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I am waiting for a fully standalone version that does not require an iPhone at all and can get me through the day with its more basic capabilities. Would love t

I am waiting for a fully standalone version that does not require an iPhone at all and can get me through the day with its more basic capabilities. Would love to be able to stop carrying a phone on most days. The current capabilities are close but would need to add a camera, even if it wasn't particularly amazing.

apfsx 5y ago
If I recall correctly I think there's actually a company[1] that has added a camera to the apple watch. I have no idea how it works though. Maybe the camera wristband + cellular Apple Watch would achieve what you need. [1] https://www.wristcam.com/ https://www.wristcam.com/
joegahona 5y ago
A camera is not a "need" for me. I'm still waiting for a standalone watch so I can ditch my phone entirely.
theshrike79 5y ago
Samsung tried the watch camera thing and buried it really fucking fast. The creep potential is a lot bigger than its usefulness.
- dougmwne 5y ago
  That's an excellent point and a reason I may never get a smartwatch. For me, I would not really want to leave the house for long periods of time without a camera. Beyond seeing something share-worthy, I use it as an instant note taking, scanning and memory device. My camera roll is filled with maps, posters, receipts, street signs, scans, shop windows, product labels, and other various things I needed a record of.
- AnonC 5y ago
  It even had a creepy ad with a man skiing taking photos or something with a stranger (woman) in it. Link for a report on this from 2013: https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/22/5235278/samsung-awkward-galaxy-gear-ad https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/22/5235278/samsung-awkward-...
handrous 5y ago
Yep—my phone's gone the day they announce that, as in, I won't have one anymore at all (well, the watch will be my phone, I guess). The only thing that'll even make me hesitate, maybe, is the camera, but ultimately that won't be enough.
cgy1 5y ago
What kind of features do the cellular version of the watch not have that you would need to be truly standalone? It gets pretty close for me... I can take calls, view and respond to texts, listen to music, track my workouts, etc. all without carrying my iPhone. While still requiring the watch to be connected to the iPhone for system updates, installing apps, etc. is not ideal, that doesn't preclude somebody from using the watch without also carrying an iPhone at all times.
- dougmwne 5y ago
  Basically just a camera and the ability to do setup, apps and updates without the iPhone. I don't want an iPhone accessory, I want a wrist computer.

apfsx 5y ago

If I recall correctly I think there's actually a company[1] that has added a camera to the apple watch. I have no idea how it works though. Maybe the camera wristband + cellular Apple Watch would achieve what you need. [1] https://www.wristcam.com/ https://www.wristcam.com/

joegahona 5y ago

A camera is not a "need" for me. I'm still waiting for a standalone watch so I can ditch my phone entirely.

theshrike79 5y ago

Samsung tried the watch camera thing and buried it really fucking fast. The creep potential is a lot bigger than its usefulness.

dougmwne 5y ago
That's an excellent point and a reason I may never get a smartwatch. For me, I would not really want to leave the house for long periods of time without a camera. Beyond seeing something share-worthy, I use it as an instant note taking, scanning and memory device. My camera roll is filled with maps, posters, receipts, street signs, scans, shop windows, product labels, and other various things I needed a record of.
AnonC 5y ago
It even had a creepy ad with a man skiing taking photos or something with a stranger (woman) in it. Link for a report on this from 2013: https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/22/5235278/samsung-awkward-galaxy-gear-ad https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/22/5235278/samsung-awkward-...

handrous 5y ago

Yep—my phone's gone the day they announce that, as in, I won't have one anymore at all (well, the watch will be my phone, I guess). The only thing that'll even make me hesitate, maybe, is the camera, but ultimately that won't be enough.

cgy1 5y ago

What kind of features do the cellular version of the watch not have that you would need to be truly standalone? It gets pretty close for me... I can take calls, view and respond to texts, listen to music, track my workouts, etc. all without carrying my iPhone. While still requiring the watch to be connected to the iPhone for system updates, installing apps, etc. is not ideal, that doesn't preclude somebody from using the watch without also carrying an iPhone at all times.

dougmwne 5y ago
Basically just a camera and the ability to do setup, apps and updates without the iPhone. I don't want an iPhone accessory, I want a wrist computer.