“What we didn’t do is take the iPhone and shrink the user interface and strap it on your wrist”
Instead, Apple took an iPod. At least, that’s the way I think about it after seeing the Apple Watch in action. Tim Cook believes that the Watch will redefine what people expect from a smartwatch, but I’m not totally convinced.
When people talk about Android Wear, a lot of them say that you can’t really do a lot with it. But think about it; that’s actually a good thing. Google does most things for you with their Google Now service. You don’t have to look for the things, but they serve it up, just like with a traditional watch, that always shows the time when you need it, without asking for it. Mirroring notifications doesn’t sound like an exciting thing, but it is really useful, especially on a small display. A small display is good enough for some apps, but for most it isn’t. Interactions with a watch should be quick. If you have to do a lot of things, why not grab your phone? Most things are just easier on a larger display.