This is why apple is in the process of fixing that...they recognize that LTE means LTE, and maybe in the software fix they will add the ability to turn off wifi? And apple technical has advised me that this is an issue they will fix!! so maybe you should return your watch?
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Hands-On With the New LTE-Enabled Apple Watch Series 3
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That is exactly what I said. The lte wont work outside of your home county but the watch will not stop functioning. It will still do everything it did before except for being able to access lte service.
No. That’s not the widely reported issue that they’re trying to fix. You’ve misunderstood.
as you can see from my posts and replies there are those who simple cannot deal with that, they want the phone and watch with them and just buy the products because apple made them, more than its functionality? So why did apple add LTE just for the hell of it? No, for people like those that you mentioned and others who want to leave the phone behind if need be, and the device can be on LTE!
I’ve replaced my keys and my “emergency dollars” with an August lock and ApplePay, both of which live in my iPhone and soon, my AppleWatch.
When I leave the house, I leave with nothing in my pockets, just my iPhone. No keys, no cash, no credit card, not even a wallet. With LTE on the AppleWatch, I won’t need the iPhone either.
Listen I have talked to apple about my phone being off at home and the watch connecting to wifi and not LTE.. they said that this issue along with the unauthorized connecting will be fixed in the software update.
You spoke to some guy on the phone who doesn’t have a clue what Apple are or aren’t doing.
You must be the only person on the planet who wants this massive step back in functionality!
it was escalated to a senior tech so I doubt that. we will see how it is dealt with?
Step back? please read others comments they want to ditch there phone. And Major reviewers did not like that it looked for wifi connections whether authorized or not?
Yeah. But your return period will be up soon. I’m just worried you’ll be stuck with something you don’t like
Tongue and cheek? Not to worry I will return it if this fix is not done within the 14days!
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got it..would appreciate it if you would not continue to address any of my posts..thanks
You’re splitting hairs. A smartwatch is as near to being a disposable watch as there is. Basically all consumer electronics are ultimately disposable Smartphones and now the smartwatch are the epitome of consumerism, I.e no one wants or anticipates / expects them to last or be desired after a mere few years. His grandfather was right.
My grandfather said there are only two kinds of phones: rotary and touchtone. He recommended the touch tone, and smartphones don't fit in either category. (This seems about as useful as other grandfather stories being posted here.)
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I don't like it either. My guess is that it'll be removed, but that series 4 will have some sort of a redesign to distinguish from previous models.
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I'm not even sure what you mean by this. Other than insulting coke and those who drink it. Personally, I'm a water guy
Hopefully Apple will delve into the area of non contact near-field charging. Meaning you could wear a battery infused Watchband that would give you extra hours of juice.
But hopefully battery tech will improve in the next watch version if LTE proves to be a big inhibitor for most people.
Not splitting hairs. Buying an Apple watch for $400 and wearing it every day makes more sense than buying a "dress" watch, hardly wearing it, then throwing it away one day. There are many people still wearing the original Apple watch after 2 1/2 years, and are still happy with it. They could update their watch every 2 to 4 years, wearing it every day, and it would be a smarter purchase than an heirloom that is hardly ever worn, and still one day disposed of, one way or another.
Just because you don't want one, doesn't make someone else wrong, or dumb for buying one. Just like it does not make you or someone's grandpa wrong for not buying one if you do not want one.
And...before you reply and say that you were not saying someone is wrong or dumb for buying one...you implied it.
Yes...you did.
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I took it to be elitist snobbery, and promptly ignored it.
Coca-Cola is often ordered at dinner in restaurants. And yeah, I do so occasionally myself. When you have a family with several kids, you tend not to peruse the wine list.... You're more worried about keeping the total tab somewhat reasonable.
The Apple watch is priced right at the point where it's not some junky Timex throw-away watch, but not spending big $'s for the sake of spending them on fashion statements either (unless you really wanted to, buying that first gold edition).
Like all Apple products, when you upgrade - your old one still has respectable resale value that helps offset the cost of replacement. So that's a consideration too. Nobody pays more than pennies for a cheap Casio or Timex if you want to resell one of those.
Coca-Cola is often ordered at dinner in restaurants. And yeah, I do so occasionally myself. When you have a family with several kids, you tend not to peruse the wine list.... You're more worried about keeping the total tab somewhat reasonable.
The Apple watch is priced right at the point where it's not some junky Timex throw-away watch, but not spending big $'s for the sake of spending them on fashion statements either (unless you really wanted to, buying that first gold edition).
Like all Apple products, when you upgrade - your old one still has respectable resale value that helps offset the cost of replacement. So that's a consideration too. Nobody pays more than pennies for a cheap Casio or Timex if you want to resell one of those.
I don't like it either. My guess is that it'll be removed, but that series 4 will have some sort of a redesign to distinguish from previous models.
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I'm not even sure what you mean by this. Other than insulting coke and those who drink it. Personally, I'm a water guy
All wireless phones are required to dial 911 and other emergency services even without a phone plan. Wonder if that applies to devices like the Apple Watch? If so maybe worth the upgrade regardless if one needs wireless all the time.
That is an excellent point. Never thought of that. And...in the U.S., the LTE version is only $30 more up front.
Also, I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a pricing war on service for wearables, between U.S. carriers (probably started by T-Mobile), in the next year. I think a lot of people might regret not getting the LTE option when they made their purchase.
I had the connectivity issues with AT&T here in Chicago. After wasting half the day Friday on the phone with AT&T, and them giving me conflicting reasons on why it wasn't working, I returned it. It made me realize I didn't really need the LTE. Now I have a watch that is working and we had a half marathon in Chicago today. Being without LTE didn't matter or effect my run. Everything was still tracked. And the chances of me using it to make a phone call are slim to none.
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Man, you don’t sound like have not talked to a apple person and seem ignorant of the actual capacity of the watch and that calls can now be rerouted through wifi (that’s what happens when the iPhone is on a wifi network, why should it be different for the watch).
Seems you either have not talked to Apple person or misheard them.
Not enough places in NYC take Apple Pay for it to be much more than an occasional payment option. But interesting to use a digital lock. That would be nice.
I'm probably going to upgrade my Series 0 Apple Watch with a 3, but likely not the LTE version. I like having my phone with me because of all its huge amount of functionality. So even though I wouldn't notice the extra $10 per month on my cell bill, it just seems like a waste of money.
It is so un-Apple. I hate the dot. I would have bought the non-LTE version anyways, but seriously...