11 points about Apple Watch that you may be surprised

The smartwatch, which was expected to be out of Apple, finally fell into the customer's skill.

Several interesting things have been revealed as those who worked first on this device first became used to "Force Touch" or updated to link the iPhone app with Apple Watch.

I bought a cheap thing with a Magsafe charger

Choosing an Apple Watch sports version is no mistake.However, if you change the band with another thing because you are worried about buying the cheapest model, it is better not to think about charging on the go.As soon as you take out the plastic magnet charger, you get out.

On the other hand, the Apple Watch of the middle class and the special version (that is, expensive), which is branded with Apple Watch Edition, has a metal magnet charger.Thankfully, the charge ends quickly with either charger, so the impact is superficial.

Magsafe chargers may be available on other devices

Albert Lee, an Apple Insider reader, was able to charge the Moto360 with an Apple Watch charger.Both devices comply with Qi wireless charging standards, and Mashable experiments confirmed that this was a fact.

This is a bigger point than I think.The most popular Qi of mobile makers is one of the three wireless charging standards, aiming for the industry.The other two standards (PowerMat and Rezence) worked together last year to make it easier to support these two standards with one device.

If wireless charging aims to spread as much as a Micro USB cable, the industry will choose either of them at some point.If Apple will be supported by either, its influence will be the power balance.If the following predictions are out of the question, it is a story.

But Qi charger for other devices cannot be used in Apple Watch (for now)

The Qi charger for other devices cannot be charged (for now) Apple Watch

The opposite pattern of the test that Mashable did, that is, the attempt to charge Apple Watch with a Qi charger of another device did not work well.The site only tried two kinds of chargers, and it is not clear whether the problem is in a technical place or depends on the physical design.

I don't know the version of the Qi charger used in the test, but this affects the results.Old versions are incomprehensible, and the device must be accurately placed in the specified location on the mat.But last year's update supported a more flexible resonance charge.This can supply power to remote devices.The Apple Watch may support this new Qi.

A third -party charging product (Dock and external battery) for Apple Watch has already been found, and it seems that only Apple will release these products.

Apple Watch may have a fire for Apple's wireless charging.

In recent months, IKEA has been a good period for Qi, with IKEA adopting this standard.When it comes to Apple, working on wireless charging may affect the whole product.For example, in the case of a new MacBook with only one port, if the Apple Watch has a wireless charging result, it will be applied to the next model, and the minus of having only one port will be eased.。Similarly, iPhone and iPad may support Qi.

When Apple Watch was first published, the standard used by Apple, as described in the report sent by IHT analyst Ryan Thundersto, sent it to me.It may not be innovative compared to other wireless charging technology inside. "But it doesn't have to be innovative.Apple products tend to enhance companies, technical standards, or the entire industry by spreading it, and it is an opportunity to have the right direction for wireless charging that has not penetrated the mainstream.

Why did you add a troublesome Digital Crown?: To use in the water!

There is no surprise about the waterproofness of Apple Watch because it has already been listed in the features.However, the touch screen could not be used in the waterproof durability test (shower, swimming in a bucket) conducted by FONEFOX.

Fortunately, in the case of click wheels and Digital Crown attached to the side of the main unit, such problems did not occur, so it is justified that this was added.That doesn't mean you can hit your Apple Watch into a bucket.

It seems that blood oxygen concentration can be measured by Apple Watch (but not yet measured)

The dismantling of Apple Watch by IFixit reveals that heart rate monitors can measure not only heart rate but also blood oxygen concentration.Doctors are known as "pulse oxyimetry" and are used to confirm blood oxygen concentration during surgery or therapy of the lungs.

These things come up with some activities.Is it a rock climbing or a simple scuba diving from waterproof?But IFixit reads that Apple has nothing to talk about this sensor because of the US Federal regulations.When the blood oxygen concentration is measured, it will be a line of fitness equipment measured by the number of times and distance, and if it is authenticated as a health device, the US Food Pharmaceutical Bureau will be cautious.

At this time, it is not known whether this sensor is for Researchkit, an initiative for Apple's medical research, or to please the athlete in his professional.The only thing I know is that the sensor is sleeping in the main unit until Apple is active.

Some parts can be easily removed ...

The battery has a lifespan, and it is expressed by how many times it can be charged until it can not be used well.The same applies to Apple Watch, in which case the user will try to replace the battery on its own.

There are good and bad news.First, the battery can be replaced relatively easily.It is only fixed with adhesive, and it is easy to remove.However, since the screen is in between, it is necessary to dissolve the adhesive that has been fixed with heat and remove the display cable.This is a bit confusing to judge from the disassembly process of IFixit.

As the decomposition progresses, a 205mAh battery appears.Large batteries may be appropriate for a large clock, but this may also help to remove the battery.For other parts such as cables, speakers, buttons, and vibration -related "Taptic Engine", it may be difficult for presbyopia because of the smallness of the screws and the screws, but it seems that it is impossible to remove.。However, it seems that the processor is virtually impossible to remove.(Please see the following)

Note that opening the contents of Apple Watch will not work.The content introduced here is not for weak or bad eyes.(There is a reason for a watchman to use a loupe)

… I can't remove other parts so easily

The Apple Watch has a built -in chips that combine a processor, wireless transmitter, memory, and sensors called S1.It is a very small part, but it is excellent as a technology.At first glance, it is hardened with adhesive.

There will be few Apple Watch owners who try to work on this small and unknown thing, but as far as IFixit has tried to remove it, that's right.

Like ordinary watches, the strap gets dirty

It will not be so bad unless you throw it into a bonfire, but the Apple Watch strap is not always beautiful.

Apple's gadget does not escape the chemical reaction.Apple Watch, especially straps, will touch your skin for a long time.In the case of metal, it can be cleaned, but it cannot recover leather or resin straps from fading or deformation.

There are already thousands of Apple Watch apps

Apple Watch users can do surprisingly many things.Open the door of the Starwood hotel, check the NY Times, shopping, navigate when going out, check -in for FourSquare and others.

If this is not enough, there is a service that allows you to access more about 170 apps according to the case using the DO button and Do Note application incorporated in the Apple Watch.According to what this service claims, "Users can easily do something with one tap from their wrists."

It is not clear how much of these functions will be used, and the user himself does not know if he wants to use Apple Watch.However, the creativity of the developers who produce these things deserves praise.

There are already many accessories, and more things will come out in the future

Apple Watch Spigen Armor Case

Accessories manufacturers have been waiting for the launch of Apple Watch now or now.Now that it has already been released, it is time to prepare for the sale of accessories to hide the cheapest Apple Watch, such as battery bands, strap adapters, charging stands, mobile batteries, bumper cases, etc.。This is just the beginning.

I haven't seen any accessories that make the cheapest model look like a higher model, but it's time to come out.

Case image: Spigen

Adriana Lee [Original text]

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