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Ask Slashdot: What Smartwatch Apps Could You See Yourself Using?

An anonymous reader writes: It's official: the smartwatch wars have begun. Apple's announcement of the Apple Watch added a contender to the race already shaping up between the Pebble watch, the Moto 360, and others. Personally, my doubts about wanting one were put to rest when I learned of the health-related features. Smartwatches will be able to track your movements and pulse rate, calculate how many calories you burn, and coach you continuously to improve your fitness.

If you have one or plan on buying one, what apps or functions do you see yourself getting the most use from? If you're still skeptical, what would it take? (If an app developer sees your requirements here on Slashdot, your wish might come true.)

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  1. No comments here yet... by bannerman · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm shocked!

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    1. Re:No comments here yet... by Jeremiah+Cornelius · · Score: 1, Funny

      FEATURES I WANT:

      Cloaking device
      Stealth
      Wifi and GSM disruption
      Lasers

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    2. Re:No comments here yet... by jriding · · Score: 5, Funny

      The app that functions like a clock.

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  2. Tell time by Moof123 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Is there even an app for that?

    1. Re:Tell time by Mr+D+from+63 · · Score: 5, Funny

      How about an alert that tells you exactly when the watch goes out of style?

  3. The Measure of Man by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    You will be reduced to a series of numbers.

    You will find these numbers matter to you.

    You will want to increase, decrease or maintain these numbers.

    Keep your eyes on the numbers.

    These numbers matter.

    Nothing else matters.

  4. Re:Debt is Wealth. Ignorance is Strength. by juanfgs · · Score: 3, Funny

    Ahh I see you are using the new iNutjob app.

  5. A Truely "Killer" App by ReverendLoki · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'll be happy when I can use it to detonate those remote mines that I set.

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  6. Re:None by ArcadeMan · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yeah but then your eyes couldn't follow the display fast enough.