I love my Apple Watch! It's an unnecessary gadget but I love it. In addition to telling the time I use it to track my steps, my exercise/runs and calendar reminders. I use Apple Pay to buy things when I've forgotten my purse/cash, very handy to just fob onto the underground/tube.
Equipped with a noticeably faster dual-core S2 processor, its own standalone GPS radio, and now with a waterproof design, the Apple Watch Series 2 is a worthwhile and fantastic upgrade from the first-generation model. It's also a great jumping on point for new buyers.
So, do you need the new Apple Watch Probably not. If you get one will it transform how you interact with your tech and make you less reliant on whipping your phone out every 45 seconds Absolutely.
It's now fully waterproof; GPS means phone-free runs; Battery life given a serious boost
Slightly fatter; Some straps are overpriced; We still want a round one
In many industries, but especially in technology, there's a common wisdom about waiting for the second or third iteration of a product before purchasing it. This is based on the idea that the first version of a product will often be the most flawed or compromised - a product still trying to find its...
The Apple Watch 2 is an improvement on the original Watch in a number of ways, and all of them useful. The extended battery life, the GPS abilities and the water-resistance now make this a compelling smartwatch, though the follow up Series 3 is the device that really convinced us it has a purpose.
Water-resistant; GPS onboard; Two day battery life
Expensive; Lack of useful apps; Fitness could be more comprehensive
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