Welcome to episode 003 of the Happy Hour podcast! Today we’re discussing all things Apple Watch. Can Apple succeed in the smartwatch game? It’s clear Apple has been developing this product for a while and we’ll get into all of the need-to-know information surrounding it. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed…
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Here’s what we discussed in this episode:
- WSJ: Apple struggled to find purpose for Apple Watch after many planned health features were cut, 5 million units ordered
- The New Yorker profiles Jony Ive: details meeting Jobs, iPhone 6, Apple Watch, cars and more
- Apple Watch straps will be available to purchase separately at launch
- Opinion: If any Apple Watch will cost thousands of dollars, Apple needs to start telling that story
- Apple invites developers to Cupertino to finish Apple Watch apps, test out device
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Biosensors have to have accuracy or they’re useless. Apple understands this. One of the guys talking on this podcast doesn’t understand this…
The Watch replacing a smartphone makes no since at all, ever. A phone = screen to watch entertainment at the very least. No one will ever want to watch video on a watch screen. If they do, they are 1 in 10,000,000
You need to think differently. Of course no ones gonna watch video on the Watch! The battery would last about an hour and your eyes would start hurting.
I was stating that due to listening to the podcast where one of them was talking about Apple making a product that would replace others. The watch is very different than a smartphone due to screen size namely.
I see it more of a replacement for small iPods than iPhone.
Today yes, no replacement. But who knows for tomorrow?
Let’s return 10 years ago, what was your daily use of tech?…
Time change, technology too, and usages with. I think tablet on a bag with a watch could replace smartphone in a lot of years.
Not until people start accepting talking with Bluetooth headsets. Good luck getting people to do that. It’s about as likely as getting people to smear fecal matter in their hair and go outside.
Also the point was that there will never be 1 device to do it all. Even if you had a watch that could unfold and detach into a bigger screen, no one is going to do that. Yes, a foldable iPad or TV will be great, but it’s not replacing all devices. There’s a reason for a watch, biosensors need constant contact with skin to read you. A device not attached to your body can only possibly scan you in the future, not constantly monitor, without a device attached to you, feeding it information.
Ok, I get that. The Watch ain’t gonna replace your iPhone anytime soon. I’m with you there
Love the show guys. Can’t wait to get the Watch. With an iPhone 6 Plus it makes so much sense.
I’m very surprised that there hasn’t been more talk of Apple or perhaps updated Beats branded wireless headphones that are specifically marketed to Apple Watch users. From what I’ve read the PowerBeats 2 wireless Beats option is lacking in several regards. I’m currently considering making a purchase of new wireless headphones in advance of the Watch launch, but I feel the options aren’t great and I’d love to be guaranteed maximum compatibility with the Watch. I think this would be a great opportunity to maximize Watch related revenue outside of case and strap options.
Around the 46 minute mark, there was speculation as to whether or not Apple would sell the Watch Sport in traditional retail places such as Best Buy or not….why not sell it at Sports Authority? They currently accept Apple Pay which would add to the overall customer experience for people purchasing with an iPhone 6/6 Plus. I wouldn’t be surprised if they partnered with their Apple Pay-enabled retailers for that simple reason (Target via app, Staples, Bloomingdale’s/Macy’s)
In terms of adding on bands; why so cynical Dom?
My thoughts are that there will be an ability to customize your watch with a separate band at purchase, within the given collection. I don’t think the band will be an additional cost either, it’ll have one price for everything needed. The Watch collection will give you the option of 5 bands. The Sport will offer 5 colours, but no other materials besides the Fluoroelastomer. The Edition will offer 3 bands, with 3 different colours of Gold and different colours of band. I do think bands will be sold in parts. You’ll select the band type and colour, and then select the colour of your Watch metal to allow for the pieces of metal on the band to match. Therefore, the Edition sport band will be more that a Sport collection sport band.
Also when sold separately, I do think all of the bands will have the same price with the exception of the metal adornments and clasps. I think Apple is going to make the argument that the ‘plastic’ Fluoroelastomer Sport band is such a high quality that it demands the same price as other metal or leather bands.