10 Killer Features for Apple’s iWatch
Feb 12, 2013 06:15 PM EDT by Rumors are once again swirling about an Apple smart watch, and this time it looks like they’re legit. On the same day, The New York Times reported that Apple was experimenting on wristwatch-like devices made of curved glass and The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple was testing a watch-like device that would perform some smartphone functions.
Given that the wearable device market is exploding, it certainly makes sense for Apple to jump into the ring, but what should consumers expect? I have plenty of ideas. Here are the top 10 things I’d like to see from an Apple watch.
Mobile Payments
I want to be able to leave not just my phone, but my wallet in my pocket, too. How much easier would it be at a convenience store or subway turnstile if all you had to do was swipe your watch over a scanner? Of course, we could see this creating a new breed of pickpockets carrying mobile scanners and bumping into you by accident.
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February 13th, 2013 at 1:03 pm
I’m trying to be objective here, but why would anybody want to pay for something that does the exact same thing as their smartphone, but worse, due to a smaller screen? I actually hope this article was a joke because apps, really, on a watch? and Wi-Fi, what for? To say your watch has Wi-Fi? The only useful thing mentioned here was the health monitor. But to be honest, I’d rather just buy a high-quality Swiss watch that I wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear out in public than an Apple watch.
March 19th, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Ever lost a$400 smart phone? It’s very easy to do! If it’s tethered to your wrist though….