In a few days, the public will learn more about the features of Apple Watch, including the issues that come with it. One of those that have been the growing concern involves the alleged low battery life. However, the tech company may have found a way to fix it – or at least help it.
The New York Times has just reported that the Apple Watch comes with a feature called "Power Reserve." The low-energy mode will let the Apple Watch continue displaying the time (and nothing else) even with scant battery life left.
Battery life has been a major concern for the Apple Watch and other wearables — with current battery technology, there just isn't much space for a battery cell that can keep the device charged for a long time. When the Moto 360 was launched, for example, critics slammed it for its short battery life (Motorola has improved battery life through a software update since).
Initial reports say that the Apple Watch will require nightly charging.
The article also mentions a few details about the behind-closed doors development of the Apple Watch. Amusingly, Apple engineers who've been putting the device through its paces have kept the Apple Watch in a case that makes it look like one of Samsung's Gear smartwatches.
The report also says that designers originally intended to include sensors to monitor stress and blood pressure, but those ideas were dropped after struggles with the sensors.
If this information is true, it sounds like it could be a potential lifesaver for the Apple Watch. If the Apple Watch's most important feature is telling the time just like Apple says it is, the watch needs to be able to do that whenever possible. Without that functionality, user will be left with a powerless black screen strapped to their wrist.
Expect to learn more about the Apple Watch at Apple's upcoming event on 9 March 2015.
The New York Times has just reported that the Apple Watch comes with a feature called "Power Reserve." The low-energy mode will let the Apple Watch continue displaying the time (and nothing else) even with scant battery life left.
Battery life has been a major concern for the Apple Watch and other wearables — with current battery technology, there just isn't much space for a battery cell that can keep the device charged for a long time. When the Moto 360 was launched, for example, critics slammed it for its short battery life (Motorola has improved battery life through a software update since).
Initial reports say that the Apple Watch will require nightly charging.
The article also mentions a few details about the behind-closed doors development of the Apple Watch. Amusingly, Apple engineers who've been putting the device through its paces have kept the Apple Watch in a case that makes it look like one of Samsung's Gear smartwatches.
The report also says that designers originally intended to include sensors to monitor stress and blood pressure, but those ideas were dropped after struggles with the sensors.
If this information is true, it sounds like it could be a potential lifesaver for the Apple Watch. If the Apple Watch's most important feature is telling the time just like Apple says it is, the watch needs to be able to do that whenever possible. Without that functionality, user will be left with a powerless black screen strapped to their wrist.
Expect to learn more about the Apple Watch at Apple's upcoming event on 9 March 2015.
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