article_snippet.sent: The Apple Watch version one, with its much-hyped unbreakable sapphire screen and hundreds of apps, may not be all that its's cracked up to be and has been labelled 'a waste of money' by some of Australia's tech experts.
article_snippet.sent: If you want an Apple Watch battery that lasts longer than a day, better apps and GPS
article_snippet.sent: While the first generation Apple Watch is a very exciting piece of wearable technology, there are clearly many key features missing from Apple Watch.
article_snippet.sent: Apple Watch Apple Watch is about to go from being on display to being on the wrist of buyers world-wide but a panel of technical experts claim it is far from perfect .
article_snippet.sent: Michelle Hutchison and Jeremy Cabral from comparison website finder.com.au are among those who have run the rule of the soon-to-be released futuristic watch .
article_snippet.sent: While Apple is promoting the release with ads stating "you’re going to be amazed by how many things you can do with Apple Watch", a survey of five Australian technology experts found a less than enthusiastic response to the current offerings available on Apple Watch.
article_snippet.sent: Other key features which are absent, include an independent internet connection (the current Apple Watch relies on an iPhone for data), GPS and water-proofing was also an issue.
article_snippet.sent: the current Apple Watch is unlike any device the current Apple Watch’ve ever made,' the current Apple Watch states on the current Apple Watch "Watch Technology" website. '
article_snippet.sent: The result is an experience that’s both unique to the current Apple Watch and quintessentially Apple.
article_snippet.sent: To make the best use of its size and location on your wrist, the current Apple Watch has all-new interactions and technologies. '
article_snippet.sent: the current Apple Watch let you do familiar things more quickly and conveniently.'
article_snippet.sent: But Ms Hutchison said the first version of the current Apple Watch might simply be 'a waste of money' for some consumers, who might be better off waiting until the 2016 version.
article_snippet.sent: This will be required if app makers are going to be able to make bespoke experiences that maximise the current Apple Watch, as currently a number of features are gated off, presumably, to minimise quality assurance issues during the device’s launch.'
article_snippet.sent: Mike Rundle (left) from Flyosity and Chris Stead of Old Mate Media were among the panel assembled to look at what Apple Watch 1 has to offer.  
article_snippet.sent: (left) is from iTWire.com wants the current Apple Watch to be water-proof while Angus Kidman (right) representing Lifehacker Australia on the panel assembled to look at what Apple Watch 1 has to offer
article_snippet.sent: But the number one technology upgrade that will have the biggest impact on the current Apple Watch is the iPhone 7, according to those surveyed, followed by iOS9 – the next mobile operating system – and Apple Pay where users can make contact-less transactions through the so-called Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. '
article_snippet.sent: The most exciting part about the Apple Watch and wearable technology is the endless potential for how these devices will change our lives,' said Ms Hutchison. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Tech heads say the new Apple Watch could be 'a waste of money'
  Low battery life, no GPS and lack of water-proofing are among the new Apple Watch turn-offs .
  