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Apple sources set 'low expectations' for iWatch battery life
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Sep 5, 2014, 04:43 PM
 
Sources within Apple have "set low expectations" for the battery life of the iWatch, according to The Information. The unnamed people haven't mentioned any specific details, but it's cautioned that Apple could be "sandbagging" claims in order to make the shipping device seem more impressive. The Information backs recent reports suggesting the watch will be revealed next Tuesday, but only ship in 2015.

Longevity is one of the major obstacles with current smartwatches. With the exception of the Pebble, most current flagship models last no more than a single day on a charge. That's a barrier for a device meant to be worn constantly, particularly for travelers.
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Sep 5, 2014, 06:32 PM
 
similar claims were made about battery life for the initial iPhone as well, inflated or impossible were thrown around (either publicly or privately within competing companies). Won't really know until it is announced/ships, but with most products, the claimed battery life by Apple tends to be pretty accurate.
     
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Sep 6, 2014, 07:51 PM
 
I used to have a watch with a great battery life... 15 years actually. I used it as a chronograph, a nightlight, and a guide on tons of vacations. And it was waterproof and (usually) comfortable to wear. Cost me $20 at the supermarket.
     
   
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