Jun 10, 2016 04:37 PM
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All the time people ask me if they need the Apple Watch.
Short answer: I say no -- wait for the inevitable sequel.
Longer answer: I say that, in a lot of different ways, the Apple Watch can do things for me that I like. That it represents a taste of a future we're all rapidly heading toward.
I've used the Apple Watch off and on for the last year, mostly on. And it's become one of my favorite smartwatches. But since its April 2015 release, three things have happened. Apple has released a few round of software updates; a lot of competing smartwatches and watch-like fitness trackers have been released; and -- most importantly -- Apple dropped the price of the entry-level Sport model. As of this March, the 38mm model now starts at $299, (£259, AU$429), and the 42mm one starts at $349 (£299, AU$499).
With those changes in mind, should you get one? Or should you wait?
I'd lean towards waiting. If you can find a deal on one and are curious (and, have an iPhone), maybe get one. But my year-old thoughts on the Apple Watch largely stand: I think it's more of a toy than a tool.
