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What if... iOS 8.3 is released on or before April 24?
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If you are referring to the apple watch app in 8.2, then I'd say the reason it came in 8.2 instead of 8.3 was to have it on as many iPhones as possible, so on release day most people are ready. It's not useless, its about making launch as smooth as possible.
8.3 will be compatible with the Apple Watch just like 8.2 so what does it matter?
Exactly my thoughts. There is no reason why the release of iOS 8.3 would have any negative effect on the
Watch.
Actually I hope 8.3 drops sooner rather than later. It looks like the next jailbreak release won't be out until 8.3 comes out. The sooner 8.3 is released, the sooner I can get a jailbreak.
Give 8.3 2 weeks after the watch arrives and a million people are using it. You just never know what little thing might show up in software. I would hate to do a 8.3 the day the watch arrives and then 8.4 a few days later.
They were brilliant doing the base update for the watch for 8.2. They got an advertisement on every phone and it probably makes the review watches work much better. I am happy to know I can already get my picture favorites folder ready and waiting to sync to the watch beforehand. I already HAVE a favorites folder on my phone where I put the pictures I show off the most but now I will add more.
They were brilliant doing the base update for the watch for 8.2. They got an advertisement on every phone and it probably makes the review watches work much better. I am happy to know I can already get my picture favorites folder ready and waiting to sync to the watch beforehand. I already HAVE a favorites folder on my phone where I put the pictures I show off the most but now I will add more.
Nope, not at all. In fact, another way to look at it, launching on 8.2 first was smart. That way, it can give Apple more time to test the companion app so there are no issues. If there are, Apple can patch them in 8.3.
So in that regard, it should launch before Apple watch goes on sale.
So in that regard, it should launch before Apple watch goes on sale.
I don't understand what releasing iOS 8.3 has to do with the
Isn't 8.3 rumored to be the Beats/iTunes update?
I think that's 8.4 as it stands right now. But of course, flexible schedule and all that.
Sounds right and 8.3 will have bug fixes only. However I still don't understand what the OP is posting about, do you?
What does iOS 8.3 have to do with the Watch?? Wasn't that the purpose of Apple releasing iOS 8.2?
Watch?? Wasn't that the purpose of Apple releasing iOS 8.2?
I'm assuming some people wouldn't appreciate a software update before AW launch or on AW launch day as Apple may tell you to even upgrade to iOS 8.3 even though there's support for it in 8.2 (doubt it though)
We'll have to wait and see I guess.
I think the OP, like others here, are upset that we have the Apple Watch Companion app, and either 1) its useless until the Watch is on sale or 2) have no interest in the Watch. As such, they label it bloatware.
