Showing posts with label Apple. Show all posts
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Monday, January 23, 2017

Apple sued Qualcomm for $ 1 billion

Apple filed a new lawsuit, which accused Qualcomm, that make the company pay for patents that are not used by its popular products. Apple wants to sue Qualcomm and according to official data requires Qualcomm royalties “no reason” for features that Apple introduced in their devices. In this case for innovation as TouchID, sophisticated cameras and displays in the iPhone and iPad, forward NSmartphone.

WHY DOES APPLE WANT TO SUE QUALCOMM FOR $ 1 BILLION?

Why does Apple wants to sue Qualcomm for $ 1 billion: in Unpaid Royalty Rebates
Calculations of Apple’s lawyers indicate that the company is forced to pay “at least” five times higher fees than any other brand using Qualcomm’s technology combined. Apple wants to obtain financial compensation in the amount of $ 1 billion., Because of unfair practices used to it the largest manufacturer of mobile processors. The information appears only days after Qualcomm was accused of unfair competition in the smartphone market.
From the Qualcomm issued a statement rejecting the accusations of Apple. The company claims that their partner misreads agreements. In parallel, Qualcomm believes that Apple deliberately uses a large team of lawyers and regulators in different countries to attack their business. We shall see what decision will take the court in this case. If Qualcomm, in turn, brings such a case it could become the next big conflict in the technology industry.
Source: Theverge


Title: Apple sued Qualcomm for $ 1 billion
Updated: 2017-01-23
Author: Dan Green

Smartphones with OLED displays are more popular than those with LCD panels up to 2019

Displays with OLED technology are becoming more popular in the industry because of its many advantages compared to conventional LCD panels. Analysts Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) predict that more and more smartphone market will use the OLED display and only after two years they will sell more than devices with TFT-LCD displays. The smartphones OLED displays popular LCD panels 2019 and this trend will cause the leading manufacturers to significantly increase the capacity of its facilities to meet the high demand.

SMARTPHONES OLED DISPLAYS POPULAR LCD PANELS 2019

The data revealed that in 2016. They manufactured 7.5 million. square meters OLED display, but this figure will reach 40.4 million square meters in the next five years. According to information the annual growth of the panels with this technology will be around 52 percent for the period mentioned above. Samsung and LG will also continue to be leaders in the manufacture of OLED displays worldwide. Over the past 12 months, both companies reported a 92 percent share of total sales of panels with technology.
Smartphones OLED displays popular LCD panels 2019
Their supplies will increase from 389 mln. In 2016. to an impressive 134 billion over 2021g. Curiously, 99% of them will be used by smartphones, and 1% will be smart watches and gadgets that support virtual reality. Future iPhone models will also use OLED technology and according to figures, Apple will account for 20-35% of global supply of such displays by the end of this year.


Title: Smartphones with OLED displays are more popular than those with LCD panels up to 2019
Updated: 2017-01-21
Author: Dan Green

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Qualcomm sued for unfair competition in the smartphone market

Qualcomm is a leading name in the mobile industry, processors the company supplied most high-end smartphones on the market. The popular producer, however, was at the center of a new lawsuit, which was filed by the Federal Trade Commission in the US. The reasoning behind it is that Qualcomm sued unfair competition smartphone market used unfair tactics to profit at the expense of its competitors in the smartphone market, reported Nsmartphone.

WHY QUALCOMM SUED UNFAIR COMPETITION SMARTPHONE MARKET?

The specific cause of the case is the agreement between Qualcomm and Apple from 2011. According to the parameters of the agreement the company became the exclusive supplier of some of the hardware components in smartphones from Apple. In return, Apple has the privilege to pay fewer license fees for patents of Qualcomm. Representatives of the Federal Trade Commission believe that this agreement harms competition because it allows another company to supply similar chips for the iPhone.
Why Qualcomm sued unfair competition smartphone market?
The deal is beneficial to both sides because thanks to her Apple can produce their smartphones at a much lower price. According to the indictment, these acts violate the laws of the company and affect negatively on competition in the industry. It will be interesting to see what will be the final decision of the court on this interesting case. If Qualcomm is guilty probably will have to pay substantial financial compensation.


Title: Qualcomm sued for unfair competition in the smartphone market
Updated: 2017-01-19
Author: Dan Green

Friday, December 30, 2016

Top 6 laptops with the best aspect ratio and frame size

Everyone wants to have the laptop screen was larger, and the laptop itself while remaining compact and lightweight. Increasing the screen size by reducing the scope just helps to reduce the size of a laptop area, and even more – so a 13-inch laptop with a narrow framework fits perfectly to the body the usual 12-inch device. Nsmartphone decided to evaluate by calculation, in any modern Top 6 laptops frame around the screen is really very narrow.
We decided not to reinvent the wheel again and again calculated for the top models of the ratio of the display area to the area of the Top 6 laptops on the same principle, which had already calculated the figure for smartphones. Besides laptops themselves more square, meaning that our calculations in this case closest to reality.

APPLE MACBOOK PRO 15″

Top 6 laptops with the best aspect ratio and frame size
Both the updated MacBook Pro included in our Top 6 laptops, and 15-inch version soon appeared in the first place – its screen takes 81.8% of the area of the entire surface of the laptop, and this is not the only advantage of the laptop. The screen is 15.4 “in the updated version made even brighter, more contrasting, it became more colors. But the most interesting innovation, in our opinion – a Touch Bar, the touch panel in place of the upper keyboard row, which is very useful in some scenarios, the use of a laptop. The panel helps the cause of Siri, rewind the video and to perform a number of manipulations for which previously had to carry a mouse around the screen. Given the already convenient trackpad, which was twice as much, then the mouse does not need. The user can choose the configuration of the Touch Bar with or without it.
The design of the new MacBook Pro is perfect – laptops to get even thinner (15.5 mm) and light (1.83 kg). Inside, the most productive laptop Apple -4-core Intel Core i7 processor with a clock speed of 2.6 / 2.7 / 2.9 GHz, 16 GB of RAM and SSD-drive capacity of 256 GB to 2 TB.
The main thing that disturbs the majority of users of both versions of the MacBook Pro – the absence of the usual ports. The 15-inch model is equipped with four ports Thunderbolt 3 with a capacity of 40 Gbit / s and is fully compatible with USB Type-C. In addition to the laptop just have to buy adapters, preferably with a complete set of inputs and outputs. By the way, now the wire USB-C at the end of the MagSafe there, and how many laptops will be killed because of not time the power cord – is anyone’s guess. On the other hand, the autonomy of more than 9 hours allows you to charge the device once a day.

DELL XPS 13

Top 6 laptops with the best aspect ratio and frame size
“The smallest notebook in the world with a unique, virtually frameless display InfinityEdge” – so to position the model Dell XPS 13, which is updated every year. This is undoubtedly a good laptop and a permanent participant in all collections, the most compact laptops, but also last year’s model did not pass in our top 6 for dimensions. But the new version (model 9360) by decreasing the body width up to 200 mm at once fell to the second place of the hit parade – the screen surface she occupies 80.2% of the front panel. Due to the narrow framework (by 5.2 mm) laptop with a 13.3-inch display fit into the case of the 12-inch conventional laptop. And if you compare the size of a 13-inch MacBook Air, as does the manufacturer, the Dell XPS 13 has turned out really less.
The laptop is also very thin – the thickness ranging from 9 mm at the thinnest point to 15 mm. Dell XPS 13 – a good solution for travel: with them you will have a full-fledged laptop weighing 1.18 kg (1.27 kg for models with touchscreen), so even with autonomy for more than 11 hours.
To display no complaints with a resolution 3200h1800 pixels, clear and brilliant, he was a good, in addition to the older version of the touch screen. Any modification and without touch screen with Full-HD resolution. The front panel with the side of the screen is covered with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass, and in combination with the narrow limits of minimalist design and looks beautiful it bluntly. “Under the hood” of the novelty – the processors of the 7th generation of Intel Core i5-7200U and i7-7500U and 8 or 16 GB of RAM. HDMI and VGA output at the laptop there, but there are two USB 3.0 and connector Thunderbolt 3. From unusual – the location of the camera on the left below the display.

APPLE MACBOOK PRO 13″

Top 6 laptops with the best aspect ratio and frame size
Updated MacBook Pro with the display of 13.3 “was also in our selection, but on the third place. We will not list all the features of the model – they are already mentioned above. According to its size 13-inch model is only slightly more than MacBook Air 13 “: 14.9 mm thickness and 1.37 kg weight – along with 10 hours of battery life this is an excellent application for portability.
The model is equipped, depending on the configuration of two or four ports Thunderbolt 3, inside 2-core Intel Core i5 / i7 processor with a clock frequency of 2 to 3.3 GHz and 8-16 GB of RAM.

APPLE MACBOOK

Top 6 laptops with the best aspect ratio and frame size
So, it turned out that exactly half of our Top 6 laptops take Apple products. Released this year, “simply» MacBook has an aspect ratio of the screen size and the housing area of 75.8%. MacBook does not become thinner than its predecessor, has not received the new ports and to keep the same screen -. Retina 12 “with a resolution of 2304h1400 pix, added only new color Rose Gold shell. However, the laptop got Intel processor generation Skylake and faster flash drive: Speed increased by about 15-20%, and to work with large files has become more comfortable.
The device weighing less than 1 kg, you can carry around all the time, and it will then be a full-fledged assistant – that contribute to a good autonomy (more than the 1 hour), passive cooling components, complete OS. However, the thin body does not include a large number of connectors – on everything about everything, including charging, there are only one USB Type-C and a 3.5mm mini jack, and users need to resent the adapter again. Today it is the lightest and the thinnest Apple notebook, but that actually have to carry around with the MacBook 12-inch, we have already told in his review.

MICROSOFT SURFACE BOOK

Top 6 laptops with the best aspect ratio and frame size
It seems that Microsoft came to the conclusion that the tablet Surface can not replace a laptop for one hundred percent, and decided to release a full-fledged laptop, the MacBook Pro as a competitor. However, on our hit parade, Surface Book is on the 4th place is its screen occupies 74.9% of the housing.
The most noticeable feature of the Surface Book – is the ability to tilt the screen up to an angle of 180 ° and precisely adjust the angle of inclination, this loop has a notch hinge. In addition, the notebook is classified as “Transformers” – the screen is “detachable” from the docking station with a keyboard and turns into a tablet. For these features Surface Book pays a wide gap that is formed between the screen and the keyboard when closed – there is great accumulated dust.
A few words about the compactness of which is worth mentioning. Thickness Block screen – 7.7 mm, the entire notebook – from 13 to 22.8 mm, the full weight of the device is 1,516 kg, the body is made not of aluminum but of a lightweight magnesium alloy. Mode video playback Microsoft promises up to 12 hours.
13.5-inch screen might initially seem too high – Microsoft chose for him the aspect ratio of 3: 2instead of the more familiar to us 16: 9 or 16:10. In other words, when watching movies on it, be ready for the black bars on top and bottom, but it will be more convenient to work on the order of the documents. In terms of the choice of wide configurations: in the stuffing used Intel Core i5 and i7 processors of the sixth generation, 8 or 16 GB of RAM and SSD capacity of 128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB. With ports of the situation, it is better than Apple – there is an SD card slot, port Surface Connect, 2xUSB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort and a headphone jack, located separately on the screen unit. The notebook comes with a stylus silver Surface Pen, which can be fixed on the screen thanks to a magnet.

XIAOMI MI NOTEBOOK AIR

Top 6 laptops with the best aspect ratio and frame size
How would Apple Xiaomi nor inspired ideas, the Chinese 13-inch model was only in the last place in our top 6? The boxes around the screen are really thin, the company notes that the display occupies 80.1% of the area of the closed notebook, according to our calculations, the same screen with the specified dimensions is obtained just 74.3% – to a record should be a little more to try. Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air was very concise in terms of design, but stylish – aluminum, safety glass on the screen, the same thin frame. The notebook uses Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM DDR4 standard, set the drive to 256 GB and the possibility of installation of a second SSD. The result is a good workhorse that will cope with everyday tasks, especially if you do not have the extra couple of hundred thousand.
Other parameters also give quite a decent Top 6 laptops – the screen used in the IPS-matrix of 1920×1080 pixels, the battery holds a charge up to 9.5 hours in a mixed mode, the large touchpad with multitouch support, a comfortable backlit keyboard, pre-installed Windows 10. Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air more. bulky in size, then the prototype, although its weight is only 1.28 kg. But the ends do not fit only USB Type-C for charging, but the two USB 3.0 ports and HDMI-out.

Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent to sue Apple for stealing 32 patent

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Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent to sue Apple for stealing 32 patent

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The lawsuit was filed in Germany and the US, and it is a povećoj lawsuit in which Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent claim that Apple illegally used as many as 32 patents that are owned by the Finnish company.
It seems that a big comeback in the world of Nokia smartphones will not only be recognized by the new smartphones that are expected in 2017, but after some major complaints. One of them is the legal battle, Nokia, and Alcatel-Lucent, which have joined forces and who are suing rival Apple for unauthorized use of their 32 patents.
Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent to sue Apple for stealing 32 patent
In particular, it is about several patents in the field of high technology and related to the display, user interface, software, antenna, chipset, video encoding, and many others. In America, the action is at the state court in Texas, while about one in Germany so far no details.
This is not the first time that Nokia and Apple’s legal disputes. Great are legal battle led by 2009-2011. years, after which they mutually agreed in favor of Nokia then received damages of several hundred million euros. Well, it seems that a new legal battle flaring up.
Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent to sue Apple for stealing 32 patent
Why Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent? For those who have not heard, Nokia has a few months ago the owner of a French company that was bought for 15.6 million euros in shares. Although Nokia initially supposed to buy the only part that deals with wireless networks, eventually acquired the entire Alcatel-Lucent company. The joint company is now called Nokia Corporation and is the second largest producer of mobile equipment in the world, with an estimated market share of about 35%, just behind Sweden’s Ericsson, which is leading with 40% market share (source: Forbes).

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

All iPhone 8 models will use curved OLED display

iPhone 8 will have several versions, at least one of them will have OLED panel, which will be curved. This source says of The Korea Herald, which is Samsung Display.

It is this company will produce the bulk of OLED orders of Apple’s iPhone 8. The source claims that will be produced between 70 million. 100 million OLED displays. They will be the more flexible version P-OLED, which is manufactured from plastic instead of glass.

The all iPhone 8 models will use curved OLED display
Samsung uses the same type displays on their phones Series Edge. According to the source the newspaper, iPhone 8 can use new technology to sense of touch, which can react regardless of which country the user touches the hull. He is not sure Apple will decide to use this technology, but it can give new opportunities to manage your phone and interactive features. Apple wants to make the iPhone 8 the most innovative and best smartphone ever, because it will be the 10th anniversary of the model.

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Apple confirmed that develop their own self-governing car

For quite some time speculating on the idea that Apple is developing its own Apple self-driving cars. Thus, the company hopes to position itself as a serious competitor to brands like Tesla, Uber, and Google. Apple’s arguably entry in this niche market is the quite interesting decision. The tech giant sent a letter to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which practically confirms plans to present its own autonomous car, inform PhoneArena.
The Text the message revealed that Apple is thrilled to be developing automated systems in various fields, including transport. The company believes that their contribution would bring many social and economic benefits in market self-cars. To make this project a reality by Apple might use sophisticated algorithms, machine learning. This is the first time the company publicly revealed its plans to become a factor in this niche market.
Apple confirmed that develop their own Apple self-driving cars
Initially, the company will focus entirely on developing software for autonomous cars. The reason is that needs time to negotiate appropriate arrangements with hardware partners to be able to build your own car. Apple’s entry into this segment is a sure guarantee that we expect a lot of interesting innovations. In conclusion, we note that this will be another niche which will unfold competition between Google and Apple.

Fitbit buy Pebble business for $ 40 million

Fitbit is a manufacturer that is known for its affordable fitness trackers. The company plans to expand its business and to  become a more influential name in the market for smart watches. Fitbit interested in buying Pebble. Why new Fitbit buy Pebble business? According to unconfirmed information, the price of this deal will be between 34 million and 40 million dollars. The acquisition will most likely end brand Pebble. The main reason for the company’s desire to sell their business Fitbit has financial problems.

FITBIT BUY PEBBLE BUSINESS

The latest report from IDC shows that smart watches have reported 52% fewer sales on an annual basis in the third quarter of 2016, Inform VentureBeat. Pebble face fierce competition from leading technology companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG, Motorola, Asus and others. Just a few months Pebble fired 15% of its staff in an attempt to improve their financial condition. Perhaps you do not know, but it introduced its first smartwatch for two years before Apple to launch its first model in this market niche.
Fitbit buy Pebble business for 40 million dollars: watches' market downturn
A curious fact is that Pebble has already received at least two offers to acquire other companies. In the summer of last year, they rejected a proposal from Citizen worth 740 mln., Which is almost 20 times the lower value of the deal with Fitbit. At the beginning of 2016 . Intel made an offer to buy the company in the amount of 70 million . All of these data in the best way demonstrate how reduced market capitalization Pebble in recent months.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Review Apple Watch Nike +: run, swim, buy

The model Apple Watch Nike Plus review is a kind of branded Apple Watch Series 2 and has all the characteristic features of the second series. Additionally, Nike + provides the user with proprietary software from Nike and a special kind of straps. Not very much, in general, so it can be considered that the text of the review, in fact, Apple Watch Series 2.
In fact, the naming of Apple smart watch can confuse anyone. See – at first were Apple’s Watch. The next step – Apple Watch Series 1. In fact, it is the same Apple Watch the first generation, but with a more nimble processor. Next, come the Apple Watch Series 2 – this is a completely new model with GPS and waterproof (discussed in detail in the text). Apple Watch Nike Plus review – model, released simultaneously with the Apple Watch Series 2 and is, in fact, a cosmetic modification of the second generation hours (Series 1 to the second generation do not apply).

APPEARANCE

Apple Watch Nike Plus Review - Peculiar smartwatches from Apple & Nike
We can not say that the Apple Watch the second generation somehow changed dramatically. Moreover, Apple has long taken the trend is not in the hardware, and software and services. As for design, the company has always paid great importance to, and therefore do not produce “one-day” design that tomorrow need to change to a completely different. Therefore, Apple Watch Nike Plus review products often appear the same in different generations (and what’s the difference?). So, Apple Watch Series 2 as a whole look exactly the same as the first version and one Series (improved first version).

WATCH APPLE WATCH NIKE + AND IPHONE 7 PLUS

Is that a model Apple Watch Nike Plus review, came to us for testing, still looks a little different. Firstly, it has a matte finish, dark-colored asphalt. In our view, this decision looks very “expensive” and is a great “brutal-male” response to gold and rose-gold case.

MATT BODY LOOKS AMAZING

Apple Watch Nike Plus Review - Peculiar smartwatches from Apple & Nike
Secondly, the model strap Apple Watch Nike Plus review also special, multi-perforated (which reduces fogging wrist). This strap can not be bought separately – exclusive.
The rest – it’s the same Apple Watch, and even straps on older versions of similar size (38 or 42 mm) are suitable. We checked.

FUNCTIONALITY

Major changes in the Apple Watch is not outside, but inside. In addition to higher performance processor can be found here GPS-receiver and waterproof casing. Let us examine each point in more detail.
Processor. Here it should be noted that the ideal smoothness at Apple Watch, unfortunately, it is not. More precisely, the smoothness is strongly dependent on the used applications and features. We are, for example, a little upset that when you select a different dial clock does not always respond to the gesture (swipe). Either reaction is delayed.
GPS. The main reason for adding GPS Watch – give the user the ability to measure their activity away from the smartphone. This is especially true for the model Nike +, containing special software for runners software (we’ll talk about it). Run with your phone in your pocket, you will agree, it is inconvenient. And swim – even more so.
Water resistant. Speaking of swimming. Yes, Apple Watch can now swim. Unlike most manufacturers, who claim water resistance rather as a marketing piece, at the same time are strongly advised not to drive with the clock (we mean the smart watch) into the water, Apple says plainly: conducted multiple tests for swimmers to watch learned to determine how much and how you sailed.
Apple Watch Nike Plus Review - Peculiar smartwatches from Apple & Nike
Especially for swimmers, engineers have come up with a system that allows not to get wet in speaker and microphone. Its essence is that the speaker and microphone are protected by a membrane which, firstly, does not pass water, and secondly is able to vibrate, pushing water from the body openings. So, it does not hurt the appearance of hours, and the functionality of the speaker and the microphone is preserved. Although it seemed to us that the speaker began, maybe a little quieter. Little bit.
But the most important thing is that with the advent of all of the functions of the zoo did not deteriorate autonomy, rather the opposite. True the supplied charging cable is now two times shorter.
In addition to the appearance and straps, version Apple Watch Series 2 Nike + different pre-installed software. This includes as a special deal with the trademark Nike print, and application for runners.
The latter is a kind of social and motivational service. You run, trying to post the results of its run, you can see the results of other runners that motivate you. Also, the application periodically tells something like “let’s run” or “it is necessary to warm up.”
However, if you do not like to run, the application does you will not interfere, even reminders. Why then need a watch is version Nike +? We just think that they are very cool look, and not just an exclusive strap (which is also practical), but also the mat body. By matt iPhone 7 Plus is ideal (see. Photo at the beginning of the article).

APPLE PAY

We did not write a separate article about Apple Pay, however, tell you about it still stands. First of all, we did not expect that Apple really so soon launch its service of payments in Russia – immediately remove all hats edited. But most importantly, Apple Watch – the most convenient way to use Apple Pay, much more convenient iPhone itself.
What do you need to work with Apple Pay? First of all, the bank card supported by the service. In Europe, from November 15, supported not only MasterCard cards but And VISA. As for the banks – their number is constantly growing, the details you can visit the website of the bank or on the Apple official European website. Then you need to go to the Wallet application on the iPhone and add the card (just take a picture of yourself holding an iPhone and then enter the secret code of three digits). The app will also offer to use it and to pay for using the Apple Watch – should agree.
Apple Watch Nike Plus Review - Peculiar smartwatches from Apple & Nike
After that, everything is pretty simple. When we need to pay for the purchase, and the store has a terminal supporting contactless payments Pay Pass (or explicitly written that supported Apple Pay), twice is enough to press the wide button to the right end of the Apple Watch Nike Plus review – watch will automatically switch to Apple mode Pay and if we added only one card, it will automatically be active. If you add multiple cards have here on the screen, select the desired or leave the one that was the default.
Now the hardest thing – it is necessary to briefly lean against the clock screen to the terminal screen. We say “most difficult” because according to the provisions of the payment terminal and the configuration it can be a pretty handy, and not so. Sometimes you have to “turn out” hand.
However, the advantage of paying for hours that you can never get anything – any wallet, no phone, and clock, and so on hand. Double-clicking on the button, leaned against the clock to the terminal – and payment was done. You can leave the wallet at home. And even if you lose your iPhone or hours, or you get robbed, an attacker can not use your money. Apple Watch is blocked immediately after losing contact with the body, and they can unlock any iPhone with any code. Sam iPhone at the same time also has to first unlock – or code, or by applying a fingerprint.

IN TOTAL

Apple Watch Series 2 – logical development of the first generation, clearly proving that Apple has chosen the right strategy for its smart watch. It’s proven and sales: almost all later entered the market, Apple smart watches out there has managed to become the leader by a wide margin. Incidentally, something similar happened with the first iPhone.
The second generation of Apple Watch has got almost everything that was lacking the first: GPS, waterproof, more nimble processor. Unfortunately, the thickness is not reduced hours – this upgrade also arises. Hopefully, the thickness of the Apple Watch the 3 of us appreciates more.
Also, once again, we note that Apple Watch Nike Plus review – the best way to use Apple Pay, which, in turn, is by far the most convenient way to make payments.

Friday, November 18, 2016

Overview Apple Watch 2: HLS for geeks

Coaching – it boring. However, there are people who find in them their charm, motivating ourselves with the result. For example, my younger sister – she’s great at it. But I’m not like that. My depressing routine. I need entertainment, the game. And, as it turns out, any routine activity, including sports, can be turned into a game if you use this gadget. I will talk about their experiences with this multiple device of different types and kinds and will start with smart watches unimprovable Apple Watch 2 review.
Immediately, I note that the first Watch, Apple’s, which I have visited in the last year, did not make any impression, precisely because they are very conditionally suited for fitness and conceded virtually any smart sports watch. They can be used except for very very natural training. That’s is the reason why Apple’s shied away from any association with the fitness tracker as from the plague.
The unimprovable Apple Watch 2 Review - HLS for geeks
What has changed now? Firstly, there was moisture protection to a depth of 50 m. A significant part of my training program falls on the pool. It allows you to keep muscle tone, relaxes them after training in the gym and refreshing cool head at the end of the day, and this is important. Against the background of stress is easiest to come home after midnight and the empty fridge. And now all dropped so hard kilos greeting waving your hand.
Unfortunately, in contrast to such devices as smart watches Garmin or the Suunto, the unimprovable Apple Watch 2 review in very specific moisture protection. It must be activated each time, choosing navigation mode. Upon completion of the training device, funny blows acoustic blow the speaker grille, getting rid of the water. The point is that if this mode is not enabled, the clock will still not be particularly afraid of the water – can be easy enough to take a shower in them, but to dive, I would still not recommend it. The trouble is that it is necessary each time to think, naturally, annoying. The advantages include the fact that the device is not afraid of sweat and salt water. We just do not forget to rinse it under water after swimming or exercise. Otherwise, the white patches may appear on the surface.
And now about the straps. For Apple Watch released their infinite number, and most of them will not suffer from the water. But it is important to understand that the wear on the hand braided synthetic strap wet – even quite dubious pleasure in the summer, and even in the winter, and even more so. So that only the plastic, only hardcore. Not a very nice and elegant? What can you do!
In addition to the pool still, has cardio and weight load. What can the unimprovable Apple Watch 2 review be useful here?
The unimprovable Apple Watch 2 Review - HLS for geeks
Another important innovation – there was a stand-alone GPS module. Why is it important? Yes, because that’s when Apple Watch steel suitable for outdoor activities: running, biking, skiing, and generally anything. You can play sports, build routes, share them with your friends, compete, to publish the achievements in social networks. You, like me, irritate publications like “today, I ran 725 kilometers?” Let it be so. But they are incredibly motivated athletes, as the answer, not only to themselves but also to all their friends and acquaintances that at each meeting will not fail to ask about the achievements in the field of the healthy lifestyle. It is difficult to even tell you how to feel ashamed if given the slack.
No less important innovation – Apple Watch Series 2 is now considered any type of exercise, rather than narrow the list. Hours fix calorie consumption and exercise efficiency by analyzing parameters such as heart rate data and accelerometer.
The heart rate monitor – it is generally the most important thing. Whether you have a little evil pulse as a citizen Koreiko, or big and optimistic, like me, you still need to control them. As my coach from World Class at the first training session, our main task – not to kill you. He almost succeeded. Nearly. Um, the second training session I had with another coach.
The unimprovable Apple Watch 2 Review - HLS for geeks
Some smart watch to measure the pulse itself, quite a few, like the Garmin Vivoactive the HR , which I will discuss in the next article, make it even during workouts in the pool. And it’s pretty cool. But the measurement of the pulse in the first Apple Watch I was not impressed: errors were too large, and 20 beats per minute – this is what separates effective training from not very effective, or, conversely, from the overly effective. For example, it is necessary to hold the pulse in the range from 120 to 130 beats per minute during the workout to provide the most efficient burning of fat. The accuracy of 20 beats per minute can lead to the fact that in reality will pulse 150 beats per minute. To the untrained organism is very much, and his long stay in this range can cause significant blood pressure increase. And I do with my weight is not necessary. The option is using is not inspired me chest sensor – is too difficult.
During training, it is important to continuously measure the pulse, including while driving, as well as set thresholds for which it is not necessary to go out, and we can talk about how the top and bottom of the plate. In addition, we need a final report and, ideally, the analyst.
The unimprovable Apple Watch 2 review sensor to measure the pulse became much more precisely so that now the difference with sports watch and a chest strap is no more than 5 units, which can be considered valid.
The unimprovable Apple Watch 2 Review - HLS for geeks
For me, the form factor of hours is not something substantial. I do not wear a mechanical watch, as time can always be seen on a smartphone. I do not see the need for and notifications. Thus, the fitness component for me is the only one with a chance to push the purchase of such a device. How good is it in the unimprovable Apple Watch 2 review? In my opinion, it is much better than in the previous generation Apple smart watches. Is it based watchOS hours compared with specialized devices? I think that is still not fully. Yet there is enough specific task. And, of course, the battery: Garmin Vivoactive HR I charge about once a week. Once every seven days! Note that the Apple Watch 2 and  are added, they can now be recharged every two days.
This is fine, but it would be even a little more. We look forward to the third generation.