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Apple will likely unveil the Apple Watch Pro during its iPhone 14 event tomorrow. This week, leaked third-party cases brought the best look yet at what to expect from this model as rumors suggested Apple will make it the largest Apple Watch announced so far. Now, graphic designer Ian Zelbo and UI/UX designer Parker Ortolani […]

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Is Apple finally going to kill Garmin?- Grapevine

So I saw a lot of post of people owning Apple watch bt what do u guys think about Garmin?

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Apple devices are often aspirational, and have a history of being perceived as being over-priced and over-rated products, that people only buy for flexing.

I don’t feel this way about the baseline iPhones and MacBooks - the later being the best no-nonsense personal computing device for the average person, imho.

But even after several years of them being around, I can’t see the value in paying 40-45k for an Apple Watch. (The Ultra line is different concern altogether, but also isn’t targeted at everyday users.)
It does a very limited set of things, and has an abysmal battery life.
Even the interacting is clunky and tedious.

Sure there are fun gimmicks like walkie-talkie and fitness ring leaderboards. But it doesn’t really justify the price.

A Fitbit Charge or Inspire can do good fitness+sleep tracking and basic phone+app alerts for a third of the price, or lesser.

And if you’re not big on fitness, other manufacturers have decent enough smartwatches to keep you entertained.

Even so, I’m seeing almost everyone around me getting Apple Watches lately. And I don’t get why.

Would like to hear from present/past owners of Apple Watches about their experiences. Is it a worthwhile purchase?

Hot Take: Apple Watch is highly over-rated and over-priced

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My main aim w it is to track my workouts/sport sessions (incl. swimming) and step count. Which one would be the best?

Which Wearable to buy?

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Apple & Google tying up to use Gemini for AI in iOS. Big win for Google if this happens.!

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Apple Inc. has teams investigating a push into personal robotics, a field with the potential to become one of the company’s ever-shifting “next big things,” according to people familiar with the situation.

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Which smart watch is best to buy?

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Apple Maps product is overtaking Google Maps in the US

Please suggest something other than Apple watch and Galaxy watch. I'm not interested in having a smart watch. I just want to track my fitness metrics (HR, sleep metrics, stress etc). Any reliable band you can suggest? Something you have or heard about.

What fitness tracker band do you have?

Software Engineer

Suggest the Most useful Gadget you own
  Apart from Mobile / Laptop / Tablets.

Must Have Gadgets

Work:  
 1. External monitor 
 2. Airpods Pro 
 3. Ikea height adjustable table 
 4. Featherlite Amaze chair 
 5. 250mbps Internet connection 
 6. Macbook chargers for phones. Long wired helps us use phones on bed, etc 
  
 Home: 
 1. LG washing machine with dryer – ensures from machine directly we can put clothes back into cupboard without having to dry! 
 2. Double door large fridge – two of us, but we have a larger high-quality fridge; it helps us cook and store for 2-3 days at a time 
 3. 32Ltr Microwave with grill option – wife bakes on the weekends  
 4. Air Purifier 
 5. In-house CCTV - wifi controlled + 360 moveable; helps us keep an eye on our pets 
 6. Verna – petrol manual transmission with good Bluetooth audio system + navigation. Both of us are petrolheads. Helps us travel anywhere across the country with a lot of luggage. 
  
 Upcoming purchases: 
 1. Dyson vacuum with pet grooming accessory  
 2. Airfryer 
 3. Glasstop induction stove + utensils upgrade – never have to worry about gas connection etc 
 4. Dashcam

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Analytics Manager

- Apple announced on Wednesday that Apple Maps is now available on the web via a public beta, accessible directly from your browser.
- The launch puts Apple Maps in direct competition with Google Maps, which has long dominated the web mapping space.
- The web version of Apple Maps is currently available in English and works on Safari and Chrome on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge on Windows PCs.
- Apple plans to add support for more languages, browsers, and platforms, along with additional features like the 360-degree panoramic 'Look Around' view.
- Developers can link to Apple Maps on the web, allowing users to get driving directions and detailed place information, expanding Apple Maps' reach 12 years after its initial iPhone launch. 

 Source: Techcrunch

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