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Re: Apple Watch 3

#91

Post by saagarjha »

mrsmee89 wrote: post #57
JohnTHaller wrote: post #48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If it's another thing with a connection to a carrier network, it's another thing you have to pay an additional monthly fee for on all US carriers. I'd wager Apple is negotiating 'discount' 2nd/3rd/4th line rates with the carriers that will sell the Apple Watch in their retail locations, so it may be less than adding another full line on some carriers.

I hope not. I'm paying for access to the network via a phone number. This remains unchanged when I use my watch. Anyone have a different perspective?

Well, it gives them an excuse for them to charge you extra. I really don't think it's something that's too complicated to set up.

Re: Apple Watch 3

#92

Post by rhinoceraptor »

sinatra wrote: post #3

I have thought about buying an Apple Watch multiple times. But, then, I see comments from a lot of Apple Watch users who say that they completely stop using it after few months. For many of them, the utility is not strong enough. Have things improved in that regard? What do you Apple Watch users think about it now?

I've had mine for 6 months. I like it for automatic sleep tracking (using the sleep watch app). The battery on the series 2 is good enough that it only needs about 30-60 minutes of charging a day (depending on usage). I also use the silent alarm it has to wake up.

When I go for a bike ride, it's nice to track that and be able to check heart rate, distance, etc while riding without pulling out my phone.

The cellular isn't enough for me to upgrade, I don't run so there's never really a time I'd be without my phone.

I've ended up wearing it about 23 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Re: Apple Watch 3

#93

Post by protomyth »

From the bottom of the page:

Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) requires an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 11 or later. Apple Watch and iPhone service provider must be the same. Not available with all service providers. Roaming is not available outside your carrier network coverage area. Wireless service plan required for cellular service. Contact your service provider for more details. Check apple.com/watch/cellular for participating wireless carriers and eligibility.

So, using it as a cellular device by itself would seem to be impossible.

Re: Apple Watch 3

#94

Post by 8ytecoder »

Xixi wrote: post #85
skrause wrote: post #77

> Q: Can I use my Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) internationally? > A: Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) does not support international roaming. From the FAQ section of the Apple Watch page in the Store. I'm wondering why the device has to support roaming, isn't that just a feature of the cellular provider?

It might be a technological issue: standards (GSM, CDMA) and allowed frequencies vary a lot from country to country. The chip in this Apple Watch might be too specific? If it's a purely contractual issue, it should be gone soon (for a fee): too much money to be made from international roaming.

Unlikely, the chips in iPhones have been carrier neutral for at least a couple of generations now.

Re: Apple Watch 3

#96

Post by saagarjha »

wutwutwutwut wrote: post #12
philliphaydon wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm in the same boat. I want one... but I just can't bring myself to get one because of what people I know have said.

I want one but I also suspect I would stop using it quickly. I'm not sure what to actually use it for...

Fitness tracking and notifications on your wrist. If that sounds like something you'd want I'd recommend you get one.

Re: Apple Watch 3

#97

Post by gigatexal »

edko wrote: post #95

Does anybody know if it is completely independent from a phone, as in: no need to even own one?

Sounds like it’s still tied to the phone you can just take it places and leave the phone behind.

Re: Apple Watch 3

#98

Post by spike021 »

sinatra wrote: post #3

I have thought about buying an Apple Watch multiple times. But, then, I see comments from a lot of Apple Watch users who say that they completely stop using it after few months. For many of them, the utility is not strong enough. Have things improved in that regard? What do you Apple Watch users think about it now?

I've been using my Series 1 (not Series 0) since last November and thoroughly enjoy everything about it except the battery life (I can usually get two days of life on it).

It's great for what it is; personally I use it as a watch (checking date/time/setting timers/alarms) and as a device for filtering notifications. I don't need to keep pulling my phone out of my pocket just to check if the latest buzz was a spam email from work or a text from family/friends. It's just so much more convenient.

Re: Apple Watch 3

#99

Post by saagarjha »

pavlov wrote: post #28

Samsung introduced 3G connectivity in the Samsung Gear S2 already two years ago, and added 4G LTE in the Gear S3 last year.

Nobody here is saying that Apple was the first to add cellular capability to their watches. They're just glad to see it as a new feature.

Re: Apple Watch 3

#100

Post by saagarjha »

pluma wrote: post #63
DonaldPShimoda wrote: post #24

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It's not a real SIM card . They talked about it in the keynote; it's a built-in electronic SIM chip or something.

So in other words no way to get this directly rather than from a carrier and no way to switch carriers unless they explicitly support it. Sounds great.

It uses your phone's carrier.
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