If it wants to win over serious athletes, the Pro is going to need less gamification and more flexibility.<\/q><\/aside>\n<\/div>\nThose are all big challenges for Apple\u2019s new watch, but there are also big opportunities here. Multisport watches tend to be weak on smart features like music streaming, digital assistants, control of smart home tech, contactless payments, LTE connectivity for emergency SOS calls, fall detection, and advanced health features like atrial fibrillation alerts. Garmin is the best of the lot, but its versions of these features often have caveats. Safety features depend on your phone being nearby, the apps in its Connect IQ store aren\u2019t up to snuff, adding music can be finicky, and Garmin Pay is limited to your watch. It\u2019s arguably easier for Apple to improve its fitness features, battery, and durability than for Garmin and Polar to beef up their smart capabilities. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/source><\/picture>\n
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Samsung also has a shiny new rugged smartwatch in the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.<\/em><\/figcaption>Photo by Allison Johnson \/ The Verge<\/cite><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Apple isn\u2019t the only one going Pro this summer. Samsung also just launched the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, which also is aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. And while it improves battery and durability, it\u2019s still lacking in reliable physical controls and training recovery metrics. (Plus, its turn-by-turn navigation leaves out runners.) Basically, it\u2019s an admirable first attempt but there are definitely areas where Samsung can improve. I imagine the Apple Watch Pro might be similar \u2014 a first attempt that tries to nail the basics, while leaving room for more exciting features down the line. <\/p>\n
None of us have seen the Pro \u2014 or whatever it ends up being called \u2014 yet. There could very well be new design elements or beefier specs that would address at least some of these challenges. That said, it\u2019s rare that any company knocks it out of the park with a first attempt. The Apple Watch itself didn\u2019t really hit its stride until the Series 4. It\u2019s not likely that the first Pro will lead a horde of Garmin lovers to suddenly ditch their beloved Fenix and Forerunner watches. That\u2019s also not how anyone should evaluate its \u201csuccess.\u201d For this first rugged Apple Watch, it\u2019ll be much more important that it does basics well enough to make the most diehard Garmin and Polar loyalists curious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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