Apple Media Event - 9th September 2014

[Matt]

That 6plus is massive!

The watches look so cool though, I wouldn't mind one.

[Kardan]

- Health tracking, monitors your health, steps, exercise and heart rate.

- Easy glance notifications, not having to take your phone out every minute to see who texts you.

- Taptic vibrations, the digital touch is a pretty great idea, the fact you could tap the screen and your friend would feel and receive the same taps you created.

But can't you just do all of that with the iPhone? (Regarding the 2nd point, you'll just be looking at your watch every minute to see who texts you).

[xxMATTGxx]

But can't you just do all of that with the iPhone? (Regarding the 2nd point, you'll just be looking at your watch every minute to see who texts you).

I don't think the iPhone can monitor your heart rate when it's not connected or touching your body. Unlike the watch or any of those devices that can do that (fitbit might be one as well)

[Kardan]

Can the watch monitor your heart rate when it's not connected or touching your body?

[xxMATTGxx]

Can the watch monitor your heart rate when it's not connected or touching your body?

How the hell does it do that Kardan... As I meant that the device needs to be connected to you some way or form. As the watch touches you surely.

[Kardan]

How the hell does it do that Kardan... As I meant that the device needs to be connected to you some way or form. As the watch touches you surely.

But you did say:

I don't think the iPhone can monitor your heart rate when it's not connected or touching your body. Unlike the watch or any of those devices that can do that

Which I read as, the iPhone can't do it, unlike the watch, or any of those devices that can do it.

[xxMATTGxx]

But you did say:



Which I read as, the iPhone can't do it, unlike the watch, or any of those devices that can do it.

Yeah I re-read it afterwards and edited my other post. I meant, because the watch will always be touching you then it's got a way of monitoring it better than a phone could technically. Like those fitbit devices or whatever else is out on there on the market that monitors these things.

[Kardan]

So why wouldn't people already with an iPhone, just buy a heart rate monitor if they really needed one? I mean, I can understand if someone doesn't have an iPhone, but I don't see why you would ever get both.

[xxMATTGxx]

So why wouldn't people already with an iPhone, just buy a heart rate monitor if they really needed one? I mean, I can understand if someone doesn't have an iPhone, but I don't see why you would ever get both.

The same people who want any sort of Smart Watch really. I don't really know, I think the device is pretty cool but I'm not looking at getting one.

[Mr-Trainor]

The only thing putting me off is the way the camera sticks out of the phone a bit.. I'd rather be able to place my phone flat on the table (and I don't use a case).