Gotta love technology. So I’m guessing this Foreflight includes an E6B, AF/D’s, sectionals, approach plates, etc…
What if the battery dies? That was the whole reason why paper sectionals were always required…
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Am I the only one who doesn’t want both phone&watch?
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What if the battery dies? That was the whole reason why paper sectionals were always required…
We have dual iPads, we also have battery tests and a minimum charge before dispatch, plus chargers in the planes, on top of that most of the airframes I have flown also have the approach plates and frequencies in the avionics suite
I even have my logbooks in foreflight
What did you fly?
I quit Using Both because I care about my long term health. It’s too much radiation ☢️. Two cellular antennas & two Bluetooth antennas = 4X the radiation exposure leads to all types of health issues not including using the wireless AirPods smh
Imo in time, the phone will be replaced by a wearable(s), at least from Apple's point of view.
For example, the iPod. The iPhone essentially absorbed the functionality of the regular iPod, and then the Apple watch essentially absorbed the function of the smaller iPods (nano/shuffle). If Siri had improved, the Apple Watch can even replace most basic iPhone tasks like calls, sending messages, etc. I believe that's Apple's intention, especially when they announced the cellular model. Add on the rumored VR/AR with air typing, that would essentially eliminate the iPhone, in a sense you need a larger display and keyboard on top of the Apple Watch.
You can imagine Apple watch, Airpods, and the VR/AR headset as needed. It may sound silly, but I don't think it's impossible in the next few years.
Of course, there are harsh reality, with battery tech still lagging behind, and few carriers supporting eSIM/Apple Watch cellular.
For example, the iPod. The iPhone essentially absorbed the functionality of the regular iPod, and then the Apple watch essentially absorbed the function of the smaller iPods (nano/shuffle). If Siri had improved, the Apple Watch can even replace most basic iPhone tasks like calls, sending messages, etc. I believe that's Apple's intention, especially when they announced the cellular model. Add on the rumored VR/AR with air typing, that would essentially eliminate the iPhone, in a sense you need a larger display and keyboard on top of the Apple Watch.
You can imagine Apple watch, Airpods, and the VR/AR headset as needed. It may sound silly, but I don't think it's impossible in the next few years.
Of course, there are harsh reality, with battery tech still lagging behind, and few carriers supporting eSIM/Apple Watch cellular.
I actually heard someone say recently they don’t have electronics in their house because they are allergic to radiation. My god, the stupidity! It’s the old “I can’t see it so it’s not there”. Dude, you’re being peppered by billions of radio emissions every second. Oh well, it’s just not worth the bother.You know much about radiation and how much it takes to hurt someone?
On topic…if I could use a watch without needing a phone to set it up then I’d go watch and iPad only.
I've tried the old 'leave my iPhone at home' and just use my AWU while out and about. I found reception was a bit sketchy, ring volume not really loud enough for out and about in the city (yes, I had vibrate enabled also) and conversation volume not adequate. Maybe ideal in a quieter environment, but for the moment, it's not really working for me - which is a shame because I love the concept of leaving your phone at home but still being contactable via your watch! This is the sort of stuff I dreamed of whilst watching Star Trek as a kid!
As someone who may or may not have accidentally had the radar on on the ramp, these little devices are the least of your worries 😂
Seriously though… As much as we may shake our heads and/or laugh/joke, for some people it is difficult to grasp/accept (the) logic. Or it could be an extension of something such as Histrionic Personality Disorder.
Y-e-a-h... 🙁
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I wouldn’t call something that gives you better insights into your health a „toy“. I got a S7 to see what it can do. After two weeks it told me I’m pretty out of whack, which made sense. I’m happy to get confirmation for the things that I was wondering about.
Also after my analog watch broke I needed a new one.
Compared to this watch that works without an external light source, that was a toy.
They really are bulky and ugly aren't they? At least the Samsung equivalent looks nicer - but even then - meh
I hear ya.
But you know what is even easier to type and read on, with an even bigger screen? A laptop or desktop….
In all seriousness, I don’t judge anyone who enjoys using their Apple watch or their iPad. I just personally have never found a use for either of those devices. Sometimes I get close, but they just always kind of felt like second class devices to me (by which I mean intentionally crippled by Apple).
Same. I don’t get the point of having almost another iPhone on your wrist.
Not the only one. Really frustrating you can’t really make the watch act as a stand-alone device. it’s so close yet so far! And it’s purely software limitations keeping it away. Might sound crazy, but I’d pay even more for a “phone edition” watch that allowed me to ditch the phone.
Not only would I love to drop the weight of the absurdly large iPhone, but I’d also love to have a few less distractions with me at all times so I can really enjoy the world around me.
This is the goal. But it honestly feels like the watch is a little too dependent on the phone to pull this off at all times.
Like if I need directions, the map on the watch can’t zoom so getting a useable “map view” is impossible. And while I’m very willing to get rid of a web browsing, game playing, video streaming, camera, etc. Device and free myself from the smartphone, I’m not willing to go back to not knowing how to get anywhere or printing out directions or carrying maps or buying guidebooks to a new city. To me, maps not being particularly robust is a dealbreaker.
As is the fact that most of my travel apps, for things like hotels, planes, and rides only function with a direct link to my phone. I’m not going back to checking in at the front desk of a hotel, getting stood up or fighting for a cab, or holding on to a paper boarding pass, the new versions there are definite improvements.
I do like my watch, but the best answer I’ve found is to turn the phone into back and white mode so it’s less fun to look at, then put very few apps on and lock things like safari behind parental controls so you have to make a very conscious effort to use them rather than doing it out of boredom. I hoped the small size of the watch would allow the same type of behavior without carrying the phone, but it’s a bit too limited for my taste.
I have both and can’t imagine just relying on just the Watch. That being said, it seems like Apple is gradually increasing the size of the Watch to where someday it may get there.
The watch can zoom. Just double tap the screen map and use the crown. Unless I’m missing something in your description. I think the things you described though are things that you would know beforehand you’d have to use the phone for in general. So you’d carry the phone knowing it’s for those particular cases. The watch can be used for all the other everyday things, except for “special” use cases (hotel etc). But I get it. I’m not picking up a Thomas Guide anytime soon.
@Vref
Don't you remember?
Now, tell me, why is it good, that you need to carry around two devices, when you could have only one?
Don't you remember?
Now, tell me, why is it good, that you need to carry around two devices, when you could have only one?
There is literally nothing more disrespectful in meetings that when people who lose track of the time and allow them to run over.
It works great for me and I love the option and not having to have the phone. There are a few times when I've thought, I wish I had my phone but those are few and far between.
Is it just me or this post feels like it belongs in 2015.
It’s not for everyone and it’s called an Apple Watch because Apple doesn’t see it or want it to be a tech device but rather a fashion or athletic accessory.
Sheesh the amount of redundant posts here is becoming a bit off putting from this site and forums.
Hahaha and I’m just the opposite. Everything I do is automated and electronically stored. I converted all my family’s old photos to digital during Covid. And have all my paperwork digitally as well. Everything at my fingertips. Easy, Peasy.