Assessment 1: innovation and organization
Apple iwatch
Latrobe University
Masters of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
Submitted by: Anubhav Maurya Submitted to: Dr.Vanessa Ratten
Student id: 18218076
INTRODUCTION
On 9th September 2014 apple stepped into the watch industry with the launch of its most awaited smart watch named apple iwatch. This was apples first new product category in 5 years after the iPad. (Hasalum , 2015). The watch has no bounds and it was described as “absolutely amazing” and its software as “fluid” by many of the developers. Terms such as “phenomenal “ have been used for this highly advanced innovation of today’s world by apple. (Clover, 2015,)
TYPES OF INNOVATION
The days have gone that a watch limits its use to just telling time, today is the world of technology and innovation which has given birth to smart watch.
A smart watch is an advanced technology based device that is worn on the wrist like any other watch the difference being that it connects to ones smart one via a wireless mode. These watches have features like receiving phone notifications, messages, social site updates, and calls all on the watch itself. (Mangis, 2014)
Apples iwatch stands out amongst all the smart watches known as it connects wirelessly to the iPhone which not only enables it to receive phone calls and messages but also it can be used to play music, serves as a digital wallet, and it can even monitor heart rate via
One new technology that has had an effect on people’s lives is the Apple Watch because you can contact friends and family and know all the news from the top of your wrist.
• Determine if product adjustments are necessary. The LG Watch Phone is available in four different designs. A factor in the successful launch of the Apple iPhone, was the use of one colour in each launch location. A product partnership with Omega or Prada is also a consideration.
Apple is a global company represented in many parts of the world, but born in the United States by computer wizards by the names of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak who founded the company back in 1976 (Capon, 2008). The organization deals with the design and sale of computer hardware, software and offers tech support to its customers. Examples of the hardware the company manufactures and sells include mobile phones, personal computers, iPads, tablets and iTunes with associated brands, like the MacBook and iPhones that represent Apple’s driving force towards its success. It is recognized as a brand leader in consumer electronics by the world in terms of quality and customer satisfaction and despite the wide product range, Apple manages each product in a distinct way that is a single business unit (Mittan, 2010).
The clock has put a time restraint on most activities because we feel as though we only have a certain number of hours in the day and therefore we are constantly running around causing chaos because we are supposedly very busy. With the introduction of smartphones, the wristwatch has become an accessory because we are always on our phones checking what time it is. I have noticed that I am constantly checking my phone for the time in class because I lack the attention span to sit through a long lecture.
Contribution to GDP Growth: With the introduction of this innovation there is no doubt that it will clearly put impact on GDP of the country. There is always a bright future for GDP in emerging markets. Emergence of new services and industries: Watch Care won’t have customers restricted. It can act as a multipurpose usage device which can optimum its utilisation thus benefiting a wide range of customers rather than dementia patients. It can be used from household purpose to government defence programmes.
Starting in May, the Apple Watch has garnered much attention. The Apple Watch has the technology to track and store information about the activity of the wearer – it can show a person’s daily activities, such as the amount of time spent sitting, standing, or moving, and it can provide and display goals, suggestions, and incentives for increased activity. The Apple Watch can also collect workout data, such as a person’s heart rate, calories burned, and other exercise –related statistics. Like other i-phones or mobile
Today, consumers can buy wristbands that count steps and track sleep, athletic shoes that monitor fitness, watches that double as phones, and smart glasses that function as a computer or GPS. Fitbits and apple watches are two of the most popular wearable technology in 2016 (according to www.cnet.com).
FitBit is a company that creates watch like devises that monitor your heart rate, hours you’ve slept and steps you’ve taken and climbed. This wireless device is used to inform its wearer if their daily routine is cutting it to keep them living healthy.
In all it's innovated design and stylistic glory, the Apple Watch sure is impressive. Didn't you wish you had one for your breast, though? Of course, you do. A new groundbreaking wearable device has been developed. The device will not only be a fashion item, but it will help monitor women's health , raise breast disease awareness and more. Here are a few key points to remember.
The Apple Watch is merely the latest piece of tech to make its way from the comic page to the real world.
Well we have come up with something that will blow you away. Introducing the MedWatch! This watch has the elegant looks of the modern day “Apple watch” for example; rather this device does so much more. We have been conducting many different trials and studies to determine what is needed in a med watch and it is all put together in this magnificent watch.
On this page consumers, can find all the instructions on how to use all the features and apps that come with your Apple Watch. Consumers can also find the technical specifications for their watch. This option is very ingenious as it gives the users the freedom to find the answer to their problems on their own. If they are unsuccessful the site connects you with the Apple Watch Community which helps users find Apple Watch solutions from users around the world. Ultimately if the users cannot find their solution with the prior options this page lets users contact the Apple support portal which will have them answer some questions which ultimately will find them a solution for the issue at hand. This system allows the user to be more involved in the whole process and in the end, have some sense of ownership when it comes to
Pebble Time is an interesting and cool wearable that is nothing but the basics you need in a smartwatch. Its predecessor, the original Pebble Smartwatch was an instant hit in 2012, receiving about $10 million through the Kickstarter campaign, setting a record high in the history of Kickstarter at that time. Relying solely on Kickstarter for its success, the original Pebble Smartwatch won the hearts of many tech geeks and mainstream consumers alike. With the wearable market progressing so rapidly with more gorgeous, and functional wearables, Pebble had to step up its game by introducing something great. The Pebble Time!
2. Smartwatches were seen as dorky and unfashionable, and the only people that would wear them, according to market perception (2), were die-hard Android enthusiasts and other wearable-focused
wristwatch has slowly become less of an object of function and more a piece of modern culture, for