I don't think this is for 'us' yet - which is why its labelled Pro.
I think this is definitely going to be like the Watch - they can see the segment could do with a high quality platform, but they don't know what the killer app will be.
This is about getting it into the hands of the developers and people with strong ideas on how it can be used.
Also, Apple is rumoured to have been spending lots of energy and money on relationships with high quality game developers lately. I think this shows how seriously they are taking gaming, and area they are really not done well at.
Hopefully, they can make this an Apple Watch hardware-wise, and Apple TV content-wise.
I excited to see what the clever 3rd parties come up with!
The ease or difficulty of re-flashing is dependent on the hardware. Some (most?) still need soldering, or at least a steady hand to hold wires in place, but the soldering on some things is far easier than others.
I've managed to flash half a dozen Sonoff light switches, as many power outlet switches, a whole bunch of Wemos D1 Minis, and even my kettle. Its generally straight forward and the first one is always the trickiest.
Initial OTA flashing might be a thing on some devices, but hasn't been on the Sonoff thing I have for a while. Once flashed though, you never need to touch the hardware again.
I think this is definitely going to be like the Watch - they can see the segment could do with a high quality platform, but they don't know what the killer app will be.
This is about getting it into the hands of the developers and people with strong ideas on how it can be used.
Also, Apple is rumoured to have been spending lots of energy and money on relationships with high quality game developers lately. I think this shows how seriously they are taking gaming, and area they are really not done well at.
Hopefully, they can make this an Apple Watch hardware-wise, and Apple TV content-wise.
I excited to see what the clever 3rd parties come up with!