The Apple Watch is already in our hands and we have had the opportunity to test it, thoroughly, for a few days. In our case we have been able to get a Sport in space gray finish and a 38mm screen. In this analysis and video review of the Apple Watch in Spanish we show you the unboxing, the accessories that are included, its design, functions, navigation and how it compares with the competition.
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Unboxing the Apple Watch
In the case of the Sport edition of the Apple smartwatch, the device is packaged in an elongated box. In the description of the product we can see that it comes with an extra strap inside the package, but in reality it is a more elongated bracelet that we can exchange with the one that comes in the default watch, which is sizes". Exchanging watch straps is extremely simple and will be mandatory for all those who want to wear the Apple Watch on the right wrist, as in our case.
When you turn on the watch, and after waiting just over a minute, you will be able to select the language, wrist on which you will wear the smartwatch and the orientation of the crown. In one of the last steps of the configuration you will be able to select if you want to download all the applications that you have on your iPhone and that are compatible with the smartwatch on the watch. Our advice is that you accept this step, although you can always activate it later.
Integrated
The space gray finish looks better in person than in photos. The aluminum body of the watch in gray with the black strap provides a elegant look. The size of this screen, 38mm, fits well on a slim wrist, although the 42mm screen is more visual (although the jump is tiny, the difference can be large, so we recommend the second screen).
The dimensions of the watch are suitable. Some competing watches, like the LG G Watch R, are too bulky and unwieldy. Others, like the Gear Fit, have a poor ergonomic design. Apple has done a good job of designing this Apple Watch with a body that fits comfortably on the wrist and that does not get to bother at any time.
One aspect that needs to be improved in this department is the quality of the screen. Information is difficult to visualize when sunlight is directly shining outdoors.
Navigation
Once again, Apple has known combine hardware and software to perfection, elements that go hand in hand in this new device. The big problem with Android Wear is, as always, fragmentation, so we are going to find that navigation does not run well on some Motorola or LG smartwatches, something that does not happen, at any time, with the first version of Apple Watch firmware. The main screen, in which all the icons are shown, we can reorganize it as we like, through the same clock or from the native application of the Apple Watch of the iPhone, which we can find from iOS 8.2. Although these icons are tiny, the screen always responds to our touches without any mistake.
As for the «watch faces“It is true that at the moment Apple only offers us a handful of native options, and that at the moment it is not open to developers. However, Apple's "faces" are well cared for and some of them have dozens of options that allow us to add other informational elements to the screen, such as the remaining battery, the weather, the stopwatch, the current date or the phase of the moon. Again, Apple is doing something in style again.
By sliding your finger from the top of the screen we will find notifications. Sliding your finger from the bottom we find «Views«, That we can configure and that show the functions that we use often. In our case we have put a direct access to the clock settings (to be able to silence it), the heart rate monitor, international clock, remaining battery, calendar and weather.
La corona is a complement to navigation but it also plays a major role in displaying the app menu. With this element we will be able to scroll progressively in Timelines, messages or emails, because sometimes, when we put our finger in the middle of the screen, we hinder navigation.
The watch is activated automatically when we turn the wrist, to show us the time or the last notification, a system that works quite well: first the application and person who contacted us is shown, and then the corresponding message. In this case, the Apple Watch motion sensor it works quite well, because in early Samsung Gears, the watches didn't respond well to the twist of the wrist, something that still happens in other Android Wear watches. Tizen seems to have fixed this problem.
The processor that hides in the Apple Watch it is powerful: at no point did we experience slowdowns. Navigation is smooth, seamless, and applications open quickly.
Physical Exercise
The Apple Watch has not disappointed me as companion when exercising. Your heart rate sensor is always alert and maintains a history that will be of great use in the medical field. The application of "Activity" is a success on the part of Apple. Its interface is easy to understand, which helps us get an immediate idea of how our day to day is to make it healthier.
The application of exercise control it also provides quick information that helps us achieve goals. The app shows us the heart rate, calories burned, distance traveled and time elapsed. The curious thing of all is that, if you meet your goals, the Apple Watch will show you a prize.
Battery
The Apple Watch charger is extremely easy to attach to the watch, thanks to its magnetized layer. However, I was initially disappointed to see that the charger did not work. I found out that this was a common problem and that it was fixed by restarting the watch. It did not happen in my case. I was forced to restore the watch, start from scratch, to verify that, finally, the charge did work. It seems that the problem is with the software and not with the hardware, thankfully.
Apple announced that the Apple Watch would have an autonomy of approximately 19 hours, but the truth is that, after a full day of use, the Apple Watch surpasses that mark. Still, we recommend charging it every night.
Is it worth buying an Apple Watch?
The answer is simple: if you are a lover of watches or you want a good device in charge of keeping your physical activity under control, then yes. If not, we do not recommend that you purchase the Apple Watch. Right now, the first generation Apple Watch funciona as one more complement for our iPhone, a notification center (which can drive you a little crazy if you have several Apple products at home) and a good physical activity meter that contributes little more to our day-to-day lives.
The voice assistant, Siri, works well and quickly, but it should be able to automatically detect when we have stopped talking to send a message automatically, without having to confirm on the screen with taps. Siri should interact more with us on the Apple Watch.
Another item that needs improvement is speaker quality: calls are heard clearly, if we are in an environment of absolute silence, although normally, the person on the other side will express that they have difficulties listening to you well.
Most third-party applications They also work as one more complement, without incentives that lead us to use the Apple Watch app instead of the iPhone, although we hope that this aspect will change in the coming months. An important point, and quite flattering for the Apple Watch, is that, at its premiere, it already has more than 3.000 applications (something that competitors will look at with some envy).
As always, the last word is yours.
Can the font size be changed?
It looks very big and takes up a lot.
Can be made a little smaller or bigger and bold
"It is difficult to visualize the information when the sunlight falls directly outside." One question, do you know if the same problem occurs when the screen is sapphire? That is, if you use the next version of the Apple Watch?
I have the 42mm sport, I have stopped wearing a watch for many years, I was usually using it as a stopwatch when doing exercises, I already tried the watch at the gym, and it makes me easier, more comfortable, the notifications are also good , although unfortunately whatsapp always takes time to adapt its app. The watch is going very well, good functions, that is, you can get a good use out of the watch, now knowing that it is a watch with extra functions. so I do recommend it to those who like the apple ecosystem and want to have one.
And do you call this review? With images downloaded from Apple? I can also do it like this ... what a disgusting video and article