Apple Live Event Monday March 9th.

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:05

I really do like the Apple Watch UI. I'm interested to see third party apps. Probably still won't get one though.

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:14

They're always obsessed with stocks. It's got to be the first thing that almost everyone disables in the Notification Centre!

Richard_T · 09-03-2015, 18:18

Looks like Apple are going to re-invent the watch with an innovative touch screen watch face that can run apps as well.
How long will it be before the likes of Samsung rush out their copies?

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:20

So at home, the Apple Watch doesn't have to be tethered to your phone via Bluetooth. Just has to be on the same wifi network.

No word yet on whether there's any complete standalone functionality.

itscoldoutside · 09-03-2015, 18:22

I can't see it taking off, but I said that about the iPad.

Everything Goes · 09-03-2015, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard_T

Looks like Apple are going to re-invent the watch with an innovative touch screen watch face that can run apps as well.
How long will it be before the likes of Samsung rush out their copies?

Oh yes no one else had a Smartwatch before the iWatch was invented! (sarcasm)

Everything Goes · 09-03-2015, 18:25

Wonder if the new aluminium alloy will be used on the iPhone 6S Plus

Stuart_h · 09-03-2015, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everything Goes

Oh yes no one else had a Smartwatch before the iWatch was invented! (sarcasm)

im assuming that you just missed the sarcasm in the previous post

on another note is there anything new thats been announced ? Not sure i was expecting the make/receive calls (which some existing watches do). This always seems a bit cheesy to me though.

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:27

At least Jony Ive is saying "aluminium" and not "aluminum".

Everything Goes · 09-03-2015, 18:28

Stainless Steel alloy now, Cant wait for the Gold Alloy video

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_h

im assuming that you just missed the sarcasm in the previous post

on another note is there anything new thats been announced ? Not sure i was expecting the make/receive calls (which some existing watches do). This always seems a bit cheesy to me though.

It's cool in a sci-fi way but I doubt I would want to use it out and about!!

I like how when you dictate a message, you can send the audio or the text.

jneill · 09-03-2015, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandNiles

But come on, not even a headphone jack?

It has a headphone jack, on the other side from the USB-C.

Everything Goes · 09-03-2015, 18:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart_h

im assuming that you just missed the sarcasm in the previous post

on another note is there anything new thats been announced ? Not sure i was expecting the make/receive calls (which some existing watches do). This always seems a bit cheesy to me though.

Sorry missed that as I had to run an errand (but did continue watching the video)

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by jneill

It has a headphone jack, on the other side from the C-USB.

Ah, does it? That's good.

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:33

These prices are high, as expected.

Stuart_h · 09-03-2015, 18:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandNiles

It's cool in a sci-fi way but I doubt I would want to use it out and about!!

I like how when you dictate a message, you can send the audio or the text.

The dictation thing is part of Android Wear too (i believe) but Ive never felt the need to talk to my LG Watch R - as you say its really not something for a public arena

Id rank that right up with the novelty bluetooth gloves my daughter has

Any announcement on battery life ?
Have they managed to make it waterproof yet ?

I have seen that you can use it to open your garage door though - ive always felt that something was missing in my life and now i know ....

Everything Goes · 09-03-2015, 18:34

$10,000 for Gold edition. I Jizzed In My Pants

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnWf1sQkjY

Stuart_h · 09-03-2015, 18:39

18 hours battery ???? thats a bit rubbish. I expected them to have improved on that after all this time !!!

its still pretty fugly

is the screen always on (as per LG Watch R and Pebble etc) or just blank until you move or press something ?

asyousay · 09-03-2015, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Everything Goes

Apple have sold 700 Million iPhones (im watching the keynote on one

)

Amazing!!!

SaddlerSteve · 09-03-2015, 18:44

£299-£339 for the Sport models
£479-£949 for the "normal" models

I'm an Apple fan but I think they've lost the plot with some of these more expensive than the iPhones.

Lidtop2013 · 09-03-2015, 18:47

Lol at the prices, think I'll pass after giving them £££'s for my iPhone 6. Anyone who bought a 6 or 6+ should have a discount voucher or something.

And when is the IOS 8.2 update out? Thought that was today too?

jabbamk1 · 09-03-2015, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by asyousay

Amazing!!!

That gives them 16.4% market share when you compare cumulative sales of smartphones from 2007-2014.

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddlerSteve

£299-£339 for the Sport models
£479-£949 for the "normal" models

I'm an Apple fan but I think they've lost the plot with some of these more expensive than the iPhones.

I think the Sport ones are priced okay. What's the difference between those and the normal ones? Just the strap?

SaddlerSteve · 09-03-2015, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandNiles

I think the Sport ones are priced okay. What's the difference between those and the normal ones? Just the strap?

Looks like it although the cases may be made of something different.

There is a range above the "Sport" and "normal" called "edition". These have 18ct cases and are priced between £8k and £13.5k.

IslandNiles · 09-03-2015, 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddlerSteve

Looks like it although the cases may be made of something different.

There is a range above the "Sport" and "normal" called "edition". These have 18ct cases and are priced between £8k and £13.5k.

Oh sorry yeah, are the Sport ones made of aluminium and the normal ones made of stainless steel?

09-03-2015, 18:05	#51
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	I really do like the Apple Watch UI. I'm interested to see third party apps. Probably still won't get one though.

09-03-2015, 18:14	#52
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	They're always obsessed with stocks. It's got to be the first thing that almost everyone disables in the Notification Centre!

09-03-2015, 18:18	#53
Richard_T Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: East Midlands Posts: 3,842	Looks like Apple are going to re-invent the watch with an innovative touch screen watch face that can run apps as well. How long will it be before the likes of Samsung rush out their copies?

09-03-2015, 18:20	#54
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	So at home, the Apple Watch doesn't have to be tethered to your phone via Bluetooth. Just has to be on the same wifi network. No word yet on whether there's any complete standalone functionality.

09-03-2015, 18:22	#55
itscoldoutside Guest Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,000	I can't see it taking off, but I said that about the iPad.

09-03-2015, 18:22	#56
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard_T Looks like Apple are going to re-invent the watch with an innovative touch screen watch face that can run apps as well. How long will it be before the likes of Samsung rush out their copies? Oh yes no one else had a Smartwatch before the iWatch was invented! (sarcasm)

09-03-2015, 18:25	#57
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Wonder if the new aluminium alloy will be used on the iPhone 6S Plus

09-03-2015, 18:26	#58
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes Oh yes no one else had a Smartwatch before the iWatch was invented! (sarcasm) im assuming that you just missed the sarcasm in the previous post on another note is there anything new thats been announced ? Not sure i was expecting the make/receive calls (which some existing watches do). This always seems a bit cheesy to me though.

09-03-2015, 18:27	#59
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	At least Jony Ive is saying "aluminium" and not "aluminum".

09-03-2015, 18:28	#60
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	Stainless Steel alloy now, Cant wait for the Gold Alloy video

09-03-2015, 18:29	#61
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Quote: Originally Posted by Stuart_h im assuming that you just missed the sarcasm in the previous post on another note is there anything new thats been announced ? Not sure i was expecting the make/receive calls (which some existing watches do). This always seems a bit cheesy to me though. It's cool in a sci-fi way but I doubt I would want to use it out and about!! I like how when you dictate a message, you can send the audio or the text.

09-03-2015, 18:31	#62
jneill Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey Posts: 10	Quote: Originally Posted by IslandNiles But come on, not even a headphone jack? It has a headphone jack, on the other side from the USB-C.

09-03-2015, 18:32	#64
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Quote: Originally Posted by jneill It has a headphone jack, on the other side from the C-USB. Ah, does it? That's good.

09-03-2015, 18:33	#65
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	These prices are high, as expected.

09-03-2015, 18:34	#67
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	$10,000 for Gold edition. I Jizzed In My Pants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLnWf1sQkjY

09-03-2015, 18:39	#68
Stuart_h Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,474	18 hours battery ???? thats a bit rubbish. I expected them to have improved on that after all this time !!! its still pretty fugly is the screen always on (as per LG Watch R and Pebble etc) or just blank until you move or press something ?

09-03-2015, 18:42	#69
asyousay Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London Posts: 35,635	Quote: Originally Posted by Everything Goes Apple have sold 700 Million iPhones (im watching the keynote on one ) Amazing!!!

09-03-2015, 18:44	#70
SaddlerSteve Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,130	£299-£339 for the Sport models £479-£949 for the "normal" models I'm an Apple fan but I think they've lost the plot with some of these more expensive than the iPhones.

09-03-2015, 18:47	#71
Lidtop2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2,450	Lol at the prices, think I'll pass after giving them £££'s for my iPhone 6. Anyone who bought a 6 or 6+ should have a discount voucher or something. And when is the IOS 8.2 update out? Thought that was today too?

09-03-2015, 18:49	#72
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by asyousay Amazing!!! That gives them 16.4% market share when you compare cumulative sales of smartphones from 2007-2014.

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Apple Live Event Monday March 9th.

09-03-2015, 18:50	#73
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Quote: Originally Posted by SaddlerSteve £299-£339 for the Sport models £479-£949 for the "normal" models I'm an Apple fan but I think they've lost the plot with some of these more expensive than the iPhones. I think the Sport ones are priced okay. What's the difference between those and the normal ones? Just the strap?

09-03-2015, 18:52	#74
SaddlerSteve Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,130	Quote: Originally Posted by IslandNiles I think the Sport ones are priced okay. What's the difference between those and the normal ones? Just the strap? Looks like it although the cases may be made of something different. There is a range above the "Sport" and "normal" called "edition". These have 18ct cases and are priced between £8k and £13.5k.

09-03-2015, 18:55	#75
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Quote: Originally Posted by SaddlerSteve Looks like it although the cases may be made of something different. There is a range above the "Sport" and "normal" called "edition". These have 18ct cases and are priced between £8k and £13.5k. Oh sorry yeah, are the Sport ones made of aluminium and the normal ones made of stainless steel?