Apple Watch Review

So Apple watch recently came out and as expected it's got all the awesome features that one apple lovers know and love. This Apple watch review will basically dwell on the features, what you can expect from this awesome piece of device and why it may be a hard sell to the average person. Watch the video below to experience the apple watch in action.



The Apple Watch is now available, but should you buy one or hold off?

We've collected a selection of apple watch reviews from a variety of publications to help you make a decision. One thing that's especially important to note is that the Apple Watch requires an iPhone 5 or newer to work.

It doesn't seem that long ago that Apple CEO Tim Cook first began talking about the game-changing Apple Watch that was to come. Seven months later, what Cook calls Apple's "most personal" device will be on the wrists of the first buyers today as some will have the opportunity to pick up the hotly anticipated wearables from Apple stores or receive a special delivery at home.

What It's Like to Try on the $17,000 Apple Watch Edition

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PHOTO: The Apple Watch Edition will be available with 18-karat rose gold and yellow gold cases, seen here in images released by Apple.

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If you're curious but haven't pre-ordered a watch, here's a breakdown of the basics to get you started.

How to Order

Even though the watches are launching today, don't expect to see extra inventory in stores. Those who aren't completely sold on the idea yet or don't know which watch they want can schedule a try-on appointment online and then order a device to be picked up at a later date.

Customers can also play with an Apple Watch display unit that lets them demo the interface. However they won't be able to try one on without meeting with an Apple employee.

Compatibility

The Apple Watch is compatible with the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S.

Choices, Choices, Choices

The watch comes in three models: the Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and the high-end Apple Watch Edition. Each packs as much as 18 hours of battery life, ensuring the device can stay helpful to its user day and night.

The Apple Watch Sport, which is made of aluminum, starts at $349. The Apple Watch starts at $549 for the smaller version and goes as high as $1,049 depending on the watch band. The larger version starts at $599.

The Apple Watch Edition will begin at $10,000 and will be available in limited quantities, making it the ultimate techie status symbol.

Apps

Ever since the Apple Watch was announced last September, developers have been working to transform their app experiences for the wrist.

The results can be found in the Apple Watch app store launched Thursday with thousands of apps encompassing everything from news, retail, travel health and entertainment.

While you likely won't book a European getaway on the Watch, the small screen is ideal for offering alerts and access to quick information, such as your itinerary or the check-out time at a hotel.

What Makes It Different

Much of the interaction on the watch is driven by notifications. Expect the Apple Watch to keep you on track for your appointments, advise you when you may need an umbrella or show you a text message from a friend.

The wrist is "a very interesting place" because users can glance at it while "you can't glance at a lot of other places on your body," Cook told ABC News' David Muir in an exclusive interview after the watch was announced last year.

"You can measure a lot of things from there and you can just get, honestly, a tidbit today of what all it can do," Cook said. "But I think it's huge."

Navigation

While other wearables focus on a touch screen, Apple is making navigation on the watch head easier by letting users move the digital crown to toggle between apps. (You can of course still use the touch screen on the watch.)

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Models and pricing:

• Apple Watch Sport -- 38mm ($350); 42mm ($400)
• Apple Watch -- 38mm ($550); 42mm ($600)
• Apple Watch Edition -- 38mm ($10,000); 42mm ($12,000)

A variety of bands for each model are also available.
Availability: April 24

Re/Code:
"Of the half-dozen smartwatches I've tested in recent years, I've had the best experience with Apple Watch. If you're an iPhone power user and you're intrigued by the promises of wearable technology, you'll like it, too. But that doesn't mean Apple Watch is for everyone." -- Lauren Goode [Full review]

The Wall Street Journal:

"For now, the Apple Watch is for pioneers. I won't pay the $1,000 it would cost for the model I tested, only to see a significant improvement roll in before too long. But I plan to pay $400 for the 42mm Sport version once it's on sale. That's worth paying for a front-row seat for what's next in tech." -- Geoffrey Fowler [Full review]

The Verge:

"There's no question that the Apple Watch is the most capable smartwatch available today. It is one of the most ambitious products I've ever seen; it wants to do and change so much about how we interact with technology. But that ambition robs it of focus: it can do tiny bits of everything, instead of a few things extraordinarily well. For all of its technological marvel, the Apple Watch is still a smartwatch, and it's not clear that anyone's yet figured out what smartwatches are actually for." -- Nilay Patel [Full review]

 

The New York Times:

"The Apple Watch is far from perfect, and, starting at $350 and going all the way up to $17,000, it isn't cheap. Though it looks quite smart, with a selection of stylish leather and metallic bands that make for a sharp departure from most wearable devices, the Apple Watch works like a first-generation device, with all the limitations and flaws you'd expect of brand-new technology." -- Farhad Manjoo [Full review]

 

Bloomberg:

"So Apple has succeeded in its first big task with its watch. It made something that lives up to the company's reputation as an innovator and raised the bar for a whole new class of devices. Its second task--making me feel that I need this thing on my wrist every day--well, I'm not quite sure it's there yet. It's still another screen, another distraction, another way to disconnect, as much as it is the opposite. The Apple Watch is cool, it's beautiful, it's powerful, and it's easy to use. But it's not essential. Not yet." -- Joshua Topolsky [Full review]