Apple Watch

Since November 25 I've got 'm, my Apple Watch Series 2, Case size 42mm, Aluminium case, moven black nylon band. I've promised to write a review of my findings and a promise is a promise.

Since last Friday I've worn the watch every day. The watch is light and the band is never too tight. When you start having the watch on your wrist you can not imagine not to have it. A lot of things you did with your iPhone, you are now doing with the watch.

Some examples make this clear:

1. Answer & Making phone Calls.
   You can answer a call on your Apple Watch using it as a small Bluetooth speaker phone. But you can also make a call (conventional or Facetime). You can use Siri to make the call, you can look into your contacts etc.
2. Use the watch in the water.
   The series 2 is water proof up to 50 meters thanks to an upgraded sealed design. So swimming in a pool, ocean, river is no problem.
   According to Apple: "When you start a swimming workout, your Apple Watch automatically locks the screen with Water Lock to avoid accidental taps. When you're done, turn the Digital Crown to unlock the screen and clear any water from your Apple Watch. You hear sounds and may feel some water on your wrist.". Others say doone of the following:
   • Swipe up from the bottom of your watch face and tap on the raindrop icon
   • Start a water-based activity in the Workout app.
3. GPS.
   The Series 2 includes built-in GPS. That means you can now track your runs without carrying your iPhone.

After a few seconds, a brief animation will return you home screen of your watch. The end result is the app being closed. This process is specific to WatchOS 3.

Reset an application

To reset an not working application, do:

• Press and hold the side button (the button just below the Digital Crown) until the shutdown screen appears.
• Let go of the side button, then press and hold the Digital Crown.

History

Apple Watch-2 44mm

Yes, I am going to buy an Apple Watch Series 2. The question is of course if the following statement holds: Apple still makes the best smartwatch you can buy, and you still don't need one.

Wait and see when I will give you my review of the watch.

External Reviews

Ars Technica

See Ars Technica Review for the full review.

The Good

• Accurate workout tracking.
• Fast and accurate GPS create speed-detailed maps of exercise routes.
• Swim tracking is easy to initiate; water-resistant speakers keep liquid out of the watch.
• Heart rate monitor works even while swimming.
• Haptic feedback in the Breathe app lets you follow guided breathing session with your eyes closed.
• Wheelchair optimization allows disabled users to log activity that's not step-related.
• Scribble makes it super easy to write short text messages on the watch's screen.

The Bad

• No auto-tracking activity feature.
• Cannot natively track sleep.
• Mapped routes cannot be viewed on the watch itself, only in the Activity app.
• Third-party apps are hit or miss.
• Battery life is better than the original watch, but still not nearly as good as other fitness trackers.

The Ugly

• The high price tag may deter some who just want a good fitness device, which can be purchased for less.