In fairness, Apple don’t allow any browser on their platforms but their own. Even Chrome and Firefox on iOS are using Safari under the hood, so even if the developer did write an entire browser stack, Apple would probably reject it.
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In fairness, Apple don’t allow any browser on their platforms but their own. Even Chrome and Firefox on iOS are using Safari under the hood, so even if the developer did write an entire browser stack, Apple would probably reject it.
I have a one-line Shortcut to lunch the BBC website so I can access any articles in there.
It‘s basic - no back button, but for quick checking of the news when my iPhone is not to hand it’s very usable
Yes, I actually emailed the Google link to my iCloud email which isn’t used for anything. When I needed to browse something on the web, on my watch, I just went to email and clicked on the link so it wouldn’t get buried in iMessage. Always there and works great.
That said, I still bought this app because I’m a sucker for new utility apps. It’s only a dollar. I found more than that in the center console crevice of my car.
In the Watch app list view, it’s all the way at the bottom. In the iPhone App Library, which I had trouble finding, it’s listed under “M” for Mu. Really messy. I couldn’t find it in the App Store either. Had to use the link in 9to5Mac.
This is a classic example of useless invention. Apple watch could use a better battery life but instead this person just thinking of making this useless browser
It is a good thing everyone has choices as to how they wish to use their watch.
The app isn't useless just because you blindly deem it so. It isn't meant for full time use. It is meant for times when someone doesn't have their phone with them, and needs to check a website.
Having a break during exercises? Drink protein or chat with someone else. Browsing the web in that above situation looks like FOMO for me.
Me? None. But for a lot of people with very small needs, who only perform basic tasks, an Apple TV with iPadOS instead of tvOS, plus a bluetooth keyboard and mouse, could replace a Mac mini.
I've just downloaded on my S7 Watch, and tested it with speedometer 2 browser benchmark.
The final score was 19.9
Pretty low, but again it's just a watch ?
The final score was 19.9
Pretty low, but again it's just a watch ?
It works well, believe it or not. I was able to log into MR using the app and make a post (via dictation) using my series 6. This kind of feature comes in handy when you see someone wrong on the Internet and feel compelled to correct them immediately.
Pointless. Looking at my Apple Watch for more then a minute already hurts my hand in that position.
On your Mac .. With option m you get µ. Then on an email to yourself type µBrowser. Checking that mail on iPhone copy µBrowser. In the App Store search field Paste µBrowser. It'll take you right there.
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On your Mac .. With option m you get µ. Then on an email to yourself type µBrowser. Checking that mail on iPhone copy µBrowser. In the App Store search field Paste µBrowser. It'll take you right there.
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Why not?
Nobody said you have to use the browser as the main part of the Apple Watch experience, but it’s merely showing the extended capabilities.
So to answer your question of ‘why’? ……………Because it’s fascinating.