Well, they better improve the BT connectivity of the Watch 3 because my Watch 2 drops signal to my iPhone and my Jaybird BT headphones pretty regularly.
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Analyst Suggests Third-Generation Apple Watch Will Include Cellular Connectivity
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As a long distance runner, this would be a very welcome addition alongside a legit GPS chip.
It would probably be just like the Apple sim in todays iPads.
To have internet connectivity when it's not practical to have a phone, i.e when swimming, surfing, in the shower, at the gym, when running etc.
But I can see why it would have the benefit of not being tethered to the iPhone. I think this would really allow freedom away from the iPhone. I think this will be a huge option for some.
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Are you suggesting that they could've added this 3 years ago?
I find it amazing how much technology they are packaging into such a small space.
Waiting till this feature has been in place for a year or two because LTE 5 (all carriers) is the real deal.
I would be much more concerned by electromagnetic radiation given off by a candle. The visible light photons emitted by a candle or a lightbulb have about 100,000 times the energy of the radio wave range photons emitted by the cellphone. See Einstein's photoelectric effect.
For charging you another $40/month on your cell phone plan for access. Duh.
There is no point to adding this, not to mention its impractical and costly.
Apple needs to improve the heartrate monitor, add an altimeter while increasing battery life by 2-3 hours.
Why the AW2 doesn't include an altimeter is very perplexing.
Apple needs to improve the heartrate monitor, add an altimeter while increasing battery life by 2-3 hours.
Why the AW2 doesn't include an altimeter is very perplexing.
I don't see the point. Something else to consume the limited battery life..
No thanks. AW2 is perfect blend for me. The GPS receiver allowing runs/biking to be tracked but I can do so out of range and out of contact from work. Just don't want to be connected when I'm exercising. Finally got to ditch my phone and still use Nike+. Don't want it back!
The 9.7" iPad Pro has a software SIM. The watch would also have this. It might not be compatible with all carriers, but it would be compatible with enough that some users might actually switch to get a package deal for this plus the phone. Since the watch is ONLY compatible with iPhone users now, even opening it up to a elect group of carriers outside of the Apple ecosystem would be a significant number of new customers, and a nice halo product to draw them into the Apple ecosystem.
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Well hopefully when you're out running or biking in a remote area, you aren't a hit and run victim. A cellular capable watch would come in handy then, no?
This will be perfect when you want to spend a day at the beach and don't want to bring you phone.
If they can get cellular in there and keep a full day battery life with limited data use and half an hour of talk time then I could pretty much give up on my phone and go with the watch and an iPad. The iPad has a usable interface, and the watch/airpods are nice and portable. I'm not someone who uses my phone all day, so I don't need those radios on very much during the day.
Let's say I'm waiting for an important phone call, or an e-mail or text, but otherwise I'm free during the day. So instead of sitting by the phone all day, I can go out and have a nice surf session while the waves are in peak form. If the information I was waiting on comes in, then I'm notified, can paddle in and attend to business. Or I can swim laps while waiting, and thus don't have to miss a workout. This is the single most important thing about the iPhone too, yet I can't take the iPhone everywhere. I can take the watch.
For those of us who get it, it is a god-send. For those who don't, turn it off, or buy the non-cellular model. Simple.
My battery is at 75% at the end of the day I'm not sure how people drain the watch so fast.just give me one without it and better battery life option
You do realize we are all constantly bombarded by a universe of radio waves?
See no point of this, I will have my phone with me all the time. I can't imagine people not leaving their iPhones behind for any reason.