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New Concepts Imagine the iWatch as a Lifestyle Device, Traditional Timepiece
While earlier iWatch concepts were inspired by the wearable's health-tracking features, a new set of renderings from Argentine design student Tomas Moyano imagines the iWatch as a device that'll produce "a further and deeper interaction between human beings and technology."
Moyano pictures a perfectly round device, with grooves in the side that'll allow for multiple looks with different bands. Similar to the Shine from Misfit Wearables, the concept design features no buttons to catch on your sleeve and no holes to allow in water or dust. Submersible and resistant to dust, the watch lacks speakers and will rely on vibration notifications to alert you to an incoming message.
Another circulating iWatch concept created by Hungarian freelance designer Gábor Balogh and published by The Verge is inspired by traditional wristwatch design. The concept uses an actual product image of the Havana timepiece from Swedish watchmaker Triwa. Balogh replaces the face of the watch with rumored iWatch features such as messages and heart rate tracking.
Though the iWatch may not have many of the features mentioned above, it is rumored to include biometric functions like a heart rate monitor that'll tie into Apple's iOS 8 ecosystem via a new Healthbook app. It may also ship with a version of Siri tailored for the wrist-worn device.
Moyano pictures a perfectly round device, with grooves in the side that'll allow for multiple looks with different bands. Similar to the Shine from Misfit Wearables, the concept design features no buttons to catch on your sleeve and no holes to allow in water or dust. Submersible and resistant to dust, the watch lacks speakers and will rely on vibration notifications to alert you to an incoming message.
Wait a moment, no speakers? Think about it. A watch is almost always on your hand, pretty far from your ears. Imagine yourself walking on a noisy city: If you want to hear a notification sound from your smartwatch, it should be a loud sound, and to produce it, it would need a lot of energy and big components. Both things not easy to include on a such small device.Battery life will be a challenge in such a small device, so Moyano visualizes the iWatch with micro-solar panels and wireless recharging. To conserve this precious power, the concept iWatch will sacrifice the cellular connection and associated services that require an internet connection. Moyano's concept envisions Maps working on the iWatch, but it is not clear how the maps would be usable on such a small-screened device.
Besides that the iWatch will be constantly in contact with your skin and body, an important fact to consider. That's why I decided you shouldn't hear, but feel the notifications. That is right: Vibration notifications. Perfectly submersible and dust resistant vibration notifications.
Another circulating iWatch concept created by Hungarian freelance designer Gábor Balogh and published by The Verge is inspired by traditional wristwatch design. The concept uses an actual product image of the Havana timepiece from Swedish watchmaker Triwa. Balogh replaces the face of the watch with rumored iWatch features such as messages and heart rate tracking.
Though the iWatch may not have many of the features mentioned above, it is rumored to include biometric functions like a heart rate monitor that'll tie into Apple's iOS 8 ecosystem via a new Healthbook app. It may also ship with a version of Siri tailored for the wrist-worn device.
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56 months ago
Stupid idea.
Just taking something that already exists without changing the core design but trying to fit in new technology to magically work together is wrong.
Thats the reason why taking Symbian phones in 2006 and slaping a touch screen on it, without adjusting the core system in a major way, didnt work.
Especially the buttons on the side look pathetic. Its just like the fake-leather calendar design of the former Mac App, with the bookmark symbol acting as a button that has completely different functionality than what it suggests.
Just taking something that already exists without changing the core design but trying to fit in new technology to magically work together is wrong.
Thats the reason why taking Symbian phones in 2006 and slaping a touch screen on it, without adjusting the core system in a major way, didnt work.
Especially the buttons on the side look pathetic. Its just like the fake-leather calendar design of the former Mac App, with the bookmark symbol acting as a button that has completely different functionality than what it suggests.
56 months ago
Yes please. A watch has to be waterproof, and the idea of vibrating notifications is much better than sound.
Like the design too, I don't want a watch that's as big as my phone on my wrist! The buttons need work - I would prefer a buttonless design that was just gesture controlled.
Like the design too, I don't want a watch that's as big as my phone on my wrist! The buttons need work - I would prefer a buttonless design that was just gesture controlled.
56 months ago
Stupid idea.
Just taking something that already exists without changing the core design but trying to fit in new technology to magically work together is wrong.
Thats the reason why taking Symbian phones in 2006 and slaping a touch screen on it, without adjusting the core system in a major way, didnt work.
Especially the buttons on the side look pathetic. Its just like the fake-leather calendar design of the former Mac App, with the bookmark symbol acting as a button that has completely different functionality than what it suggests.
You miss the point that this first and foremost HAS to pass muster as a fashion item. Sorry geeks, but if this has every great feature on everyone's dream list, but looks like ass, it will fail. On the other hand, if it only does 2 or 3 things really well AND looks amazing, (but is capable of growing in functionality) it could be a hit.
The iPhone was really short of features when it launched, but did what it did well and looked cool.
But I REALLY hope they go with round. I've never seen a square watch that anyone with any self respect would wear in public.
56 months ago
Those concepts are really, really nice... surprised to see a round display, that would be pretty awesome.
56 months ago
I think the design of the one with the brown leather strap is a superior design than anything we've seen thus far.
that's because the brown leather strap one is based on an actual watch.
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56 months ago
This is the first concept that caught my eye. Vibration notification might be a good idea. A watch that is smaller than the palm of my hand is also good. We can only wait and see what Apple comes up with.
56 months ago
How would you be able to take a photo with the camera under the watch?
Because you wouldn't be taking any pictures with your watch. It's for health sensors.
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