Apple's smart watch "Apple Watch" is expected to remove some features

It is said that Apple Watch scheduled to be shipped in April 2015 will be equipped with not only clocks but also message function and health & fitness functions. However, according to the Wall Street Journal, Apple seems to be forced to reduce its functions from technical problems and legal regulations than originally planned.

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Originally Apple Watch was equipped with a health & fitness function, the sensor was going to measure the user's stress condition and blood pressure, but in September 2014New product launchThen they did not demonstrate and the sensor did not seem to be loaded. According to the Wall Street Journal, this is because the function did not meet Apple's quality standards. For example, in order to accurately measure the stress condition with a sensor, it is necessary to firmly attach the Apple Watch to the dry arm, but in addition to being technically difficult to always satisfy this condition, Apple will not be able to realize the ideal comfort.

Also, if you try to give a function to advise based on the measured data, there are many legal hurdles that must be overcome, which makes it difficult to "release in April". In addition, in addition to this, Apple is abandoning the installation of health related functions at the moment, but it is also thought that functions will be added along with updating the version of Apple Watch in the future.

Apple Watch, which has not yet been fully revealed, there are apps already developed for Apple Watch. Software development company ELEKS has released the Apple Watch application which can operate Tesla's "Model S".

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http://elekslabs.com/2015/01/apple-watch-tesla-car-how-far-can-we-drive-them.html


When attached to the arm it is like this.


Although the UI and others have been changed for small Apple Watch screen, basically it is possible to do the same as iOS application, the charging status, range distance, locking status of model S is displayed and the lock / unlock of the door It is also possible to open locks and sunroofs.


It seems that you can also adjust the air conditioner from outside the vehicle and display the map.


The selection screen etc.Apple officials are trying to unifySo it looks like the following. According to ELEKS, at the present stage, the application can only be used in connection with the iPhone.


The demo movie can be seen from the following.

Apple Watch Tesla Car app screencast by ELEKS (unofficial) - YouTube


Also, for Apple WatchTodoistApplications are also being developed.

Todoist App for Apple Watch - YouTube


Todoist's home screen looks like this. "Inbox" "Today" "Projects" "Labels" is divided into items.


Tasks to be done in the column of "Today" are lined up, so check while scrolling through the screen.


It seems that the schedule can be registered with touch operation or voice.


The "Projects" column is further subdivided so that detailed schedules can be registered and checked.


Also, the development of the Apple Watch application for the iPhone is progressing and the details of the application called "Companion" is leaked by 9to 5 Mac.

Apple Watch iPhone 'Companion' app revealed w / new Watch features, monograms | 9to5Mac
http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/13/apple-watch-iphone-companion-app-revealed-with-new-watch-features-monograms/

Applications displayed on the Apple Watch home screen can be customized from the iPhone, and the position of the calendar application is adjusted in the following images, but the layout can be freely changed like this.


It is also possible to turn VoiceOver, zoom on / off, and grayscale, and you can set display display finely, such as changing to bold letters.


With a reminder function, you can also receive daily action notices and weekly summaries.


The function "Monogram (Monogram)" is a word of 1 to 4 lettersMonogramSo that it can be displayed on the display.


In addition, marketing consultant TapSense announces advertising platform for Apple Watch. Attention is gaining attention as an ad network for new devices, such as using iPhone's GPS to display coupons of neighboring stores on Apple Watch, and to be able to use Apple Pay, but with full screen The way to display advertisements is raising concerns from the point of view of power consumption.

TapSense Launches Industry's First Programmatic Ad Platform for Apple Watch
http://tapsense.com/blog/2015/01/04/tapsense-launches-industrys-first-programmatic-ad-platform-apple-watch/


The Wall Street Journal predicts that from 4 million to 6 million Apple Watches will be manufactured this April, of which 33% are sports models, 50% are standard models, 17% areGold model with 18K gold usedIt will be. The price is expected to be about 350 dollars (about 42,000 yen) for the standard model and about 4000 dollars (about 480,000 yen) for the gold model.