I have always argued against buying a smartwatch, let alone one that costs more than twice the average price of a smartphone. Yet the covid-19 pandemic accelerated the demand for these devices. More individuals started taking exercise and well-being more seriously and multiple home-grown brands took this opportunity to offer health features through Apple Watch's design-often at a minuscule fraction of its price. Today, especially in urban circles, you will find most individuals wearing a smartwatch-and, in upmarket circles, you may struggle to find anyone not wearing an Apple Watch. In such a market, the Apple Watch Series 9 looks and feels exactly like some of its older editions. Yet, somehow, it is in many ways a better product than you may think.
WHY (NOT) A SMARTWATCH?
At the price of the Apple Watch Series 9-154,900 for this unit-you can buy a range of exquisite wristwatches and chronographs. Some of the choicest options include the Balmain Madrigal, Frederique Constant Classic, Tissot Carson, or Victorinox Maverick. Each will last an eternity, lend definition and personality to your character, and will eventually become an heirloom. The Apple Watch, or absolutely any smartwatch today, will last you five years at the most and give no unique identity to your wrist-wear.
But the foundational argument in favour of smartwatches is standardisation of technology. Smartwatches have become ubiquitous in the way they work, and their overall feature set. In their journey to popularity, they have had a subliminal effect on gamifying exercise and popularising wellness tracking in various ways.
Esta historia es de la edición October 07, 2023 de Mint Mumbai.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición October 07, 2023 de Mint Mumbai.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
India in economic sweet spot, inflation to moderate: Moody's
India's economy is in a sweet spot and its inflation is expected to moderate despite a temporary spurt, Moody's said, projecting optimism about the country's growth prospects despite recent underwhelming data.
Incentive engine to drive modern ships
Subsidies for green, high-tech ships under ₹18,000 cr policy
Cement firms wage war on costs as competition soars
India's cement makers who once flexed their pricing muscles are caught in a bruising price war, eroding margins at a time of rising demand.
Saudi Arabia doesn’t have enough money for its futuristic city
The giant futuristic planned city of Neom is proving a headache for Saudi Arabia. Costs are up, schedules are delayed, and in recent days the world’s largest construction project replaced its chief executive of six years.
EV adoption is a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India
The slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales is temporary, and the industry will grow over time, Audi India head Balbir Singh Dhillon said, pointing to the need for extensive charging networks and supportive government policies.
India's trade gap with China soars in Apr-Oct
The country's green transition increases reliance on Chinese imports
14 nations eye India's generic drug model
Countries will specify their requirements, with HLL and MEA coordinating with them for the pharma exports
India urges $1.3 tn annual climate grant
Intervening on behalf of like-minded developing countries (LMDCs), India said that developed countries need to commit to provide and mobilise at least $1.3 trillion every year in the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) till 2030.
Over 600 mn cyberattacks daily, AI can secure devices
Microsoft is developing a password-free authentication process to eliminate the risk of breaches
Small businesses ramping up cybersecurity, thanks to AI
Rising AI adoption is helping cybersecurity providers hike their marketable base in India
