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  1. J

    new UK apple 4 watch loses connection with new Apple iPhone Xs plus

    Hi all I purchased a new apple watch, set-up OK transferring settings from my apple watch original, but right away the connection between watch and iPhone kept failing. I have re-set both iPhone and watch, made sure they are both on current versions (watch 5.1.2 and iPhone 12.1,2) and spent...
  2. W

    Apple Watch 4 Cellurar 44mm screen defect problem

    My Apple Watch 4 cellular 44mm brandly new (2days) have a screen defect visible in low light. The screen have visible line from top to down left side... :/ :/ Sorry Apple something going wrong in quality control production process...
  3. mikezmac

    They have the mail, messages complications on the iphone but . . .

    OK They have the mail, messages complications on the iphone 'watch' app under 'My Faces' when you edit your watch face.However if you assign them they don't show up on the apple watch. They do not show up on the apple watch, it lists them as off/blank.
  4. C

    Calls to LTE Apple Watch Number?

    Hello! I recently got a Cellular/LTE Apple Watch (Series 4) that I activated on Verizon. My number sharing works fine (calls to my phone number properly ring on my Watch when my Watch is on LTE). However, the number that was assigned to the Watch also will ring through to the Watch when I'm on...
  5. S

    4 of 6 new Nike bands sold out already!

    I know it wasn't everyone's thing, but I kinda dug the Celestial Teal and Black Sport Band introduced just last week. I had it in my cart, waiting to purchase it until I actually purchased my S4. Today, I got a note that it had been removed from my cart since it was now unavailable. Three of the...
  6. Volusia

    S-4 Fall Detection Works When Locked

    FYI - Discovered that the fall detection works even when the watch is locked. Was removing my watch from the charging stand and it slipped and I dropped it. I was able to grab it just before it hit the floor but received the "Looks like you have fallen" notification. Had not unlocked the watch...
  7. rmg24

    How often does Apple release new color bands?

    I was wondering, based on previous years, how long will it take for Apple to release new colors bands (and cases)?
  8. A

    October perfect month award not received

    I reached my move goal everyday. I saw the perfect month award appearing on my watch. But it hasn’t shown up on my phone yet. I’ve tried restarting my phone and my watch. The award is still to be seen. Has anyone experienced something like this before? Anyone aware of a solution? Thank you!
  9. freemyheart

    Is Apple trying to kill you with your November Challenge?

    I figured watchOS 5 would have some new challenges. I wasn't expecting this though. http://flickr.com/suomynona/45666118211
  10. CmdrLaForge

    Apple Watch for Triathlon

    Hello, I am wondering if an Apple watch would be great for triathlon training sessions. In particular I am curious how well it works to track the swimming distance indoors and also how well it works during the competition. Anyone with experience on this? Preferably with the latest watch but...
  11. G

    Watch S3 & OS5.0.1 - Ping on Charger

    While my Series 3 Apple watch is on the Apple charger in nightstand mode, I am getting a "ping" every 2-5 minutes, the display comes on and then it goes off, similar to what happens when you put the watch on the charger at first. This has never happened before and only started immediately after...
  12. E

    Apple Watch heart capability alternative

    Heyo there. I would love for my father to have a device to monitor his heart, and give warnings when something is detected. However an apple watch is a bit too pricey, and he wouldn't use everything else that the watch does, overkill. Can anyone offer a suggestion on an alternative that is...
  13. mikezmac

    It's good to be complicated, what's your favorite complication?

    Okay! So we have the next gen watch out and apps are hot once more... What apps have the best, most useful or worst complications? So far I like earth, moon, UV and AQI (cuz they looks cool core then anything) :p Missing email/phone/messages :( Sunrise / sunset :cool: Solar System seems...
  14. C

    Apple Watch 3 Series buying abroad

    Hi there, I live in the UK but will be in the USA next month. I had hoped to pick up a 3rd Generation Apple Watch, GPS Only (NO Cellular). Will this work with a UK bought and used iPhone? Can all features still be used - phone notifications when connected via bluetooth etc? Any help appreciated!
  15. Lammercy

    Where can I find S4?

    Yesterday it was sold out in every single Apple store around DFW area and all of Texas, then this morning there were some available down in Houston (according to the store app). Is there a certain day I should look out for to determine stock in my area?
  16. G

    Walkie talkie issue

    Hi all, I’m a happy owner of an Apple Watch series 4 but since day one the walkie talkie app doesn’t work as expected. When I’m offline in the app and someone tries to reason me I get a notification as normal and I can go online and talk to people however I can’t start a conversation myself...
  17. Paulejonesy

    BBC radio capable radio app on the series 4

    I'm in the market for a BBC radio capable radio app on the series 4. In the UK, the only non-apple stations we can get on the apple radio app are LBC, bloomberg and something called PRI. Radioplayer has an apple watch companion app for its iOS app, which is pretty good but needs an iPhone. It...
  18. lordofthegins

    AW series 4 - stuck at boot apple logo

    My new Apple Watch series 4 is stuck at the boot logo and won’t display anything other than the apple logo. It’s still connected via Bluetooth to my phone; I can see the battery percentage and it shows as a device in the bluetooth settings. Furthermore, my iOS 12 Apple Watch app on my new XS...
  19. OldSchoolMacGuy

    watchOS 5.0.1 coming today, fixes a bug with the activity rings

    Today Apple is going to be releasing its first minor update: watchOS 5.0.1 Full release notes:
  20. AjTee

    Series 4 regular or Nike+

    Hi Guys, Both edition has the same prizes. Which one do you recommend ? Aluminium regular or Nike+?