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Stunned by Apple Watch Series 3
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The post I quoted mentioned the streaming feature. You’ve been able to upload music to the watch since the first one
I was buying it to try it. There was a few SS S0/2 I had wanted that would work with my jailbroken iPhone and they had no return policy. From what everyone was saying I expected it to just blow me away. It's supposed to be this amazing extension of my phone.
I'm either on my phone or iPad pro and only really needed the watch for notifications on Tuesday and Thursday when my professors don't allow us to use our phones. I use my iPP strictly for school and don't have iMessage on it.
I'm always on my phone..like always. Whether it's for work, school or play. So my watch isn't handy on a day like today.
My main gripe is how uncomfortable it is. I knew it would be uncomfortable since I haven't worn a watch in 15 years but this is just a no go. I hate how the 38 and 42 look on me. Not to mention when I wear the watch on my left wrist it makes my whole arm hurt and tingle (I do have carpal tunnel).
The health benefits don't help me cause I see my doctors every week. Notifications actually ended up annoying me. I forgot I get like 10-15 notifications a minute and hearing my watch and feeling the vibration didn't keep me happy either. I should've just really thought out my purchase more. I thought I did but apparently I haven't.
I can easily adjust between the 7+ and 8 in like 5 minutes but this watch is meh. I'll just return it and buy some hair extensions.
It seems like you are way too addicted to your phone and could use some time away from it - and I don’t know what you read before purchase but the usecasr you mention doesn’t really sound like there is use for it
Traded my S0 in at Best Buy for $85.
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Interesting...
-What type of band came with yours? A different band or loosening it might reduce pain.
-You can toggle or setup which notifications actually come to your watch. It sounds like yours is on “mirror my iphone”.
-The Watch is an extension of your phone, but for minimal tasks or quick things that won’t require you to pull out your phone.
Maybe you need a little more time to play around with it and get adjusted to it. Maybe there’s something you’ll like about it? Workouts? Music syncing?
It seems like you are way too addicted to your phone and could use some time away from it - and I don’t know what you read before purchase but the usecasr you mention doesn’t really sound like there is use for it
My phone helps me avoid spending more money than I already do. If i wasnt on my phone a lot I'd probably be on 2-3 more meds.
I'm just bummed, no watch for my 7+ :/
Those of you that upgraded from Series 0 to Series 3, how is the volume on the built in speaker for calls? I played with maybe 2 calls on my S0 and while the other end could hear me great, I had to hold the watch next to my ear to be able to participate.
Since one of the big features being touted on S3 is the calling capabilities have they increased the volume enough to make it actually work? Or maybe on another Series before 3 and after 0?
When I got my S0 I told myself I’d wait for the 4th gen to upgrade, since most iOS devices get great on the 4th gen (iPhone 4, iPad 4th gen, Apple TV 4th gen, etc). Sounds like the S3 has a lot of benefit, but I’m curious if I should go ahead and hold out for S4.
Since one of the big features being touted on S3 is the calling capabilities have they increased the volume enough to make it actually work? Or maybe on another Series before 3 and after 0?
When I got my S0 I told myself I’d wait for the 4th gen to upgrade, since most iOS devices get great on the 4th gen (iPhone 4, iPad 4th gen, Apple TV 4th gen, etc). Sounds like the S3 has a lot of benefit, but I’m curious if I should go ahead and hold out for S4.
Much much louder on the S3. I can easily have a conversation on the watch in the car now without feeling like I need to hold it up right next to my face.
Why is the price of the Apple Watch series 3 less expensive than the Apple Watch series 2?
In other words, for the GPS only version size 42 if I were to purchase a refurb series 2 gps 42 it cost $469.00 while the series 3 42 size brand new cost $359.00
In other words, for the GPS only version size 42 if I were to purchase a refurb series 2 gps 42 it cost $469.00 while the series 3 42 size brand new cost $359.00
This is my first day wearing my gray Edition Series 3 AW, and I love it. It's certainly the most impressive gadget I've ever had. I was away from home without my phone (which was off) and simply told Siri to call my wife. The call was made instantly. It's miraculous.
I can't get over the silly threads and Google reviews dealing with the red top on the crown. How silly!
I can't get over the silly threads and Google reviews dealing with the red top on the crown. How silly!
