3,183
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Among other Other significant ethical issues concern problem problems for other companies. At the moment launch of the Apple watch launch Watch other companies may have had plans to start their own smart watch production; however, however due to the Apple’s realized idea of Apple product their plans couldn't realize could not come to fruition and they loose lost money. <ref name="ref16">MacDonald, Ch. Apple’s new Watch and the Ethics of Disruption [online]. 2015, 06 December. Available online at:http://businessethicsblog.com/2014/09/11/apples-new-watch-and-the-ethics-of-disruption/</ref>
[[File:Apple.jpg|thumbnail|Rash caused by Watch]]== Health Risks ==Wearing Apple Watch may cause skin rash to in people who are sensitive to materials used in bands which that contain traces of Nickel nickel and Methacrylatesmethacrylates. <ref name="ref19">LESWING, K. Yes, Your Apple Watch Is Giving You A Rash. Here's What To Do About It [online]. 2015, 05 December. Available online at:http://www.ibtimes.com/yes-your-apple-watch-giving-you-rash-heres-what-do-about-it-1909867</ref> Company Apple Inc. advises users to wear the watch that in a way that you the users feel is comfortable. They warn The company warns that tightly worn watch watches could cause irritation , and loosely worn watch watches could cause skin damage. <ref name="ref20">GRIFFITHS, S. Apple feeling the burn: Watch wearers take to Twitter to share photos of rashes 'caused by the device' [online]. 2015, 06 December. Available online at:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3154660/Apple-feeling-burn-Watch-wearers-Twitter-share-photos-rashes-claim-caused-wearable.html</ref> <!-- Any related health issues, be it already discovered and covered in literature, or just speculative ones, should be described and properly cited in this section. -->
proof reading
== Ethical Issues ==
One of the most concerning issues for Apple is its alleged connection with illegal mineral resources. According to an article released by the company Apple in February 2015, their mineral resources are legal.<ref name="ref14">Apple Inc [online]. 2015, 15 December. Available online at:http://images.apple.com/euro/supplier-responsibility/b/generic/pdf/Conflict_Minerals_Report.pdf</ref> These minerals used in the manufacture of Apple include tin, used in circuit boards; tungsten, found in light bulbs; tantalum used to regulate the flow of electricity; and gold, often used as an electrical conductor. The company had to prove that the minerals did not come from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo or Central Africa.<ref name="ref15">HERN, A. Apple plans to cease using conflict minerals [online]. 2015, 06 December. Available online at:http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/14/apple-conflict-minerals</ref> In February 2015, the company promised to do so. <ref name="ref14"/>
Apple Watch offers the possibility to use them function as credit cards in the retail stores, if . If this trend becomes widespread , there could be impact on the companies who manufacture plastic bank cards. These two ethical issues may apply to any other company, but while because Apple is such a strong trademark it seems that brand, its impact is potentially much more devastating on its competition than in other cases.
Apple Watch offers us spread proliferation of wellness and healthy apps , which unfortunately may have negative impact. People can become narcissistic and too self -involved , and sometimes even hypochondriac. People In such cases people stop focusing on the outside world and on social contacts others than through the and instead focus on their electronic devices. <ref name="ref17">SPICER, A. Apple delivers smart watch, but you might want to think twice about getting one [online]. 2015, 06 December. Available online at:http://theconversation.com/apple-delivers-smart-watch-but-you-might-want-to-think-twice-about-getting-one-31526</ref>
Upon the creation of an Apple ID, Apple collects all information after you create Apple ID such as phone number, email address, contact preferences, and credit card information , which they claim they to use for various reasons. The amount of information given depends on the user ; however , the less information that is given provided, the more difficult is the that product support may be in the case of troubleshooting. <ref name="ref18">Privacy Policy [online]. 2015, 06 December. Available online at:http://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/</ref><!-- Provide detailed information (if possible or if available) about any ethical risks and related ethical topics or dilemmas in this section[[File:Apple. --->jpg|thumbnail|Rash caused by Apple Watch]]== Health Risks ==
== Enhancement/Therapy/Treatment ==
The Watch checks three things: Stand, Exercise and Move. If you are sitting for a long time, the Watch points out you should stand up and walk around. The move accounts to how many calories you burnt during the day. The exercise watches your daily activity like running, yoga or fast walking and the goal is doing some kind of exercise for 30 minutes a day. This helps you keep track of your daily workout.<ref name="ref7"/> It has been proven by the research company Wristly that Apple Watch users are taking up more sport and making healthier choices. Beside the faster communication Apple watch also offers its users the possibility to concentrate on fitness and well being. Apple watch can have effect on your health, exercise and lifestyle. Many responses indicate that the Watch is helping many people on their journeys for better health. Over 78% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that since getting the Watch, they are more aware of their overall health.
In addition, many of them have already made changes with 78% of them agreeing or strongly agreeing that they have more physical activity, 67% that they walk more, 57% that they exercise more and 59% that you make better overall health choices. <ref name="ref21">DESARNAUTS, B. Bravo to a healthier lifestyle [online]. 2015, 05 December. Available online at:https://medium.com/wristly-thoughts/wristly-apple-watch-insider-s-report-13-a61eb7ce9a89</ref>
