This document provides an overview of smartwatches, including their key features and limitations for app development. It discusses the Apple Watch and other smartwatch platforms, important design considerations like limited screen sizes and interactions, and challenges related to battery life, data transfer speeds and memory constraints. The document emphasizes the importance of context-aware apps that minimize inputs and extend functionality to paired phones.
15. Apple Watch LG Watch UrbanePebble Time Moto 360Huawei Watch Pebble Time LG G Watch R
Samsung Gear S Smart Watch 3 ASUS Zen WatchSamsung Gear 2 Garmin Epix Runcible LG G Watch
17. Apple Watch LG Watch UrbanePebble Time Moto 360Huawei Watch Pebble Time LG G Watch R
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42. There is no app for that
Context means that rather than opening an app for every
action we can just have the appropriate one available at
the time we need it.