You don't need a smartwatch. And if you think you do, paying more than a couple of hundred dollars feels pretty hard to swallow. The Apple Watch is in Year Three now, and there are three choices: the fancy Apple Watch Series 3 that's also a phone, the Series 3 without cellular, and the entry-level...

Costs less than Apple Watch Series 3; Has Apple Pay, heart rate functions, and runs all the same apps; Similar design and uses same bands, too

Lacks swim-ready water resistance and onboard GPS found in Series 3 models; Only comes in aluminum; Doesn't have the Wi-Fi music streaming and Radio app of Series 3 models

I definitely enjoyed my time with the Apple Watch, but I still don't think it's a replacement for my trusty old Timex. After all, the $699 model of the watch I reviewed is the same version I would want to buy, and I just can't see myself spending that much for what is essentially a very cool iPhone...

Attractive design; Secure, comfortable fit; Plenty of third-party apps

Expensive; Average battery life; Little functionality without connected iPhone

So how has our experience with the Apple Watch been so far Well, it hasn't been too different then with any other smartwatch. You get notifications, it allows you to keep your watch in your pocket, unless it's something important, it's more discreet, you get a gentle tap on the wrist, unlike a...

Lovely design; Pressure-Sensitive display; Taptic Engine; Apple Pay; A large array of sensors

Low battery life; Expensive; Slow at times; A rather steep learning curve; Some features are less intuitive

Interestingly, when people saw us with the watch, they would exclaim, "Oh, you got the watch!" Not the Apple Watch, the iWatch, or some other variation, just "the watch." Then, nine times out of ten, people would follow up with the question, "what do you find useful about it

New; intuitive technologies for interaction; Hardware design with great band options; Notifications and good built-in apps; Apple Pay integration

Sluggish third party apps; Clunky Apple Watch iPhone app; Passbook not as useful as on iPhone; Siri needs improvement; audio feedback; No third party clock faces; Apple Watch

At this point, it is clear that virtually all of the major mobile device manufacturers are laser focused on the wearables market. While one could argue that the war for the wrist began a couple of years ago, most of the smartwatches that have shipped thus far have served only a small niche.

Eye-catching; high-quality design; Works seamlessly with iPhone; Enables you to stop looking at your phone so much; Great third-party app support thus far

Fitness sensors are only tuned for cardio; Not waterproof; No charging stand included; Modest battery life

We're expecting there to be a decent accessory market for Apple Watch. As previously mentioned, we think most Apple Watch users will want to look into getting a stand at the very least. Various types of screen and body protectors have already been announced, as well.

Very nice overall design that's easy and enjoyable to wear; Customizable look and software; Ambitious; Bright, vibrant screen; Often makes notifications (and subsequent responses) quicker and easier; Message dictation is very accurate.

Limited nature compared to iOS devices will make device feel like unnecessary toy to some; Users might find price too high when compared to other wearables; Requires Bluetooth connection to iPhone for most features.

The Apple Watch is the best smartwatch we've used, and the first that feels friendly and has character. Watch OS 2.0 adds needed app and Siri abilities.

Unique communication methods make it special; Attractive design in multiple sizes; Notification taps are subtle; Setup is a breeze; Watch OS 2.0 fixes some app problems

Third-party apps crash; Software has a learning curve; One-day battery life

The Apple Watch is a versatile smartwatch with a great display, rich array of features and strong app selection, and the watchOS 2 update adds lots of enhancements.

Highly customizable design with easy-to-change bands; Native apps with watchOS 2; Beautiful display; Good use of haptics for notifications; directions; Seamless Apple Pay integration; Can make voice calls

Takes time to learn interface; Time isn't always displayed; Can be sluggish to update apps; No GPS

It's hard to justify purchasing an Apple Watch, considering how redundant a device it really is. In most cases, the Watch costs more than the iPhone is it designed to complement. Imagine paying more for a full-featured remote control than your actual TV.

The Apple Watch is a hi-tech gadget , It's like having a iPhone and iPad on your wrist . The one draw.back is the watch is designed to work with the iPhone ....... but it can operate without being paired with a iPhone ...but its operation is limited .