These days I'm pondering the idea of having just an Apple Watch (cellular) when I go out. In the future I wonder if the wearables will eventually replace the phone. I know for a lot of people they can't imaging being without their phone, but I feel somewhat liberated by not being anchored to it like a ball and chain. You can do most of the basic stuff with the watch, until you
get home and can do everything else on your laptop (et al). The biggest obstacle I feel would be the necessity to take pictures in case of an emergency. For example, if you got into an accident, you might want to use your camera phone to document the damage etc. There is the the CMRA camera watch band which would be a great solution, but I think it is vapourware.
It sounds like you're trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist. While I agree that a watch may one day replace a phone as we know it why would you do this today? I mean if you're going to wear some type of dress without pockets or go swimming then maybe but other than that I don't see a reason to do this. Am I missing something?
More of a rhetorical question, and maybe doesn't make sense to those who might not remember the days without cell phones. Could you do without your phone if you had an Apple Watch Cellular. I'm intrigued by this idea.
When running, I leave my phone behind, unless I am going for a run that last 26+ miles. At work, I have my phone in my pocket but, I use my watch most of the time for texts email and some calls. Outside of work, I try to leave my phone home most of the time.
More of a rhetorical question and maybe doesn't make sense to those who might not remember a day without cell phones. People do that today when they go running or something. It's the reason a cellular option sells at all on the watch. The problem is unless you're going running or a similar activity often it becomes a question of is it worth it to pay the extra initial cost then every month to have it. I think that's the main reason the cellular model doesn't sell as well. The example you used if you got into an accident and needed pictures would mean you would be driving so having a phone isn't really a
bother. Unless you're talking about getting ran over by a car then I think pictures might not be your biggest concern. I have a S4 wifi only watch and I'll probably get the S6 cellular when it comes out. Why? Because it's only a few extra bucks and I waste more than that on coffee. Do I need it or is it practical? No way
I do so sometimes. When I exercise, I always leave the phone at home now. If I'm going somewhere where I don't want to be bothered or I need to focus, then I also leave the phone at home. If I'm running to the store, I"ll often leave the phone in the car & Just take in my watch.
I do so sometimes. When I exercise, I always leave the phone at home now. If I'm going somewhere where I don't want to be bothered or I need to focus, then I also leave the phone at home. If I'm running to the store, I"ll often leave the phone in the car & Just take in my
watch. Do you have to manually turn the cellular on or does it know when it's away from
your phone to use it?
Do you have to manually turn the cellular on or does it know when it's away from your phone to use it? It is always on in the background. It will always connect via Bluetooth to the phone when close enough. When it moves beyond the phone, it will look for
wifi. If there’s no wifi, it will connect to cellular. It all happens automatically.
It is always on in the background. It will always connect via Bluetooth to the phone when close enough. When it moves beyond the phone, it will look for wifi. If there’s no wifi, it will connect to cellular. It all happens automatically. Oh okay. The
battery hit doesn't happen unless it connects to cellular though right? I'm a bit excited for the S6 AW ?
One of the biggest problems I have, is that there are times when I need access to some of my passwords. 1Password doesn’t afford the watch user the opportunity view passwords from the vault on the watch. And Apple Notes is not available. LastPass allows you to view your vault on the watch. I need to update my vault. lol I also use an app called “CheatSheet”, which syncs with my iOS
devices and works very well on the watch. I can create folders for specific notes I need to view on a regular basis.
Oh okay. The battery hit doesn't happen unless it connects to cellular though right? I'm a bit excited for the S6 AW ? You will really like having the cellular option. It makes the watch that more useful, not to mention freeing you from the ”tether”
of the phone.”
Oh okay. The battery hit doesn't happen unless it connects to cellular though right? I'm a bit excited for the S6 AW ? Correct for the most part. You also see a battery hit if you are on wifi (compared to being in bluetooth connection with the phone) but
it's much less severe than being on cellular. I could probably make it an entire day if I were on wifi the whole time, but the difference between connecting to phone and connecting to wifi is real. That ins't the case with cellular. If you're connected to your phone, there is no battery hit.
You will really like having the cellular option. It makes the watch that more useful, not to mention freeing you from the ”tether” of the phone.” I carry my phone with me everywhere. I can't do the same things on the watch as I can on the phone.
Like simple tasks such as a basic web (Google) search without Siri and you don't even get a browser with that. It's good for replying "OTW" or something short to texts but the handwriting is so slow and voice dictation almost unusable for anything other than short messages. If you say too much it just stops then you can't send what's already dictated so you have to start over again. Don't get me wrong I love my AW because it does fitness tracking and notifications (The main reason I like it) but
it's not in the same realm as the iPhone. It's more like a remote control for the iPhone.
I carry my phone with me everywhere. I can't do the same things on the watch as I can on the phone. Like simple tasks such as a basic web (Google) search without Siri and you don't even get a browser with that. It's good for replying "OTW" or something short to texts but the
handwriting is so slow and voice dictation almost unusable for anything other than short messages. If you say too much it just stops then you can't send what's already dictated so you have to start over again. Don't get me wrong I love my AW because it does fitness tracking and notifications (The main reason I like it) but it's not in the same realm as the iPhone. It's more like a remote control for the iPhone. You are right. For most things, the watch can handle. Web
searches and lengthy text reply in a busy place is not really conducive. For the most part, I can get by with succinct text sending or receiving. I don’t miss web searching.
You are right. For most things, the watch can handle. Web searches and lengthy text reply in a busy place is not really conducive. For the most part, I can get by with succinct text sending or receiving. I don’t miss web searching. I think if they
could fix Siri the watch would be much more capable. With advancements in AI I'm confident it will happen. For now I just use it within it's capabilities. I don't haul plywood with my small car and don't really consider it a problem because it can't do this.
I frequently venture out - work, play, errands - with just the watch and no phone. Works flawlessly for me. With AirPods in the pocket, easy to put them in to make calls, listen to music, etc. In fact, I leave the phone home 90% of the time I leave the house now.
When running, I leave my phone behind, unless I am going for a run that last 26+ miles. At work, I have my phone in my pocket but, I use my watch most of the time for texts email and some calls. Outside of work, I try to leave my phone home most of the time. Why 26+ miles? Battery life?
I have to be digressive here, but I feel Siri's intelligence is growing at a snail's pace especially considering the resources thrown at her. I think if they could fix Siri the watch would be much more capable. With advancements in AI I'm confident it will happen. For
now I just use it within it's capabilities. I don't haul plywood with my small car and don't really consider it a problem because it can't do this.
The lack of Apple notes could be an issue for me, but I don't think I really use it while on the go. It's nothing that can't wait until I get back to my MBP. One of the biggest problems I have,
is that there are times when I need access to some of my passwords. 1Password doesn’t afford the watch user the opportunity view passwords from the vault on the watch. And Apple Notes is not available. LastPass allows you to view your vault on the watch. I need to update my vault. lol I also use an app called “CheatSheet”, which syncs with my iOS devices and works very well on the watch. I can create folders for specific notes I need to view on a regular basis.
That's awesome. Does the battery last the entire day when you use it this way? I frequently venture out - work, play, errands - with just the watch and no phone. Works flawlessly for me. With AirPods in the pocket, easy to put them in to make calls, listen to music, etc.
In fact, I leave the phone home 90% of the time I leave the house now.
I'm wondering if anyone goes daily with only their Apple Watch and how successful they feel it is. IMO Apple Watch = iPhone Nano
I’m curious what happens if your phone is off. Does the AW (cellular) still function the same way? IMO Apple Watch = iPhone Nano
Workout or jogging phone stays home. At work phone is put in drawer and rarely sees the light of day.
I believe Apple Watch will one day eventually replace iPhone as the main device, once virtual keyboard or virtual screen etc becomes available, like those shown in various sci-fi movies because Apple Watch is far more portable than phone. I’m curious what happens if your phone is off. Does the AW (cellular) still function the same way? Yes. It will work as if your phone is out of range.
As with many who’ve already replied I take mine out for exercise, the beach and the running to the local shop without my phone. Can you go out with your Apple Watch without your phone?Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby
With Apple Watch with cellular and an activated cellular plan, you can stay connected even when away from your iPhone. For all other models of Apple Watch, there are still things you can do even when you are away from your iPhone and not connected to Wi-Fi.
How far can I be away from my phone Apple Watch?Normal Bluetooth range is around 33 feet / 10 meters (this will vary in practice due to wireless interference). Whenever the Apple Watch cannot connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, it will attempt, as a fallback, to connect to a compatible Wi-Fi network.
Can I leave my phone at home and listen to music on Apple Watch?If you're connected to Wi-Fi or cellular on your Apple Watch Series 3 or later, you can stream Apple Music and Apple Podcasts even when you're away from your iPhone. You can also sync music and podcasts from your iPhone to your watch.
Can I use my watch and leave my phone at home?Connected to the Internet over Wi-Fi
If your watch supports Wi-Fi, it can stay connected to your phone at any distance when they're both connected to the Internet. To stay connected to your phone, turn on and connect to Wi-Fi on your watch.
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