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I think it could easily be a standalone product, if only Apple would get rid of the requirement to pair it with an iPhone.
 
Apple Watch requires being paired to iPhone. Pretty much answers your question.
THIS. From a technical standpoint AW cannot be used until after it’s been paired to an iPhone. It’s an iPhone companion product.
 
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I guess you could buy a car without the engine. :rolleyes:

Your sig states you have an iPhone so how, and please be specific, do you find the AW to be a standalone device?
 
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I wish ALL of the apps were independent from the iPhone app. You would think cellular AW apps would be stand alone.

You would think…
 
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