As a new device there maybe more frequent updates in the first years, but just as with the Apple TV or the iPod Touch I somehow doubt Apple will release a new watch every year. They'll of course improve Watch OS, but I don't think there will be new watch hardware every year. Having said this there are of course rumours that there's a good chance Apple may release a new watch next year which has its own 3G/LTE modem and hence could be completely independent from the iPhone. I can see how this is Apple's next goal, but of course they have to make a major breakthrough in either battery technology or low-powered LTE chips because while everybody wants this, nobody wants a watch with a 5-hour battery life and nobody wants a bigger, thicker watch to accommodate a larger battery. How much of a challenge this is becomes clear when you put the iPhone in Airplane mode even if you turn WiFi back on, battery life suddenly goes up in a mmajor way which goes to show how much battery power is needed to constantly ping cell towers and maintain a cellular connection.
Lastly, a comment about toys. I also like them, but I have fortunately passed the point where I thought I needed a new iPhone every year just because the new one tested to be just a bit faster and had a few new features. I really don't see how people feel the need to upgrade from a 6S or 6S Plus to a 7 or 7 Plus if their phone from last year is in good shape. Intel comes out with a new generation of processor every year, but I certainly don't feel the need to upgrade my laptop or PC every year. I am also considering buying an Apple Watch and I also didn't buy one when it first came out because of the fact that it was a first generation device. I am now thinking of it because of the silent way to get time, the fact it is waterproof and that it may have some benefits in terms of fitness and also because I could listen to a book on very low volume with my wrist near my head at night without disturbing my wife and without having to wear a headset. Best regards, Sieghard From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jeremy Gilley Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2016 8:19 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Apple watch Ok, So, I am a guy who likes his toys, but because I like my toys, I tend to not care of the pricing of them as long as they are well worth the money. So, the first watch that came out, I didn't think twice about not getting it because it was just the first version. I am now thinking of buying the new version, however, something is making me pause. Do you think these watches will come out as frequently as the phones? If so, man, that might be a stinker because I usually get a new phone every single time they come out with a new one. Buying a watch on top of a new phone might get nuts. Not to mention expensive. Thoughts? I guess if you get a new watch each year, one will learn to sell or put old watch on E-Bay? Anyways, for those of you who got version one, and now version 2 of the watch that just came out, what are your views and or opinions? Do you think you will get a new watch every single year they come out? Or is it one of those things you play it by ear as each one comes out. If it is a massive improvement yeah, but if it is just meh, then you wait? Anyways, I look forward to views and or opinions. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
