an expression: “It’s not as offensive to forget your phone as it is to forget your charger.” And it is true. The battery (at best) will last you a day, and if you surf the Internet for a long time, it will last even 4 hours. And one more thing: you will not be able to replace the battery in an Apple phone yourself.

All manufacturers have long switched to the microUSB connector, but Apple is still “unique”. As a result, you will have to buy a charger for your car, for work, and leave the one that came with it at home. Hmm, you must admit, this is not a pleasant prospect: coming to visit friends who have Android. And here a situation may arise that you will not be able to find a suitable charger.

4.Small selection of free satellitenavigation

If you come to a foreign city (and for some people it’s easy to get lost in their own), you’ll most likely have to use navigation. If on Android you can download the same Navitel for free, then in the case of Apple the choice is much less. From the popular - MAPS.ME.

Oh, how many contradictions you will find on the forums on this very point. And the most common.

Well, let's not lie, there is, of course, some truth here. In the App Store (or, more precisely, iTunes) it is best to register your credit card in order to buy in a couple of clicks required applications. The cost for iOS is not at all exorbitant, but on the contrary, the shareware model that came to us from Android has begun to actively spread. Therefore, we can say that everything is quite good.

6. Linking to iTunes

For many people, this feature is an unpleasant introduction. You immediately understand that you can’t just download or delete anything. Do you want to download a movie? Then get ready to download it first in a specific format or convert it using special program. Want to upload your favorite music? Then take the time to get to grips with Ms. iTunes first.

Indeed, many experienced users of Apple products cannot find mutual language with the program for many years. So the process of working with iTunes, unfortunately, can alienate the happy owner of Apple.

7.No flexibility of settings

In other words: “no entry to outsiders.” There is no access to the file system like on Android or Windows. Of course, on the one hand, this guarantees some kind of information protection and fairly fast operation of the system. But, on the other hand, it does not allow you to fully enjoy modern devices. As a consequence: when transferring and/or receiving files from other non-Apple devices, you will not be able to use functions such as Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi.

8.Hardware problems

For example, the MacBook cable broke. Well, we are all about the iPhone, yes about the iPhone. After all, there are disadvantages in “Apple” PCs. The hardware problem is no secret for Mac users. Power cables here rarely last more than one year. Therefore, advice to those who have recently added another Apple to their family: if possible, immediately after purchase, strengthen the most delicate and break-prone area of ​​the cord at the base, for example, with a regular spring. Otherwise, everyone understands that power cords, as luck would have it, fail at the most inopportune moment.

The number of people installing free updates for OS X has increased significantly. And along with this comes the number of dissatisfied people. People began to complain more and more that " a new version The OS is slower than the old one, there are friezes in the interface, some applications do not launch” and further in the same spirit.

10.There is no way to write files to a flash drive or external drive

Most PC users work in the Windows OS environment. Flash media are also formatted for use in Windows system, i.e. NTFS, and Mac OS is not optimized to work with this file system. Those. on a MacBook you can only open such files and copy them to yourself, but you can no longer edit them. And one more thing: writing data to flash drives and NTFS disks under OS X will also not work.

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Dmitrys10 May 13, 2016 - 09:49

2.Lack of flash memory

I have no idea why I also need a flash drive in my 16 GB iPhone. In any case, for those who don’t have enough, they came up with 32-64-128 GB. What's the problem with getting a model with more memory?

3. Short-lived battery

About 80% of smartphone owners live with this problem. Suffice it to remember the jokes about Android, when the phone charges and discharges at the same time. iPhones are far from the leaders here.

4.Small selection of free satellite navigation

Not an indicator at all.

5. Difficulties in installing pirated software

What kind of pirated software do you need? And what a fashion it is to put everything pirated. For whom was jailbreak invented?

6. Linking to iTunes

7.No flexibility of settings

The topic of the thesis is not disclosed. What settings exactly? Transferring data via bluetooth? Who the hell needs him anymore? Who was the Internet invented for? As a last resort, there is an airdrop.

8.Hardware problems

And what problems does Apple have that other manufacturers have? Cables? So if you are crooked, then they will break in a week.

9.MacBook slows down after OS X update

After what OS X update? Yosemite? Captain? On my old man new axle worked better than the old one. Not an argument at all. They never update an axis immediately after its release, because there will always be some bugs there. It’s worth waiting a month or two and switching to the modified version.

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mike May 13, 2016 - 10:44

Topic not covered

Excellently revealed. However, the owner of Apple products, whom Kulbatsky, judging by his statements, is, of course, not disclosed. Gaaah!

(How much I don’t like journalists, and even more so cultural experts... People who have never written a line of code, who have never developed anything, teach what is good and what is bad.)

Vadim Stankevich May 13, 2016 - 11:04

/* Why I don’t like programmers, and even more so, electronics engineers. Having never plowed a single field, not having repaired a single rotary harvester, they teach how to sow the reasonable, the good, the eternal... */

For this very specific person, everything is fair. And for the average user of top-end smartphones:

1. There is nothing to cover with the price. If available technical specifications The high-end analogue of androids costs less. Moreover, it is analogue, because All the same top-end Android devices have better or significantly better technical characteristics.

Basic functions and capabilities of Apple Watch, pros and cons.

The main function of the Apple Watch is to help you when your phone is not in your hands.

Duplicate notifications from iPhone to Apple Watch.

Yes, it really helps, it’s convenient and thought out to the smallest detail. All notifications from skype, viber, whatsapp, telegram

and other instant messengers and email clients installed on your

The iPhone will be properly duplicated on the watch, provided that the phone is locked (after all, a smart watch is an assistant that allows you not to take the phone out of your pocket). Having received a message, you have the opportunity to quickly respond to it with one button, or dictate a full answer “on the clock”.

Pros of Apple Watch

• Whatever the haters say, Apple makes a very high-quality product and Apple Watch that not an exception. The watch looks great and fits perfectly on the hand and performs its functions, if not 5 plus, then 5 minus - that’s for sure, especially considering the constantly updated software.
• Qualitative bright screen, convenient touch screen
• Well-thought-out mode for receiving notifications
• The ability to receive a call directly from the watch and transfer the call to the phone
• Unlock your Mac automatically when you use your watch
• The ability to make a note or set a Siri task without taking out your phone
• Ability to quickly respond to a message or SMS call
• Dials can be selected and partially customized to suit your functions
• Apple Pay - yes, it’s very convenient and cool (if you have the right plastic card), more details.
• Sports functions

Cons of Apple Watch

Apple Watch FAQ.

Can I make calls and talk on Apple Watch?

Yes, you can. Another thing is that doing this is not always convenient. This can be a great help while driving, or on the way somewhere - if you need to answer a person very briefly. This also helps a lot if, for example, you left the phone on the table and went into another room and someone called you - you can receive the call on the watch, and then walk to the phone while talking and continue the conversation through the iPhone without interrupting the conversation.

What programs are convenient to use on Apple Watch?

At first, you will rush to install all sorts of programs of different types on your watch, but believe me, after a week you will stop using them and most likely will use only what was originally on the watch :)

Of all the software on the Apple Watch, I regularly use only:

• Weather ( native app, in the morning it can be useful to find out what’s outside the window)
• Music (native application - I actively use it in the car. It’s convenient to launch music on the watch that plays in the car via Bluetooth and switch tracks)
• Phone (in the car - convenient to take a call if the phone is not nearby)
• Activity (during training - counting steps, calories, etc.)
• Breathing (I didn’t turn it off, it really allows you to take your mind off everything)
• Siri (very sometimes in the car, voice assistant may help)

How long does the Apple Watch battery last?

Apple Watch Series 1 should be charged every night. There is always enough of them for a full working day with a huge reserve; before going to bed, about 30%-40% of the charge remains. If you want the watch to last longer, you can reduce the brightness, for example.

Apple watch discharges very quickly after update

Carefully go through the notification settings and turn off everything unnecessary. If it doesn’t help, then you’ll just have to untie the watch, reset all settings on it and re-bind it with everything installed.

How does Apple Watch count steps?

Yes, in principle, he thinks it’s normal. There is, of course, an error, but in general - I even tried to count them in parallel - in general everything agrees. Of course, your hand waves, etc., will also be counted, but in general it’s tolerable and you can easily navigate using this pedometer. The only thing that is especially fun is when the Apple Watch offers to do a warm-up for you when you are sitting at the computer - you can ignore this message and sit further, but if at this time you, for example, are actively typing, the Apple Watch will perceive this as a workout and support you with the words “Well done, keep up the pace!”...

Can Apple watch get wet?

Apple Watch Series 1 is splash-resistant, which means you can wash dishes or brush your teeth without taking off the watch, but you can't shower with it on.

Apple Watch Series 2 has full protection against water and you can swim, bathe, shower, etc. in it.

Apple Watch 38 or 42, which one to choose for a girl?

For the average girl, I would definitely recommend 38 mm - then the Apple Watch looks very neat and feminine, like a small electronic one, but very stylish watch. 42 mm should be taken by girls only if they love big clock. In any case, go to the nearest store and try them on your hand, at the same time choose the color of the watch and strap that suits you.

Which Apple Watch 38 or 42 to choose for a man?

For men, the 38mm Apple Watch will definitely be small, and don’t even think about considering it for yourself, otherwise you risk getting a child’s watch on your wrist. Take the 42mm version and don't worry (no matter what height or build you are, don't take the 38mm). Again, no one is stopping you from going and trying on the watch in the store in person (and making sure I’m right).

Is it possible to change straps on an apple watch?

Yes, you can, but to be honest, I go with the stock strap out of the box and am very pleased. The hand under it does not sweat, the watch does not rub, the strap does not come unfastened and sits very securely. They never came unfastened by accident; in short, they were very comfortable. If you want something new, then AliExpress is waiting for you - there are Apple Watch straps for every taste and pocket.

Is it worth buying an Apple Watch?

The main question that a good half poses to itself Apple buyers Watch. Like many, I had great doubts before purchasing, reviewed dozens of reviews, re-read dozens of articles. Everyone's opinions were different, but short conclusion everyone had this: Apple Watch thing definitely cool, but probably not for that kind of money. That is, of course, smart watches perform all the declared functions, everything is beautiful and convenient - but initially you expect something more from them or something... and what exactly is unclear :) Like many - I will repeat the phrase - this is not a phone substitute, it rather an assistant and a functional accessory. Some people who bought an Apple Watch stopped using it after a few months.

You get used to smart watches very quickly and when you wake up in the morning, the first thing your hand reaches for is the watch. During the day, they will allow you not to miss important notifications, and in the car you can easily turn on music or answer a call without touching the phone at all.

Brief conclusion on buying an Apple Watch.

If you are driving active image life, constantly on the move, receiving dozens or hundreds of notifications and emails a day - take an Apple Watch and your life can become a little more productive. Well, if you read your email only once a day, don’t know what viber or whatsapp is, and you practically never have important calls, you can consider the Apple Watch only as a beautiful accessory...

Would I buy an Apple Watch now?

The answer is more likely yes than no. Now I’m so used to them that without Apple Watch I would feel like a person who forgot his smartphone at home.

Hello, my name is Dima and I am addicted to my smartphone. Like many of you.

Even smartphone battery life is often measured in hours of screen operation. Four hours is considered an acceptable result. Four hours a day. More than a day a week. We hold it in our hands 60 days a year.

I'm starting for a reason Apple review Watch with similar calculations. They will help you understand what Apple's idea is. It's about making us free. And if not us, then at least our hands.

Appearance

The Apple Watch is hands down the most beautiful smartwatch out there. It's not even about the design (to be honest, the device resembles a greatly reduced very first iPhone), but about the details: the right materials, incredible build quality, attention to detail. This is a polished product, every part of it is in its place. Everything is “according to the canon”, as it should be in an Apple device.

All this splendor is not visible in the photographs, and it is not without reason that Apple invites everyone to personally familiarize themselves with the Apple Watch in their retail stores.

There are three models to choose from: Apple Watch Sport (cheaper) made of aluminum and tempered glass, positioned primarily as a fitness gadget; Apple Watch (more expensive) made of stainless steel, sapphire glass and ceramics, and the elite Apple Watch Edition made of gold for $10 thousand. Each model is available in two sizes, 38 and 42 mm.

There are many straps available for watches. All of them, including the “starter” plastic version, look nice in person.

Functionality

My model is the Apple Watch 42 with a steel plate strap (Link Bracelet). It looks great, the strap is securely fastened, and the watch fits well on the hand.

Like all analogues on Android Wear, Apple Watch synchronizes with your smartphone, including in this case— from iPhone 5 and higher. The functionality of the wearable device is fully revealed only when paired with an iPhone. They are capable of doing something without it (showing the time, counting steps and playing music), but only insofar as.

Home and most useful feature Apple Watch - notification management. Every message, every reminder will be broadcast on the watch screen. And you can react to it without touching the smartphone itself.

Communication is most conveniently implemented. To a message, be it SMS or email, you can answer by voice without taking your smartphone out of your pocket or purse. Call. The brush does not feel a strong, even pleasant vibration. We raise our hand, the display immediately lights up - we have received an SMS. Click on the microphone icon, dictate the text, lower your hand. Your iPhone in your pocket will do the rest.

WITH by email even more interesting. If the email client supports Apple Watch, an incoming letter can be sent to spam with a couple of swipes, marked as read, deleted - in general, you can do almost everything that is necessary.

Speaking of vibration. The watch has a special Taptic Engine built into it, and it vibrates quite unusually, giving the impression that someone is touching your hand. This vibration is not annoying at all, and this is important, because you will have to feel it very, very often.

In general, Apple's attempt to rethink communication through wearable technologies can be given a big plus. But all other functions are purely auxiliary.

Apple Watch also performs well as a fitness tracker. Accurately collect information about daily load and systematize it in special application, measure your heart rate, support GPS, and issue symbolic rewards for completing your daily number of steps. If you sit still for a long time, the watch will even suggest you take a walk for a couple of minutes.

In addition, on the watch you can use Siri to set reminders (convenient), switch playing tracks (less convenient), search for information on the Internet (inconvenient), and talk on the phone through the watch (not at all inconvenient). Last function On paper it is very useful, but in practice it is only needed if you are at home. The speaker is very quiet - not for a noisy street.

I also do not advise you to go to the emoji selection menu. Almost all of them are incredibly scary in the truest sense of the word. A yellow, convulsing, eyeless (sic!) face with a protruding tongue will haunt your dreams for a long time at night.

Control

Management raises many questions. Human interaction with the iPhone is actually tied to one button. And there are three ways to contact the Apple Watch at once - a reason for confusion. Closest Apple management Watch reminds... computer mouse.

So, there is a “digital crown” - a wheel that is responsible for winding in traditional watches. On the Apple Watch, you can use it to scroll through pages; a few taps on it will return you to the start screen, and a long press will bring up Siri.

You can interact with the watch through the screen: tap - like a left-click, hard press - like a click right button, he opens additional menus. But what exactly will open is not always clear, and you have to experiment: go into the application, press hard on the display, see what happens.

Another button on the watch case will open a list favorite contacts: From this menu you can quickly make a call or send an SMS.

addictive

The process of getting used to the Apple Watch, in a sense, is built on the principle of the famous five stages of accepting the inevitable, only without “depression” and “anger.”

The first stage, denial: I wear an Apple Watch, but I don’t remember about it, I regularly take my smartphone out of my pocket - I worry that I’ve missed something important.

The second stage, let's call it bargaining: I wear an Apple Watch, but I still reach for my phone out of habit. Then I remember that the clock is silent, which means there is nothing to worry about.

Stage three, acceptance: I wear an Apple Watch. Since they are silent, there is nothing to worry about.

You can get full pleasure from using your watch only after going through all three stages. This process may take a long time. Therefore, you should not draw conclusions about the Apple Watch half an hour after purchase. To begin with, it’s better to relax altogether, stop constantly looking sideways at your brush, and forget about the clock. They will remind themselves of themselves.

Comparison

Yes, the Apple Watch did not make a revolution, but everything that is here is executed one bar higher than that of its competitors. The clock unmistakably wakes up as soon as you turn your hand slightly, and goes out as soon as you lower your hand. Notifications are not duplicated on the device screen if you are holding the smartphone in your hands (the only exception is calls). Almost all parameters are customizable: vibration strength, font size, arrangement of elements on the dial, interface color. The process of creating a pair between the iPhone and Apple Watch is generally ingenious, and talking about it would ruin a pleasant surprise.

All these little things, not particularly significant individually, ultimately make the Apple Watch stand out from the faceless crowd of smartwatches. The creators of the Apple Watch knew that this device was not just a smaller smartphone, because it must be constantly worn on the body. And from this point of view, if not everything, then a lot has been thought out here.

Only the battery life is on par with competing models. If you use the watch without limiting yourself in any way, you won’t be able to squeeze more than a day out of your Apple Watch. So get ready to charge them before bed.

Doubt

I like Apple Watch. But perhaps the most unpleasant thing is that, with all my love for this gadget, I cannot clearly explain why someone should buy it.

Reading notifications from the brush is convenient, but even this “feature” is not worth buying a rather expensive (from 24 thousand rubles) device. Fitness functions are also available on smartphones. A appearance... Yes, the Apple Watch is nice, but can’t you seriously compare it with some similarly priced traditional models from Swatch?

The word “need” implies a need, something without which you will be worse off. But you definitely won't be worse off without an Apple Watch. Yes, this is certainly the best smartwatch ever created, it’s just a pity that the wearable industry can’t offer anything better.

But the Apple Watch is just the beginning. The beginning of a new era, birth new platform, integer type electronic devices. Once upon a time, the iPhone didn't have an app store. Can you imagine now? modern smartphone without access to millions of different programs?The question is rhetorical.

We live in a time when a computer can be carried on your hand. It remains to live until the time when this will really make sense.

Apple Watch - 7.9