Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Early Adopters of Apple Watch Series 3 Share First Impressions and Unboxing Photos

Mine arrived and had no issues activating it on Verizon. I tested it by running to the store without my phone and it worked great while driving in my car. Once I got inside the store I could barely get a wireless signal. Hoping this improves however I’m more likely to not have my phone outdoors vs. indoors. I’m in the Kansas City metro area.
 
People that are having connectivity issues with LTE have auto join turn on their phone and this will cause the apple watch to connect to non authenticated networks. Simple fix turn it off and forget networks you dont use on your phone.

Battery life is pretty good for how small it is. It not designed to be used for hours as a phone. People wanting that should move on for now.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bryan Bowler
It was so quick to activate and set to Bell, added my Nike sport band so it’s like I already have a Nike Watch when it doesn’t come out till the 5th
 
Feels warp-factors faster. I got a 42mm Silver Stainless S3 on Verizon. The stainless is prettier then I remember from when I inboxed my Series 2, perhaps new polishing techniques are used. Looks amazing with the black nylon sport loop and the olive sport band (a bit more military with the red- I love it).

LTE is amazing. I was just in a crowd at a festival in Atlanta, and have left my phone in the locker. My friends found me well with Find my Friends. I could actually hold a conversation shortly in the crowd. I’m super impressed. The missing link is filled.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mr. Donahue, DeepIn2U, Bryan Bowler and 1 other person
This is what happens on T-Mobile unfortunately. Spent two hours on the phone with them and Apple. T-Mobile is supposedly fixing.
 

Attachments

  • Screen Shot 2017-09-22 at 4.00.56 PM.png
    Screen Shot 2017-09-22 at 4.00.56 PM.png
    282 KB · Views: 277
eoblaed said:
I just got the UPS delivery notice. My black SS Series 3 is waiting for me at home. Going to be a huge spec bump over the Series 0 I'm currently wearing! :eek:
Click to expand...
You will love it! I also upgraded from the series 0 space grey sport to the Black SS Series 3 LTE and it is a great upgrade. I am impressed with the battery improvement on the series 3 over the series 0.
 
  • Like
Reactions: eoblaed
Someone please do a video side by side between Series 2 and Series 3 for a speed test opening apps please.

I don’t believe the speed hype
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mr. Donahue
I received my Apple Watch Series 3 this afternoon and must say that I am completely stunned. Coming from an Apple Watch Series 0 which was a nightmare to use this feels like what the Apple Watch experience should have been from the beginning. It is lightning fast and very responsive. Siri really is instant and apps load sooo quickly. No more waiting and then getting sick of it and continuing on the phone. Honestly, I didn't expect such a big improvement compared to the S0. The upgrade was so worth it. So happy!
 
  • Like
Reactions: SantaFeNM, kildraik, KevinMac and 4 others
duervo said:
I got the Series 1 Aluminum 42mm when they came out, with the expectation to eventually get a SS one once the platform matured a little bit. Unfortunately, the only SS options I see have LTE, which I don’t want.

Maybe I’m just not looking in the right place.
Click to expand...

That’s right. My issue too. You need to buy an LTE stainless for $ 70 more and not activate the LTE. I passed on that option. So I got the aluminum one, and added AppleCare. Another surprise. No more $ 29 deductible on screen repair. Now $ 69 like all other repairs.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DeepIn2U
Nozuka said:
This is the product i want apple to redesign the most, to be honest...
Click to expand...
Not only a redesign to look beautiful like on the android side but also goddamn custom faces. How long till that. Or maybe jailbreak is already out and I didn't know.
 
duervo said:
I got the Series 1 Aluminum 42mm when they came out, with the expectation to eventually get a SS one once the platform matured a little bit. Unfortunately, the only SS options I see have LTE, which I don’t want.

Maybe I’m just not looking in the right place.
Click to expand...
I saw this as well. I'm on a grandfathered unlimited plan with a great FAN discount on AT&T, so I couldn't use LTE anyway. I ended upgrading from a Series 0 to a Refurb Series 2 Stainless Steel ($419 USD on the Apple Store). I haven't gotten it yet but I expect i'll be happy with it and i'll be glad to have AppleCare again....my Series 0 had 3 replacements done due to various different issues.
 
Relentless Power said:
Good choice with the black stainless. The Diamond like carbon coating is nice a advantage with the protection against scratches. I still don't have any scratches on my black stainless Watch and it looks brand new with the help of the sapphire display as well.
Click to expand...

Same. My black stainless series 0 still looks perfect.
 
I can confirm that the LTE does not work. Have been trying all day to get it to work. Both Verizon and Apple have no idea how to fix it. HUGE FAIL!
 
This is my first Apple Watch. Stainless Steel cellular, so far very happy. Very impressed.
[doublepost=1506126188][/doublepost]
scottdavidsmith said:
I can confirm that the LTE does not work. Have been trying all day to get it to work. Both Verizon and Apple have no idea how to fix it. HUGE FAIL!
Click to expand...
I can confirm it works for me.
 
Liking this gadget. Been holding out on purchasing an apple watch. Im slowly starting to get that itch
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back