A
woman holds the Apple Watch Edition during a demo following an Apple
event Monday, March 9, 2015, in San Francisco. Make calls, read email,
control music, manage Instagram photos, keep up with your workout, pay
for groceries, open your hotel room door. CEO Tim Cook says you can do
it all from your wrist with Apple Watch — for 18 hours a day. That's how
long the battery will last on an average day. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
SAN
FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple made a strong case for how you can use its
upcoming Apple Watch, and the device stacks up well against the
competition.
If
you've waited for the Apple Watch to decide on a smartwatch, here are
some things to consider in weighing whether you really need one. You'll
need an iPhone 5 or newer, while the rival watches will typically work
only with Android.
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PRICE
Apple
Watch is among the most expensive on the market. You can get an Android
smartwatch from Motorola or Sony for $250. You can get a high-end
Samsung Gear S with its own cellular connectivity for $300 through
AT&T, plus the monthly cost of a data plan.
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