Sure, I can summarize application function(s).
Depending on what bluetooth headsets you have, you might still control your ipod manually (meaning, from the ipod). Or, you might not have bluetooth headsets at all and just use a WIRED headset to the ipod. With Versa being able to control the iPod (like your car audio equipment does when an iPod is connected to your vehicle), you don't need to have physical access to the iPod - it can remain in your pocket, backpack, whatever, and the whole "next track", "volume up", "pause" is facilitated via the Versa.
When I connect my iPod to my vehicle I use my vehicle controls (dash or steering wheel) to manipulate the iPod. I'd like to see the Fitbit hardware manipulate the iPod like a vehicle does - allowing the iPod to roam freely without needing direct access to it.
No, the hyphenated r-o-k-u was my workaround. If you type that word WITHOUT hyphens it tells you you have to remove it. It's not a vulgarity. It's not an inappropriate context-sensitive term. There is no reason it should be censored. I don't support organizations / company's that try to stifle competition by prohibiting you from talking about other products. That's an echo chamber I don't tolerate.
If I'm on a... Cisco Systems community discussion board you won't see them blocking the words "Netgear", "Linksys", or such. It's reasonable fitbit has "banned words", that include the colorful vocabulary best learned by sitting around a bar filled with drunken Sailors. "r-o-k-u" is not one of those words.
Onto the application summary.
AccuScope - This is a precision marksmanship application that is used on a smartphone to calculate necessary changes to settings in your configured optics to account for bullet drop at known distances, wind velocity and direction, etc. The application has a simple interface and the ability to make these calculations via "your watch" instead of "your phone", particularly given the location of your watch in relation to the fact you're manipulating a firearm would be both convenient and ...well, cool.
Arlo - This is a Netgear Security Camera solution. You can manipulate your Arlo solution with a Fitbit and the switchr application. But IFTTT and "Web Hooks" is horribly complex, clunky, and just plain ugly. Having a native Arlo app to manage your security cameras, their notifications of recorded movement, arming / disarming the system, would be outstanding.
GPS Data (if only Versa had built-in GPS) - It pains me that Versa doesn't have a native GPS antenna and has to rely on the phone connection for this data. It means my phone has to remain on my person when using Versa if I want any meaningful distance/GPS calculations. I view this as a serious product oversight that should have been included. Ionic and Surge have built-in GPS. Why not Versa? It means I can't go running, biking, or swimming unless I have my phone on me (and in the case of swimming, in a water-proof case) if I want to actually know how far I've gone. It means any "Map" application installed on Versa is useless unless your phone is with you. The whole point (in my opinion) of having a smartwatch dedicated to the concept of exercise is so you don't have to carry around a smartphone, let alone a smartphone AND a smartwatch. I might as well JUST carry around the phone and save myself some hassle. This GPS Data app gives me crucial information regarding elevation changes, current altitude, with the long/lat and its native access to external data, can report my exact barometric pressure, humidity, any number of "location-specific" things that I can get from my phone...but the less I have to pull my phone out of my pocket, or pack, or whatever and get directly from my watch the better.
GPS Compass - Same as above. I don't want to have to pull my phone out to determine a heading when I'm hiking. A watch-enabled access to this information is ideal.
Glympse - This application is for sending/receiving live, real-time updates to your (and others who are sharing their location with you), ...location, their ETA, current position on map, etc. We often have our teenage children "send us a Glympse" when they are out running, biking, so we know exactly where they are, that they're traveling 6mph, have a pin on a map to locate, etc. The ability to manage the sending/receiving of "Glympses" would be a nice-to-have.
Field Compass - Along the same lines of the GPS applications. This is a mock up of a traditional lensatic compass and being able to shoot asmuths, reverse asmuths, and have a basic field compass when you're 'in the wild' seems intuitive to me when it comes to applications for a watch. What's an example of what isn't intuitive? ...a Dicks Sporting Goods application.
R-o-k-u- - We've numerous Roku devices in our household. The product comes with its own, tv-like remote control. You can also install a smartphone app for controlling your device/tv. Controlling your device/tv via your watch is simple convenience. Being able to bring up your playlist, change channels, select saved recordings, etc.
FordPass - If you have purchased (leased) a Ford vehicle since (I think) 2016 you have access to the FordPass application that gives you lots of detailed information about your vehicle. It's last GPS location, it's current mileage, how much fuel is in it, etc. Beyond any other bells and whistles the FordPass is the utility you use to leverage your Remote Start features. You can use the app to remotely start you vehicle from ANYWHERE, not just some "300 foot radio distance" of traditional remote start systems. I can be in France and remote start my vehicle back in North Carolina. I can also remote unlock it, lock it, and shut it off if it's stolen, etc. Rather than pull my phone from my pocket, fire up FordPass, click "Start Vehicle"...being able to pull that app up on my watch, click "start", is much better.
OhMiBod Remote 2.0 - Let's just say this one is a bit more personal. Google it, if you'd like. Just don't do it from your work computer.
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