AFAIK Pandora is only available in the US and Australia, which means that indeed, most iPhone owners have never used Pandora.
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Pandora CFO Calls Apple a 'Frenemy,' Says Music Service is Coming to CarPlay and Apple Watch
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BT LE is 100M, that's the spec. Doesn't mean it will go through 100M of walls of course. You said the gym didn't you. Is your gym bigger than 100M, is your gym bag farther away than 100M? A WIFI network can cover and entire hotel or gym, so hey! Android wear can't do that currently, though Tizen I think can.
So, be a tech nerd buddy, running a thick slab with next to no app on your wrist, while I run with next to nothing with several hour of my own music. If getting streaming music while you run on the road is that important, I won't stop you?
I've been trying to find out also but haven't gotten any good answers from the emails I've sent either. Wondering if they really plan on it. Was hoping for it to be ready for opening day but that's slowly fading away.
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The alpine deck has a BT chip in it hoping they will activate with a firmware upgrade once the new iOS is out but like most hardware companies they will probably make you pay by purchasing new hardware.
I love Pandora. It is one of my iPhone apps that I use every day. I pay for the ad free version and prefer it over iTunes Radio. Good to hear they will have an Apple watch app. One of the coolest things about my Pebble was controlling Pandora. My phone could be in my pocket or across the room and I could change tracks on my watch.
Apple has lots of frenemies...Google, Samsung, Microsoft, etc. I kind of wish Apple had bought Pandora but they bought Beats instead so I doubt they would ever buy Pandora now.
Apple has lots of frenemies...Google, Samsung, Microsoft, etc. I kind of wish Apple had bought Pandora but they bought Beats instead so I doubt they would ever buy Pandora now.
Yep. My Lifetime is a HUGE 2 story center and lockers are in the far lower level corner. The Gear S uses the same BT Specs and it doesn't reach there.
yes, the Gear S can.
I have plenty of apps and hours of my own music plus streaming capability via wifi or cell. I do both and don't need to carry a phone at all and can use the built in GPS/Cell to track my run while listening to tunes.
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iTunes Radio killed almost all chance of me ever using Pandora. I'd imagine the integration of it makes it a much more obvious choice for others too. But I still use Pandora when iTunes Radio won't work. Seriously, can't I have a Christmas music playlist in December that doesn't randomly stop playing every 5 songs? 
The reviews about the Gear S that said this KILLS THE BATTERY FAST (especially GPS+Cell), I'm guessing you'll need to recharge once to finish the day (unless your use the rest of the day is slight)... Typical use, which doesn't include a long run with the GPS/Cell running is 16h (as reported on review sites). The charging thing also has a propensity to fail (and Samsung dragging its feet on replacing it). The reviews for this thing are not glowing at all BTW (3.5/5 average).
The point is, I won't need a phone either (and who cares about GPS tracking (are you lost?) when its unreliable to tell you the speed your going (precision is about 8meter even when you don't have obstruction)) and I value not having a big sweaty hunk on my wrist when I run 1h+. The heart monitor on the watch is also not really that good even at rest (as reviews report, let alone when you run).
Find more interesting friends. It's not an uncommon app. It may just be an issue of demographic.
me neither. But thats mostly because it doesn't ****ing work here. or anywhere outside USA, NZ and Australia...
I used it a little back when knowing a zip code was enough to convince them you were American. Kinda sad they haven't managed to expand much beyond the US.
I workout or run in the morning for 1-2hrs total time with the Gear S and battery goes down about 35-40% if I use the both GPS and BT for music. I charge it while I'm showering and it's back to 100% with ease. It's all about understanding the technology. Many of the reviewers clearly do not. Read them too.
16hrs sounds about right if GPS is on. However, there's no need to leave GPS on unless you're using it without a phone and need GPS. Otherwise, it taps the GPS off your phone when BT connected. Charger wise, people are breaking the top tab. I do agree it's not a great design. My son broke mine when I asked him to get it off the charger. Meh...not a big deal as it doesn't cause anything to "fail" it just requires I charge it with the batter secured to the watch via band of velcro or something. Not ideal, but it doesn't matter to me.
You must not be a runner. Health/running apps can track your route, track distance, time, speed, etc. Again, if you're not into running or biking, then you won't need it. In terms of GPS use, it's awesome to use when I'm in the city. Traveling in NYC for example, I can go out, not take my phone and still have a fully functioning GPS and text, email, contacts, schedule, and full phone capability.
Personally I enjoy trying to break free from carrying a physical phone. Helps me focus on other things more and people across from me vs worry about leaving my phone on a bar, in a cab or having to tuck it in pants pocket, etc. I can run errands while at home, leave with just my shorts and a t-shirt and not have to even take my phone because it automatically forwards everything. It even connects to the BT in my car where I can then stream from Milk Music play my songs off it's storage or answer calls seamlessly.
You clearly don't use one or you'd know the accuracy is spot-on. It's not some 8M off when running. It's also very light in weight. deceivingly so. Much easier than having a phone strapped to my arm or bouncing in my pocket. Again, it's clear you're not as avid a runner so I wouldn't expect you'd know.
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You're funny. Works fine for me and matches my Polar Beat device fairly closely. Problem with the reviews is they likely don't wear it snug as people tend to wear watches more loose than tight which of course isn't going to work well when you're trying to have a sensor make contact with your skin. I do the same as I like a loose fit but when I run, I move it one notch tighter. All in knowing how to use a device.In the end, no doubt the iWatch with it's apps and great interface will be a huge hit once they put a sim card in it. I'd even likely switch to iOS again if they did that.
I do also think once the masses realize the benefits of even a tethered device in the world of iOS they will take off even faster. IMO they just need to work on the styling a bit. Offer a nice LG Watch R round style and I think they might win more appeal as well and is one of the best looking ones out there. That would of course be more work for interlace design, etc. and based on typical Apple, I don't see that happening.
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Are you sure? I know it has a BT chip but according to Alpine documentation the phone needs to plugged in. I have the ilx-007 and there is no BT pairing in settings. I was hoping they would release a firmware upgrade once wireless CarPlay was supported on the apple side.
This would be great news for me if Pandora was actually available in the UK. I used it extensively while in the US on long road trips and I would pay for it in a heartbeat, but so far, no joy with a UK launch.
I already have CarPlay - just need the service now!
I already have CarPlay - just need the service now!
"frenemy"? another word to add to my "dumb words" list, which includes such words as "freemium", "foodie", and "touch base".
I like Pandora too but I don't think it's as simple as Apple "Buying Pandora". Unless it's a hostile takeover, a company has to be for sale.
