Tag Archives: Apple Watch

A Glimpse of Rivendell on My Wrist

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Michael Cohen

I recently replaced my original model Apple Watch (sometimes referred to as a “Series 0” model) with a Series 4. I really liked my old watch, but Apple stopped issuing system updates for that model so I knew its days … Continue reading →

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“I Do Not Know”

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Michael Cohen

Lauren Goode, at writer at The Verge, says that Apple’s forthcoming watchOS 3 is “an admission that Apple had it all wrong when it came to interactions on the first-generation Apple Watch.” It is no such thing, although the headline makes … Continue reading →

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I’m loopy!

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Michael Cohen

I found a $16 knock-off of the space black Milanese loop band for Apple Watch on [Amazon][1], and, having a little gift certificate money left, ordered it. I like it so far. It’s obvious to the wearer that it ain’t … Continue reading →

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Some Apple Watch perspective

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Michael Cohen

It’s been interesting to watch the coverage and analysis concerning Apple Watch. It does do this, it doesn’t do that, it’s pokey, it doesn’t work with sleeve tattoos, and, of course, it’s really expensive considering that it has no killer … Continue reading →

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An accumulation of small pleasures

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Michael Cohen

Now that I’ve been wearing my new Apple Watch for more a week, I’m beginning to get a better idea of its virtues, its limits, and how it fits into my life. I’ve already discovered that I don’t need the Apple Watch, but … Continue reading →

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Album covers as seen through a shower door

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Michael Cohen

When you play music from your iTunes library, the Remote app on the Apple Watch shows the album cover behind the controls. However, a translucency effect renders the cover an unrecognizable blur. I applaud Apple’s attempt to give the user some additional visual … Continue reading →

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“It‘s a goddamn piece of hardware”

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Michael Cohen

“This isn’t a vision quest or zen retreat. It’s a goddamn piece of hardware.” So said a friend of mine as he expressed his frustration with using his new Apple Watch. And he was right. It is just a piece of hardware. … Continue reading →

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