The conference WWDC 14 It has already taken place, but Apple has not shown us iWatch. But you know, what I most expect from Apple next presentation? Yes, those same hours, popularly called iWatch. will not be wasted on discussions about when it is their present, let's think about what we want from this gadget? In this text, I will try to describe how I see them.
Appearance
By Online walks a lot of different concepts of "smart" watches from Apple. Some look great, some not so. But in a public concurs - look iWatch will be extremely elegant. Perhaps the appearance and ergonomics contributed to the arrival of Angela Ahrendts from Burberry, but also Jony Ive aside, most likely, not sitting. Be they in "retro" style, with a round display and a futuristic enveloping arm like a bracelet (or maybe there will be two versions:? IWatch S and iWatch C) - is not so, in my opinion, fundamentally. The main thing after that? To make it easier!
Practicality
Ease of use - what the different products of the company from Cupertino. There is nothing superfluous and difficult, all concise and simple. Interface and attention to detail - another feature, for they love Apple. Because iOS last year, radically changed its appearance, just around the corner and release of his older brother -
OS X in plane form. Of course, against this background that can not keep up with new products that will also be present gradients, blur and minimalism. It must be said that unlike skeuomorph, a more rigorous design will only benefit wearable gadget. Like it or not, and the display of this kind of accessory can be cumbersome, and therefore extra shade with textures, which occupy a fairly large part of the interface, will only interfere.Alternatively, some buttons or additional display can be placed on the strap or buckle. You can arrange any separate sensors on it, if any. Simply put: storage space utilization and the strap - a good idea, in my opinion.
Capabilities
Here we go, perhaps, to the most interesting. Who and what is needed are these devices? What opportunities will be presented to them? Questions, of course, more questions than answers.
Much more interesting would be if Apple's hours will not be just another pedometer, but actually a collection point for the various data: steps, heart rate, body temperature, the level of blood sugar... The main thing is that the data collected is really accurate, because developing this approach, you can advance to prevent various diseases.
For example, the system monitors your daily activity and compares data with the last of your days / weeks / months, as well as with other pharmaceutical sources. Analyzing the state in general, according to various factors, at a certain point can tell you: "Hey, something I hear some noise in the heart, go-ka to the doctor!”. And bang! All statistics in front of your eyes.
And then - a trick. “I looked cardiologist schedule for next week. By your calendar, Wednesday evening, you are free. To make an appointment? "- asks Siri. “– Yes, put it on 19 hours. How to show up, zachekin me Swarm”.
Fantasy? So far, unfortunately, yes. But for how long?
Hours or ???
And in general, whether it is necessary in the device clock itself? Yes, the name alludes to it. But whether the clock should be the center of the gadget? Let them wake me how Jawbone UP, Blank monitor my activity, even during show, but it is the time (hours), should not be in the center. Like the "Phone" app on your iPhone, watches iWatch should simply be to do their job, nothing more. Only Samsung makes the camera phone (or vice versa?), And from the smartphone - tablet. Each device must be for their own purposes. So I do not expect to iWatch (yes like it there or called) can take pictures or to call in Galaxy Gear. It's just... I just want to wonder what made Tim Cook and his team. And millions of people like me, too, want just that. And you?