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    Oito perguntas que a Apple ainda tem de responder sobre o Apple Watch

    São tantas as dúvidas sobre o relógio inteligente da marca da maçã que foi criado um evento dedicado ao equipamento. As respostas chegam na próxima segunda-feira, resta saber se vão agradar aos consumidores.

    Esta não é a abordagem tradicional da Apple: revelar um dispositivo novo durante um evento e depois marcar outro grande evento para voltar a "revelar" o equipamento. É justamente isto o que está a acontecer com o Apple Watch.

    Foi apresentado em conjunto com os novos iPhone 6 e iPhone 6 Plus, mas na segunda-feira receberá novamente tempo de antena por parte da empresa e consequentemente por parte de meios de comunicação de todo o mundo.

    O motivo é fácil de justificar: no dia da apresentação foram quase tantas as questões que ficaram por clarificar como as novidades reveladas.

    Pegando no vasto conjunto de informações e rumores que circularam na Internet desde o anúncio oficial de setembro, ficam aqui algumas das questões que a Apple deverá responder na próxima segunda-feira, 9 de março.

    Mesmo já tendo sido mostrado, o Apple Watch continua a ser um mistério para os utilizadores. No entanto o efeito "marca da maçã" já parece estar a resultar visto que o wearable já recebeu um prémio de design e de acordo com as mais recentes análises deverá vender cerca de 15 milhões de unidades ainda este ano.


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    Quanto custarão os Apple Watch?
    A Apple tem três versões do relógio - uma normal, outra dedicada para o desporto e outra premium com acabamentos em ouro -. Os nomes são Watch, Watch Sport e Watch Edition respetivamente.

    Até agora sabe-se que a versão desportiva vai começar nos 349 dólares, mas o que ainda não se sabe é o preço das outras versões e se os braceletes também vão influenciar o preço final do equipamento.

    O preço dos braceletes será diferente?
    Boa questão para a qual só a Apple saberá dar resposta. Um preço único para todos os braceletes facilitaria o ato de compra, já que não seria preciso estar preocupado se o relógio vai custar XXX com um bracelete de plástico ou se vai custar YYY com um bracelete de metal.

    No entanto os materiais têm preços diferentes entre si, portanto não seria de estranhar que os braceletes estivessem segmentados por preço e por relógio compatível.

    Os braceletes da Apple serão os únicos disponíveis?
    Nesta fase inicial é normal que a tecnológica de Cupertino queira rentabilizar ao máximo as suas receitas com o relógio. E enquanto não existem modelos no mercado, os fabricantes "de marca branca" não podem começar já a produzir alternativas.

    A Pebble apostou neste caminho e está a construir uma comunidade aberta de hardware para braceletes inteligentes. Mas a Apple é mais fechada, é mais proprietária.

    Quando chega o Apple Watch?
    Sabe-se que será em abril, mas falta o dia específico. A Apple tem por tradição disponibilizar os seus produtos em modelo de pré-venda e depois nas lojas no final da semana, para poder apresentar grandes números de vendas na segunda-feira seguinte.



    Quando chega o Apple Watch a Portugal?
    Independentemente da resposta à primeira pergunta, a resposta à segunda deverá ser diferente. Olhando para o que aconteceu com o lançamento das últimas versões do iPhone, Portugal não deve estar na lista de países que vai receber inicialmente o relógio.

    Qual a duração da bateria do Apple Watch?
    O diretor executivo da Apple, Tim Cook, diz que a autonomia é de um dia. Mas este valor é muito vago sabendo que os níveis de utilização são diferentes de pessoa para pessoa. Será um dia em utilização intensiva ou será que uma pessoa mais "poupada" conseguirá atingir os dois dias sem necessitar de carga elétrica?

    Quantas aplicações vão estar disponíveis no dia de lançamento?
    Atualmente são as aplicações existentes que definem o sucesso de um ecossistema. A Apple foi pioneira no segmento das aplicações móveis e com isso construiu uma base sólida e de confiança com programadores, sobretudo os que têm altos níveis de maturidade.

    Serão 100 as aplicações disponíveis? Serão 10 mil? Na segunda-feira logo se saberá.

    Qual a resistência do relógio?
    O que preocupa mais os utilizadores é o nível de resistência à água. Que se safa perante alguns salpicos já é sabido, mas Tim Cook terá dito que é possível tomar banho com o relógio sem preocupações. Mas então e dar umas braçadas numa piscina? Será que durante a época balnear será necessário deixar o relógio na toalha?

    Uma outra questão está relacionada com a possibilidade das diferentes versões apresentarem diferentes graus de resistência.



    Estas são apenas algumas das muitas questões que a Apple possivelmente vai endereçar no evento de segunda-feira.

    O TeK aproveita também a oportunidade para perguntar aos leitores quais são as maiores dúvidas e as maiores reservas que têm neste momento relativamente ao relógio da Apple?
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    Apple Watch Developers Told To Limit App Interactions To Maximum Of 10 Seconds

    Apple is preparing to reveal additional details on its Apple Watch wearable next week, but until then, more information continues to trickle out. One of the newest bits is that Apple is urging developers to design their applications to be used for no longer than 10 seconds at a time. The reason for that is Apple wants its forthcoming gadget to be useful without being annoying.

    Though not mentioned in Bloomberg's article on the topic, battery life might also be a motivating factor to limit user interaction. Previous rumors suggested that users should expect between 2.5 hours to 4 hours of active application use on an Apple Watch. That doesn't sound like much, and it isn't if you're playing a game, but broken up into 10-second increments, that's 900 interactions.

    Whether or not that's really case remains to be seen. According to the article, Apple is trying its best to avoid leaks on this one. Apple Watch designers are isolated in a lab without communication to the outside world or Internet access. Outside materials can't be brought inside the lab with the test watches.

    There are multiple companies working with Apple, some of which share a room. Their respective source codes reside on hard drives that can't leave Apple's headquarters. And to prevent anything from leaking out, Apple will only send the code back to the companies closer to the Apple Watch's launch date.

    So far it's been working fairly well, as leaks have been comparatively few and far between for an Apple product.


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    Apple to sell 15 million Watch devices this year – analysts

    Traditionally, first generation Apple devices do not sell very well for various reasons. However, the situation could be different with the Apple Watch. Analysts from Strategy Analytics believe that the consumer electronics giant may sell a rather massive amount of its smartwatches already this year, outselling all other manufacturers of similar devices combined.
    According to the latest study from Strategy Analytics, the Apple Watch smartwatch will ship over 15 million units worldwide this year. It is expected that Apple will rapidly become the globe’s number one smartwatch vendor with 55 per cent global market share in 2015. In total, Strategy Analytics forecasts, there will be 28.1 million smartwatch devices sold this year.
    “We forecast total global smartwatch shipments to grow 511 per cent from 4.6 million units in 2014 to 28.1 million units in 2015,” said Cliff Raskind, director at Strategy Analytics. “Most of the smartwatch growth will come from the new Apple Watch, which we forecast to ship 15.4 million units worldwide in 2015.”

    Sales of first-generation Apple devices are typically not high and in many cases such products even cannot address the company’s loyal fan base. This happened to the original iPhone, first-gen Apple TV, iPad and even iPod. This is not something unique about Apple as many innovative high-tech companies fail to make perfect products from scratch.
    However, with Apple Watch the situation could be different from traditional both in terms of quality of the device and in terms of sales. Firstly, it took Apple over three years to develop its Watch and in the process the company hired a lot of people from fashion business, who know how to create things that last longer than tech gadgets. Secondly, with its Watch, Apple addresses a number of very conservative markets that will hardly forgive too frequent upgrades, hence, the first-gen Watch should either be upgradeable or remain on the market for at least a couple of years. Thirdly, due to massive hype in the media and early unveiling of the design and some features, loads of people will at least consider buying Apple Watch.

    But while Apple most probably wanted to perfect its first-gen Watch, there are still technological limitations of what is possible to do in high volume today. Therefore, second-generation Apple Watch is something unavoidable. The only question is when it is set to arrive.
    “Apple’s first-generation Watch is not yet perfect,” said Neil Mawston, Executive Director at Strategy Analytics. “For example, Apple’s Watch hardware design is arguably less attractive than some rival models such as the Huawei Watch, battery life may not be as long as many traditional wristwatch owners are used to, and Apple’s premium pricing may be challenging for mass-market consumers. Apple will need to upgrade tangibly its second-generation Watch to stay ahead of competitors later this year.”

    Since Apple anxiously wants to enter the market of fashion accessories with its Watch, the company will inevitably face many dilemmas going forward. Given the price of the Watch and Watch Edition, it is impossible to release new models every year as it may be considered as a sign of disrespect to customers. However, Apple cannot sell the same model for years, like traditional watchmakers. Therefore, the company should introduce some kind of an upgrade service for its Watch devices, something that it does not traditionally do on other markets. Alternatively, Apple could release new collections of Apple Watch devices, like Vertu does with its phones. New collections with new design and functionality should attract existing as well as new customers. Broad product families are also something completely new to Apple.
    The Cupertino, California-based technology giant will start to ship the first-generation Apple Watch this April.
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    Apple Watch to Have 5 Hours of “Heavy Use” Battery Life


    The ever reliable 9to5Mac has said that people familiar with the matter understand that the Apple Watch will now have 5 hours of “heavy usage” battery life.
    Their sources say that Apple has surpassed its target of 2.5-4 hours and that 5 hours has been achieved. They also suggest that the device is perfectly capable of getting through a full day of combined heavy and light use, but will still need to be charged nightly. This information is apparently coming from those who have used the device themselves.
    “Sources who have handled the Apple Watch tell us that Apple has improved the device’s battery life, noting that the final Apple Watch should be able to handle 5 hours of fairly heavy application usage, and it and won’t run out of battery during a typical day of mixed active and passive use.”
    Give the post a read, it covers a number of other, more minor revelations, largely concerning some other unannounced features. However, if you want to hear it from Apple, you only have to wait until Monday when they hold their big event. We’ll be covering it right here on eTeknix.
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    Eddy Cue Explains How Apple Pay Works On Apple Watch

    We are sure to hear all of the exhausting details concerning the Apple Watch at tomorrow’s keynote, but Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet Software and Services, has given us an early glimpse into one of the smartwatch’s most important features: Apple Pay. Apple Pay is currently incorporated into the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple CEO Tim Cook claims that it accounts for two out of every three dollars spent when it comes to contactless payments.

    Most have praised the easy-to-use nature of Apple Pay and it appears that the payment process will get just a tiny bit simpler when an Apple Watch is involved. While the Apple Watch itself doesn’t have Touch ID — which makes Apple Pay possible on iPhones — it does have an NFC chip to store your payment details. As we’ve previously discussed, an Apple Watch needs to be first paired with an iPhone to handle heavy lifting for most activities (including Apple Pay). In the case of Apple Pay, the Apple Watch must be paired with your iPhone, and it must be strapped to your wrist. After entering your passcode, your Apple Watch can be used for Apple Pay as long as you don’t take it off your wrist.

    "Your watch has to be unlocked, and your phone can unlock your watch,” said Cue in an interview with CNET. “If I took my watch off and gave it to you, it would know and no longer work. If I wanted to pay right now, I could pay with the watch and not have to take the phone out of my pocket."
    While it’s technically easier to wave your wrist above an NFC scanner on a cash register to than to hold your finger “just right” on your iPhone’s Touch ID sensor to complete an Apple Pay transaction, it’s just a small improvement. At the end of the day, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus owners are using a $350+ device to relegate their more functional $650+ smartphone to “pocket duty.”
    The Apple Watch makes a little more sense for owners of the iPhone 5, 5C, and 5S. When paired with an Apple Watch, those smartphones are capable of supporting Apple Pay.


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    20 Apple Watch Questions That Need Answering At Tomorrow’s Launch

    Apple’s due to launch the Apple Watch. The company’s wearable experiment managed to garner significant attention at the time Tim Cook showcased it but has somehow lost traction since then. Apple Watch since September has become a vastly changed gadget. From what was being touted as the next thing in wearables, the only coverage it gets these days is related to showcases at high end boutiques, tips about potential softwares to be run on it and elaborations on its functioning to name a few.
    So its natural that heading into Apple’s event based solely around the Apple Watch tomorrow, we have a couple of questions on our minds. Well, more than a couple really. Or 21 to be more precise. Apple’s traditional silence surrounding its products has left a lot for us to speculate and wonder about. So lets dig in on what questions should be on anyone who is excited about the wearable being launched tomorrow.


    #1) How Much Storage Space Will It Be Coming With?

    No matter what gadget or device you choose, one of the main question on any user’s mind is how much storage will it be coming with. After all, without ample storage, our gadgets are nothing more than fancy objects with blinking screens. So one question that you should be asking is how much data/multimedia storage will the Apple Watch be offering and whether there will be multiple storage options present, which does seem highly unlikely given Apple’s taste for simplicity.


    #2) What Will The Different Versions Cost?

    Apple has said that the Apple Watch will be starting from a price tag of $349. But what still remains unclear is that which version of the device will be having that price tag? After all, we’d hardly expect the 18K Gold Version of the device to cost $349.


    #3) Just How Expensive Will The Gold Version Of The Device Be?

    When Apple announced that it will be launching a premium version of the Apple Watch, made of 18K solid gold alloy, the company’s steps into high end watches were clear. But the question remains that just how high is Apple willing to go on the Apple Watch Edition price and tomorrow’s event will put to rest all the rumors surrounding it, some of which suggest a price tag as high as $5000 for the device.


    #4) Will There Be A Trade-In Program For It?

    If Apple wants to enter the high end watch market with the Apple Watch, then will it be introducing exchange programs similar to those offered by other high end watch manufacturers? Your old Rolex can fetch you a nice upgrade if you keep it around and it makes us wonder whether you’ll be able to trade your gadget for future upgrades.


    #5) Will There Be A Smart Wristband?

    There have been reports of a smart wristband for the Apple Watch that’ll have additional sensors and a data port to further add to the Apple Watch’s data collection and health functionality. However we don’t know about the presence of any such data port on the device yet, so lets see what Apple chooses to unveil tomorrow.

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    The Ultra Hyped Apple Watch Is Here – With Impressive Features But A STUNNING Price

    As it happens, Apple’s Spring Forward event is introducing many of its well rumored products and we must say they all seem very pleasing. But the most important announcement today is Apple’s well famed Watch – The Apple Watch. It is the most personal device that Apple has created yet. According to Apple it defines the person for who they are.
    Apple Watch Has Been Launched – With Amazing Features And Equally Stunning Prices

    Apple has introduced stunning material and elements to make this Watch which end up giving it a premium feel, quality and design. Apple Watch is a revolutionized time keeping tool along with the best fitness tracker. Apple has kept the changes that rumored. The screen shows a lot of different clock faces which is customization to adding dates, location and reminders. Apple has opened a new dimension to time keeping as well.
    In addition, the company has not only provided a modernized look to the Watch but revolutionized the category by modifying the technology to provide new experiences. Apple Watch comes with a Taptic Engine which is the new technology introduced to notify users for a notification through a gentle tap on the wrist. Taptic Engine allows a person to be notified of the notification. It has a built in speaker and a microphone to receive calls. You can read all complete emails by tapping it and scrolling through. That’not all, Apple watch can be connected to other Apple Watches as well via digital touch method. Moreover to see invitations from your friends, all you need to do is press the display.

    Apple Watch includes Fitness modes that track record of your health activity with 3 rings. It can also remind you of your previous week’s achievements. Its more like having a personal coach on your wrist if you ask up. It’ll end up providing you with a deep record with time of your behavior. Christy Turlington’s here to endorse the device’s health and fitness applications as well at Apple’s event.
    Not only this, Glances are a major part of Apple Watch which will help you stay in touch with things that you desire, like sports follow up. Glances, which are swipe actions directed towards the top and the bottom of the Apple Watch screen will enable you to get all kinds of data at the go, including stocks, weather and others.



    Speaking of your iPhones, you’ll also be able to read complete messages on several apps and reply them with emoticons. Another method to respond to the messages is through dictation which recognizes your voice and provides you with two option to reply. You can either chose to send your voice recording or the voice to speech text which will be really helpful. This can take away the iPhone necessity for replying and move it to a much portable yet fun to use platform.
    One of the major features of the Apple Watch is linked with Apple Pay. Double tapping the screen will bring out the credit card information which you will scan at the POS terminal via your Apple Watch and after the transaction, you will be sent a Taptic feedback of the transaction. This feature seems to be a favorite among many users. The other feature that is most important for an average consumer is that you can view and scroll your Instagram photos with a single gesture touch. These features in Apple Watch are indeed that no other Watch has previously provided. You can integrate your Apple Watch with third party apps as well like UBER, which is a car app and allows you to know its current location and more. The fun begins when you double tap the button at the right hand side of the app to reveal your contacts, you can send them a doodle to set the mood. Apple Watch is really going to be interesting for all of us.
    Now coming towards perhaps one of the most important feature on the Apple Watch i.e its battery life. Apple says that the Apple Watch will be able to last you 18 hours on a full charge, meaning that you’ll be needed to charge your device everyday, just like the iPhone. And as expected, it can be charged using a MagSafe connector, putting all rumors of wireless charging to rest.

    One of the most debated and talked about aspects of the Apple Watch, particluarly its Gold Edition has been its price, and it hasn’t disappointed. Rather, its stunned and that too by a lot. The price will be starting from $349, as originally told by Apple, but here’s a stunner. The Gold version of the device has surpassed all rumors and will be costing you a staggering $10,000. Yes, that’s not a typo, the zeros after the 1 are four on the price Apple’s setting for its premium device. How it plans to achieve any sales, marketing or distribution with that is still not known. Apple Watch Apple Watch Sport edition will cost $349 for the 38mm, and $399 for the 42mm chassis and for the standard Apple Watch, 38mm comes at $1049, the 42mm comes at $1099. That covers our Apple Watch coverage for today. Let us know what you think in the comments section.
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    Apple Watch Hands-on: Smartwatch to Beat But Pricey

    SAN FRANCISCO - The Apple Watch finally has a release date, April 24th, and today Apple let reporters try the watch on for themselves to experience the design, features and some of the first third-party apps. Starting at $349, the Apple Watch is pricey compared to Android Wear devices like the Moto 360, but, based on my hands-on impressions, it will be the smartwatch to beat. Design

    The Apple Watch I tried on is the Apple Watch Edition, which is made of 18 karat gold. It certainly looked and felt like a luxurious piece of jewelry, but not $10,000 good. I would probably opt for the cheaper $349 Apple Watch Sport. My demo unit came with a fluoroelastomer sport band that was fairly easy to put on using a pin mechanism.
    Apple Watch Hands-on
    The digital crown on the Apple Watch was silky smooth to use, allowing me to zoom in to apps or in and out of a photo collection. It's a nice combo with the touchscreen.

    MORE: Apple Watch Pricing - How Much Will It Cost?
    Speaking of screens, the 38mm version of the Apple Watch felt too small on my wrist, and I don't have big wrists. I would probably opt for the larger 42mm version. The difference in screen size is only 1.5 to 1.65 inches, but the latter just felt more natural and substantial.
    Interface

    The cluster of apps on the Apple Watch home screen still looks confusing to me compared to other smart watches, but I like how easy it is to pull up Glances (another word for notifications and mini apps). You just swipe up from the bottom of the screen to see your next meeting, stocks or fire up the fitness apps.

    Long-pressing the digital crown activates Siri, which lets you look up the weather, dictate messages get directions and more via voice commands. I like the fact that you can use the Apple Watch's built-in mic and speaker to hold a conversation with someone else, as well as quickly reply to messages. Android Wear doesn't let you make calls from your wrist. However, you can't dictate emails with the Apple Watch, something I'd like to see added.
    MORE: Apple Watch: Top Features
    Fitness Features

    I have to admit I was bummed when I heard that the Apple Watch wouldn't have GPS built in; after all, the $199 Microsoft Band has it, as does the latest Sony Smartwatch 3. But, you can still go for a run with the Apple Watch and get approximations of your distance and pace -- without bringing the iPhone along for the ride. We'll have to see how accurate it is.

    Apple's circular graphics for its Activity app give you a quick snapshot of your progress for the day, and the watch is smart enough to set new fitness goals for you based on your behavior. However, I'd like to perform more testing with the heart rate sensor before I'd use this as my everyday fitness tracker; the Moto 360, for example, requires a very tight fit to the wrist to work.
    New Ways to Communicate

    It's probably the most transparent ploy to sell two smartwatches at once yet. The Apple Watch will let you share little sketches, your heartbeat and emoticons with other wearers. Or you can just tap your watch to get their attention -- wherever they happen to be.
    What I like about this feature is that you can use the digital crown to customize the emojiis that you're sending. For instance, when making a smiley face, you can change the expression as you roll the crown up or down.

    During a demo, an Apple rep showed me how the Apple Watch's communication features work. Press a dedicated button on the right side of the watch to pull up your contacts, then zoom in with the dial and select one contact with with a tap. From there, you can scribble on the screen, tap a few times to buzz the other person or even send your heartbeat (by pressing and holding two fingers).
    Apps

    So far there doesn't seem to be one killer app for the Apple Watch, but Apple Pay is high on the list. Using a built-in NFC chip, you'll be able to purchase goods at a growing number of retailers without having to whip out your phone.
    Another handy Apple app is Passbook, which will enable travelers to check into their flights with a flick of their wrist. Yes, your phone can already do this, but it's a nice perk to have.

    Ultimately, the success or failure of the Apple Watch will depend on third-party apps, and Apple is already off to a good start. For example, with the Uber app, you can call for a cab from your wrist and see the photo of the driver and his license number. With the Alarm.com app, you can open your garage door from across the world. And the W Hotel app will allow travelers to use the Apple Watch as their room key.
    Other apps on display included Instagram (you can see photos in your feed and like them) and Shazam for recognizing tracks. Over time, the Apple Watch could slowly start to replace your phone.
    Battery Life

    One nagging question about the Apple Watch has been battery life, and we finally have an answer. We're looking at 18 hours, which in my experience is better than most Android Wear devices but behind the rated runtime for the color ePaper Pebble Time. You'll probably have to charge the watch every day for extensive use, but it's nice to know that you probably won't have to find an outlet during the day -- which I've had to do with the Moto 360.
    Outlook

    I don't think the Apple Watch will be a hit on the order of the iPad, but as Apple's first stab at a wearable, it already looks more capable and versatile than Android Wear devices, and I suspect that Apple will soon have a big lead in high-quality apps.
    The biggest problem for Apple -- and others -- is that no one really needs a smartwatch. Then there's the cost. If I were buying, I'd opt for the bigger 42 mm version, so I'd be looking at a minimum of $399.
    Overall, if you like the idea of owning a device that can serve as a communicator, fitness tracker and smartphone companion in one, the Apple Watch looks like the device to beat. But there's still plenty of room left for lower-cost competitors.
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    Here's how to determine which size Apple Watch is right for you (without trying it on)

    Apple’s first wearable becomes available for pre-order on April 10. That same day, prospective buyers can also head to their local Apple retail store to try the device on, test out various bands and determine which size watch face is the best fit.
    Demand is still a big question mark but it’s entirely possible that the first batch of Apple Watches sell out online long before Apple opens its doors for business that morning. What’s more, most people have a job to attend that Friday while others may not live within a reasonable distance from a retail store.
    How is one expected to pre-order Apple Watch with any degree of confidence, sight unseen? Don’t worry, Apple has thought of that.
    The company has updated its Apple Store app with listings for its new wearable. Here, interested parties will find a guide that outlines band size based on wrist circumference (that information is also available online in PDF format by clicking here).
    With options for wrists measuring 125mm to 215mm around, most are likely to find one that fits securely.
    The bigger question for many will be trying to determine which size watch face to purchase. For this, Apple has added actual size images of both the 38mm and 42mm watch face to its Apple Store app. By placing an iDevice near your wrist, you can get a pretty good idea of just how big each version is.
    Apple Watch ships on April 24 with prices starting at $349 and topping out at $17,000.
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    Apple could go beyond £13,500/$17,000 with platinum Watch Edition

    On Monday Apple revealed official prices of its smartwatches and also entered the market of high-end fashionable timepieces with Watch Edition models that are made of 18 karat gold and cost up to £13,500/$17,000 when bought directly from Apple. While the price of Watch Edition is already high for an electronic gadget, Apple could address even higher price ranges with watches made of platinum.

    For Apple Watch Edition the company used special alloys of hardened 18 karat yellow or pink gold, which look very well and are used by traditional watch makers. But gold is not the only precious metal out there and Apple has also investigated platinum, which is also very expensive and is used for jewelry, reports the Wall Street Journal citing its own sources. While the results of Apple’s studies are unknown, it is possible that eventually the company could use platinum for wristwatches that will cost even more than the current Watch Edition.
    Apple traditionally tests various exotic materials for its products. For example, the company used titanium for its PowerBook laptops from 2001 to 2003, but eventually switched to aluminum. The consumer electronics giant has experimented with various materials for its iPhones, but at present also uses aluminum.
    It is highly likely that even if Apple decides to proceed with platinum, it will not use it for current collections of timepieces. It is possible that the company could introduce improved collection of chronometers made of platinum over time.

    One of the things that Apple has to solve with its Watch Edition is their longevity. Traditional watches like those from Rolex or Breitling are used for many years and may even be passed from one generation to another.
    “A watch with software and electric components may not have the same longevity,” said Walter Piecyk, an analyst with BTIG Research. “It is hard to believe 10 years from now or five years from now that someone is going to be using an original Apple Watch.”
    It is virtually impossible to create an electronic gadget that will function for ten years or more, Apple can hardly do anything with it. What the company needs to do is to ensure that ultra-expensive timepieces did not get outdated when new models arrive. Therefore, instead of launching Watch Edition 2 over time, the company could introduce a brand new collection made of platinum that would also feature improved specs. The current-gen Watch Edition would stay on the market at current price points that start at £8,000/$10,000.
    Apple did not comment on the news-story.
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    Apple Watch vs. Pebble Time Steel: What Should You Wear?




    Apple is finally entering the smartwatch arena with a device that comes in two sizes, has a color touchscreen, and has features such as Siri, a heart rate monitor and Apple Pay. Available April 24 starting at $349, the Apple Watch is easily the most eagerly anticipated device in this category, but how does it compare to Pebble’s newest smartwatch, the Time Steel, available in July for $299?
    We examined both wearables using seven criteria to see which holds the early advantage in the battle for your wrist.
    Editors’ Note: This comparison is based on our Apple Watch hands-on time at the launch event as well as our hands-on with the Pebble Time Steel at MWC. We’ll update our face-off with a definitive verdict once both watches are released.
    Design


    Both the Apple Watch and the Pebble Time Steel have squarish displays, but the similarities end there. The Pebble Time Steel is 0.37 inches thick--20 percent thinner than the original Pebble--and slightly thinner than the Apple Watch (0.41 inches). The Apple Watch will come in two sizes: 1.5 x 1.3 inches, and 1.7 x 1.4 inches.
    MORE: Best Smartwatches 2014
    The Time Steel will be offered in three colors (silver, gunmetal black, or silver), and each comes with a matching metal band and a leather strap. The $199 Pebble Time, which has a plastic body, comes in one of three colors: black, white, or red, and will have a silicone band.
    The Apple Watch will come in four finishes (stainless steel, black stainless steel, anodized aluminum and gold), and will be available with six different straps, which include leather, plastic and stainless steel.
    Early Winner: Apple Watch. More color options, both in the band and the case--as well as two sizes--make this the more stylish choice.
    Display


    Unlike the black-and-white Pebble, the Pebble Time Steel has a color e-paper display, but one that’s still protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. By comparison, the Apple Watch has a color touchscreen that not only responds to swipes, but also can recognize how hard you press on the display. For instance, pressing with two buttons when communicating with a contact lets you share your heartbeat.
    Early Winner: Apple Watch. Its display is more colorful and vibrant, and it’s touch-sensitive.
    Interface


    Apps on the Apple Watch are displayed as small circles which radiate out from the center of the display. You can use either your finger or the digital crown on the side of the device to navigate and select icons. The digital crown also lets you zoom in on all sorts of content, from maps to photos.
    The Time Steel will feature Pebble’s new Timeline interface, which lets you see past, current, and future events from each day using the three buttons on the right side of the watch.
    Early Winner: Pebble Time Steel. The Apple Watch’s UI is more engaging and innovative, but the Pebble Steel’s is more straightforward and has less of a learning curve.
    Apps



    Currently, there are more than 6,500 apps and watchfaces available for the Pebble TIme Steel, which include everything from Runkeeper to ESPN to Yelp. Plus, the Pebble works with both Android and iOS devices, whereas the Apple Watch only works with iPhones.
    The Apple Watch won’t launch with nearly as many third-party apps, but the quality of what’s been announced looks strong. CNN, Instagram, Fandango, MLB.com, OpenTable, Shazam and Twitter will be among the first apps available.
    Early Winner: Pebble Time Steel. It has more apps--for now.
    Features


    Unlike earlier Pebble smartwatches, the Pebble Time Steel has a microphone, which will let wearers respond to notifications and make short voice memos (but not make calls). Plus, Pebble will let developers create custom straps that attach to the Time’s battery connector, allowing for additional functionality, such as GPS, a heart rate monitor, or an additional battery.
    Apple packed its Watch with NFC, which will let you pay for things and check into hotel rooms from your wrist. You also get a heart rate sensor and an accelerometer to measure how far you’ve moved. Also, the Apple Watch has a microphone and speaker, so you can use it with Siri and make calls.
    Early Winner: Apple Watch. It simply has more sensors and functionality.
    Battery Life


    The Time Steel should last up to 10 days on a charge, according to Pebble, which would make it the best we’ve seen from any smartwatch. Apple said its watch should last up to 18 hours during a typical day, which would be slightly longer than other smart watches with color displays, such as the Samsung Gear Live and Moto 360.
    Early Winner: Pebble Time Steel. It’s nice not to have to remember to recharge a watch every night.
    Pricing

    The Pebble Time Steel costs $299, $50 less than the starting price for the Apple Watch Sport Edition. However, other versions of the Apple Watch will cost much more--up to $10,000 for some limited-edition versions.
    Early Winner: Pebble Time Steel. The Apple Watch does more, but $349 is a lot to pay for a smartphone accessory.
    Outlook

    For now, the Pebble Time Steel looks to be the better smartwatch. It’s less expensive, lasts longer on a charge, works with Android and iOS and has more apps. However, the Apple Watch has a snazzier design, better display, and many more features.
    We’ll have to see how many apps the Apple Watch has at launch, which would tip the scales in its favor. Still, this is a preliminary and cursory look at both devices, and a lot could--and will--change between now and when the Time Steel is released.
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    Apple’s Trick for Using "As Little Gold As Possible" In Its $17k Watch

    Leave it to Apple to sell a $17,000 watch with "as little gold as possible" in it and make it sound like a feature.








    The tech world has spent today salivating over/ridiculing/otherwise kibitzing about Apple's new watch, after CEO Tim Cook finally revealed how much the little bauble would cost at an event today. The answer: anywhere from $349 for the basic design up to between $10,000 and $17,000 for the 18-karat gold version, known as the Apple Watch Edition.
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    Apple Watch event surprises: The real hit was a PC

    Yesterday’s Apple event at the familiar surroundings of Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco offered a number of surprises, including at least one that was surprising because of its lack of surprise. Of course, there were also a lot of things that many people expected, like inspiring a great deal of gear lust towards a new gold device. But I’m getting ahead of myself.
    First things first. The real hit of the event? A new PC. For a company that seemed to write off the importance of traditional personal computers a few years back, there was something supremely poetic about the fact that at the first Apple event of 2015, more people walked away talking about wanting a new notebook than they did a new watch. Yes, the new MacBook was the star of the occasion, and even Apple itself seemed to know this based on how much time was spent describing every aspect of it in great detail.
    I don’t have an official breakdown, but my guess is at least as much time was spent at the event on the MacBook as was on the new Apple Watch—and maybe even more. My how things have changed.
    Oh, and the gold device that inspired the most lust at the event? Why, that was the new gold MacBook. Everyone there, it seemed, wanted one. Now, as some have pointed out, Apple’s decision to use Intel’s new Core M in this new 2-pound device will likely lead to performance disappointments versus some existing MacBooks. The super sleek design of Apple’s latest computer, however, clearly showed that there are still innovations to be made in the stodgy old world of PCs. Plus, Apple’s decision to use the new USB-C connector, while frustrating for some, was a pleasant surprise given Apple’s frequent history of disregarding other common PC industry standards.
    The device that most people expected to be somewhat of a surprise—at least in terms of new capabilities—was, of course, the Apple Watch. Other than final pricing and availability dates, however, the most surprising aspect of the Apple Watch portion of the event was actually the complete lack of new features. I, like many others, expected Apple to unveil some kind of new details or new types of applications for the Watch. The story Apple told yesterday, however, was almost identical to what they told us back in September. For the record, I don’t think that this consistency was a good thing.
    The general consensus after last September’s event was that Apple needed to provide more compelling details and explanations of what the Watch was going to be able to do before we could start getting a sense of it. Well, given that they really didn’t tell us anything new means either there wasn’t anything they could add, or they couldn’t come up with any new ways to tell us. Either way, that was definitely surprising—and disappointing. To me, this speaks clearly to the challenges that smart watches face as a category, and that the Apple Watch will also face.

    One big difference between the first unveiling event and this one was that people got to actually try the Watch out. In my case, this didn’t really help, both for expected and surprising reasons. I had feared that the small sized display of the Watch (even the larger 42mm version) would be difficult to view with my aging eyes and, sure enough, I found it difficult to read a good portion of the various screens and apps that I tried. Apple is attempting to squeeze a great deal of information onto this tiny display, and I’m concerned that many in the watch-buying demographic (typically older) will face the same fate.


    What was particularly surprising, however, was the fact that using the Watch was far from intuitive. I love the fact that Apple Watch has an analog-like control in its digital crown, but knowing when to turn that, or push it or push the other button or swipe or touch the screen was not simple. Let’s put it this way—this is not an iPhone or an iPad from a UI perspective. The WatchOS may be a clever design, but perhaps a bit too clever for its own good. That’s going to make the experience of first trying the watch challenging (and confusing) for many. As a result, it’s going to be a tougher sell.
    The process could even get more difficult based on yet another surprise: the high-end Watch pricing. I had actually expected the stainless steel and other mid-range models to be in the range they announced, but I was part of the crowd that audibly gasped when they announced that the gold versions started at $10,000 and went up from there. I understand that Apple is trying to help position itself even more strongly as a luxury brand, but those levels are, frankly, ridiculous for an electronic device that we all know is only version 1 of what will be a line of products—especially given no announced upgrade path. Yes, it’s understandable that the company doesn’t want to talk about upgrades on the launch day of version 1 (and I got the sense that Apple will announce something about this at a later date), but it’s a question that even people who can afford this version of the Watch are going to ask. Unfortunately, I’m afraid all the company has done is created an absolute magnet for thieves who will soon be on the prowl for these gold versions.
    The final surprise from yesterday’s event was on the positioning of the Watch. Apple kept emphasizing that the device was a watch, but having thought about all the things they’re trying to do with it, and having had a brief demo of the Watch, it actually seems more like a wrist computer than a watch. Now some people may think that’s a good thing, but a watch is inherently a limited function device. It feels like Apple has fallen into the trap of trying to do a lot of things because it can. Honestly, the device struck me as more of a high-end fitness tracker but of course, if Apple positioned it that way, they could have never offered the more expensive versions (because who’s going to buy a gold one of those?!).
    At many levels, it feels like the Apple Watch was designed for relatively well-to-do 20 and 30-year olds—the kind of people you would expect to see working in Silicon Valley. The problem is, very few of that group even wear a watch and I’m not convinced Apple has provided enough compelling reasons to get them to start.
    Admittedly, it’s too early to make a definitive call—but I can’t help but get the feeling that the Apple Watch is trying to be too many things to too many people and will end up not really satisfying many of them. And that, was the biggest surprise of all.
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    Apple Watch includes 8GB of storage, replaceable battery with three year lifespan

    Apple’s recent Spring Forward event filled in most of the gaps that consumers had regarding Apple Watch yet even still, some information continues to be held back. Here’s what we’ve learned since yesterday from independent sources.
    A report from 9to5Mac claims all models of Apple Watch will ship with 8GB of internal storage although there are some limitations to be aware of. Users will only be able to store up to 2GB of music locally on the watch and just 75MB of photos, both of which can be played / viewed independently of an iPhone (most features rely on Apple’s smartphone to function).

    2GB of music translates to roughly 200 decent quality tracks; the 75MB of photo storage is quite limited but then again, who wants to view their photo collection on a tiny screen? It’s also worth pointing out that imported photos will be resized to better fit the screen and take up less space. As such, you can probably fit around 100 pictures on the watch.
    The remaining 6GB of space is likely allocated for the watch’s operating system, internal apps and other miscellaneous data.
    Elsewhere, TechCrunch has learned that the battery inside Apple Watch is replaceable with a typical lifespan of about three years. According to Apple, the wearable is good for “all-day” mixed use which consists of 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use and a 30-minute workout with music playback via Bluetooth over an 18-hour period. How that actually translates in the real world remains to be seen and could ultimately make or break the device.

    It’s unknown at this point how or if Apple plans to deal with obsolescence in terms of internal hardware. Coughing up hundreds of dollars for a smartwatch is the industry norm; spending thousands of dollars for a “luxury” watch that’ll be obsolete in a couple of years is quite a different story. If I had to guess (and this is a total shot in the dark on my part), Apple may offer internal upgrades on high-end models or perhaps even a trade-in / buyback program that’d allow Watch Edition owners to stay current with the latest model.
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    Developers can't do anything with the iWatch



    It is bloody useless
    If Apple was hoping that developers would invent Apps for its overpriced iWatch, it is sadly mistaken.

    Software developers say it will not be easy to come up with a "killer app" for Apple Watch because it is pretty much a chocolate teapot. Much of the problem was that Apple could not get some key features to go and blocked some features, such as the gyroscope and accelerometer, on the development kit, and the watch simulator cannot test all functions, developers said.
    Developers are saying that without those things the watch can only really tell the time. However some dafter developers are praising Apple for not giving them anything to work with.
    One App designer Mark Rabo told Reuters that was Apple is spurring creativity though restraint and is forcing developers "not to take a phone app and cram it into a Watch."
    So far Jobs' Mob has listed about 40 apps on its website as it unveiled its smartwatch but claimed there were "thousands" more in the works, it said. However the Watch apps showcased by Apple so far are mostly extensions of services like Uber, American Airlines and Twitter.
    But what no one is actually pointing out that while Android smartwatches that have been on the market for two to three years, no one has come up with a killer app for them either. It looks like the iWatch is going into the market like many Apple products. It has no use to anyone but it has an Apple logo on it so people will be dumb enough to buy it.
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