The Apple iWatch is a smartwatch that operates as a wearable computing device that acts as a smartphone. 4.2 million iWatches were sold in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. It is also known simply as the Apple Watch. This innovative watch has apps that allow you to summon Siri, read email, receive Twitter and Facebook notifications, track your heart rate and more, all without touching your smartphone. It comes in a variety of different colors and styles that make it easy to use at a business meeting, jogging, running errands and everything else in your daily life.

Pros

  • It works in conjunction with the iPhone
  • Improves your experience with Apple’s smart TV
  • Huge Appstore with more than 100,000 apps specifically created for the iWatch
  • Wide range of features available
  • Contains a warning system to make you fitter
  • Alerts you when you have been sitting in one place for more than two hours
  • Capability of replacing your car keys
  • Capability to allow you to start and stop your car engine, adjust the music, operate the headlights and more
  • You can customize notifications
  • Can be used as a Fashion accessory

Cons

  • Requires daily charging of the battery
  • You have to lock into the Apple’s ecosystem
  • You need to pay for most apps

Noticeably the cons list is shorter than the pros list. It is up to the consumer to decide if the iWatch is a beneficial tool for their lifestyle. To shed some light let’s consider a variety of lifestyles.

  • Business Person – Business owners and those who work for companies that require them to spend more time at work than at home will find the iWatch useful. First the convenience of the watch is highly beneficial. Usually, business men and women have busy schedules and they forget to eat right and exercise. There are apps that will track your heart rate, remind you to exercise and basically keep an eye on your health while you are busy taking care of business.
  • Stay at Home Parents – Parents that stay at home with their children and care for the home on a daily basis have an extremely busy schedule that requires them to accomplish a variety of tasks quickly. You can make phone calls, map out a daily schedule, set reminders and always have the iWatch with you at all times while still allowing your hands to remain free.

Consumers will soon realize that the iWatch is much more than a cool accessory, it will actually make your life easier. You can visit an Apple store to get a closer look at the iWatch and learn more about the features. While the cost ranges from $399 to more than $699, it will be well worth it if it keeps you healthy, reminds you to take care of yourself, keeps you on track with your daily schedule and overall improves your lifestyle.