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Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by brlewis »

pm90 wrote: post #76
logical42 wrote: post #57

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You can listen to podcasts with the watch series 2 and no phone, you just need wireless headphones.

I don't think this is possible. There is no podcasts app for the watch (shocking). If you have your iPhone, you can pause/play forward/back... but this is the generic player for apps that don't have a version for the Watch. i.e. I use Google Play Music, which doesn't have a Watch version of its app, but when I play music from my iPhone, I can pause/play etc. from the watch.

Can you import podcasts into iTunes? Surely from there you can transfer to the watch like with Fitbit Ionic.

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by dkonofalski »

js2 wrote: post #52
bgun wrote: post #43

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> The only reason I ever take my phone is so that I can take pictures or that I can reach someone else if I have an emergency That doesn't sound like you really want to be "out of touch" at all. When I go for a run, I want to become fitter, healthier, and a better runner. Apple isn't suggesting that the purpose of the device is to let you surf Facebook while you run; it's to do exactly what you said - have access if…

Having access isn't by itself compelling enough. The Apple Watch still isn't a camera and is still worse than my 935 for running. And I'm even doubtful about using it for emergencies: the cell signal in many of the places I run is weak.

What makes it worse than your 935? I'm not familiar with the Garmin watches but every test that I've done against GPS and step-trackers has been pretty even or in favor of my Apple Watch.

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by smakkadoula »

I suspect the person who wrote posted this blog isn't into fitness on any serious level beyond 'how many steps did i get in today'.

The first and second generation Apple Watches were average fitness companions at best. Even the weakest Garmin did the job far better. More specifically, the accelerometer was just awful unless you run at one pace, forever. For anyone who is actually interested in tracking real-time their peformance there are too many cheaper alternatives to justfiy this thing for fitness.

Apparently, this is not just my opinion: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/02/apple-watch-review.html

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by sirn »

eridius wrote: post #71
jhugg wrote: post #14

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It’s because in many parts of the world, people won’t buy expensive things unless there is some way for people to know you spent a lot of money and have the newest thing. I hate the red dot too. Already ordered my WatchDots.

Exactly this. China is a great example. Many many people will buy the LTE model strictly for the red dot, with no intention of actually using LTE, because it's a status symbol. I'm really surprised Gruber doesn't get that. There was a post I saw recently, that I thought Gruber linked to but I can't find it anymore, about how Apple's strategy of taking old phones and selling them as the lower tier models is great beca…

They also further reinforce the status symbols of the top-of-line Watch by discontinuing Stainless Steel case in all editions except in the Series 3 LTE as well. Though, this also means that the Stainless Steel Watch is not available to purchase at all if your country don't have Series 3 LTE available.

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by pm90 »

brlewis wrote: post #101
pm90 wrote: post #76

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I don't think this is possible. There is no podcasts app for the watch (shocking). If you have your iPhone, you can pause/play forward/back... but this is the generic player for apps that don't have a version for the Watch. i.e. I use Google Play Music, which doesn't have a Watch version of its app, but when I play music from my iPhone, I can pause/play etc. from the watch.

Can you import podcasts into iTunes? Surely from there you can transfer to the watch like with Fitbit Ionic.

Interesting... that might actually be possible.

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by js2 »

eridius wrote: post #67
js2 wrote: post #51

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Sometimes that will work, but often the phone won't even respond to my swiping it. I really wish iOS had a way to activate the camera from the buttons.

"Hey Siri, open the camera" I just tested it, it works.

Whoa, thanks! Facepalm.

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by KSS42 »

spiderfarmer wrote: post #56

Why does Gruber refuse to make his website responsive? For someone so focused on the elegance of Apple’s products, it seems strange that he forgets that his website looks like a forgotten/neglected website from the early 00’s.

Does it need to be "responsive"? I just double tap the text and it is readable. I much prefer his layout to others.

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by smakkadoula »

melling wrote: post #50
taloft wrote: post #41

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Also have a Garmin 735xt for the same reasons. Another big issue is battery life. Garmin can go for a solid week or more between charges, while Apple Watch is about a day.

Can someone describe the other benefits of a Garmin over an Apple Watch for jogging? I use my Watch for light jogging, monitoring heart rate, pace, and distance. Recently, I’ve been trying to increase days, and will up my mileage in a couple months, after I lose a little more weight.

Here's one benefit: Accuracy.

If you're looking for a more accurate reflection of your fitness, or if you're getting more serious with your running for example, you'll want something that is accurate.

I recommend reading the reviews from DCRainmaker. The reviews are extremely thorough and he covers just about every fitness watch out there.

Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by [deleted] »

5_minutes wrote: post #82

Though always well written, Daring Fireball’s articles are always sprinkled with some fanboyism, I do miss a real critical and objective voice in his writing. Because somehow the voice pretends it is. But actually the glass is always a bit more than half full, no matter what.

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Re: Apple Watch Series 3

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Post by maxerickson »

AVTizzle wrote: post #4

>> "When are you separated from your iPhone? When you’re exercising. What do you miss most when you’re away from your phone? Messages and phone calls." Anecdotal, but personally, this is one of the most refreshing and cherished qualities about my exercise time: it's ME time. No messages, no phone calls. Phone goes on airplane mode, and I'm in my own zone for those 60-90 minutes. After reading My Year with a Distracti…

That's all orthogonal to what the watch is capable of doing. Just like with phones.

I think gps+cellular watches have a lot to offer. Too bad they are still expensive and have modest battery life.

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