Apple Watch Review

Well... I didn't write in a while, did I? Now it is time to refresh and write something new, a smartwatch. What better way to start than with the Apple Watch. Let's see what we can find about this little piece of tech, and whether to buy it or not.

First things first, let's talk design, shall we?

DESIGN

The Apple Watch is pretty squared, with a display that curves around the edges, creating an infinite-pool kind of feel. On the right side we can see two buttons: on the top there is a round button, the "Crown", which spins both left and right. It is used to change time and to switch between apps. On the bottom there is your average power button that also takes you to the friend list. But you won't need a power button, because all you need is to lift your arm, and the watch automatically turns on. It's pretty reliable, but it need a bit more than just a hand twist. On the bottom there is a heart-rate pulse sensor, which is interesting, but I couldn't find an important use to it. 

Even though the watch looks neat, I found it to be quite fragile and the screen looks also a bit sensitive to scratches. But Apple says that you don't need to worry, because our watch has a genuine sapphire screen. Really, that is true. But still, if you're a type of person that likes to go to mountain expeditions and trips, maybe this isn't for you. You can still try a rugged case for the Watch, maybe something like this: 

There are three versions of the Apple Watch: Sport, Normal and Luxury. I suggest the Sport version, because it's the cheapest and the silicone band is very comfortable. And also choose the 42mm version, because the small one is tiny. Really, I could barely see anything on that screen. If you plan on getting the luxury version, really, there are 10 000 ways to spend that money better than on a 10 000$ watch.

SOFTWARE

The latest software version for the watch is WatchOS 2.2. The OS looks pretty good, but it isn't that intuitive. If you plan to buy the Apple Watch, I suggest you watch a tutorial before getting into it. Pairing the watch with the iPhone is pretty easy, I didn't have any problems whatsoever. There is a decent selection of apps for it, mostly for social media and business apps. The apps are arranged in this honeycomb-like fashion, and it works quite well for it. 

CONCLUSION

The Apple Watch is a great product from Apple. Even with it's flaws and being a little bit overpriced, the watch is a great to use with the iPhone. I think it is targeted to the people that want to be the cool guys in town, honestly. It looks different from other watches, and it feels like a luxury product, rather than a simple watch.