I have 9/26-9/28 delivery for a series 2 stainless steel with links
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Apple Watch Series 1&2 |OT| Better, Wetter
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I have 9/26-9/28 delivery for a series 2 stainless steel with links
Same for me with a series 2 space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band. Ordered about 30 minutes after they went live.
SuperPac
Member
No - only music and photos can put files on the watch as far as I'm aware, so third party apps like podcast players still rely on playing from the phone. Apple doesn't have a Watch version of their own podcast app yet either. If they did they'd probably let you do it from that.
The Last Wizard
Member
I've got a date of sept 30, hoping I'll be able to grab one at the Apple Store when I pick up my 7. I'll just cancel the one from the website if I can grab it.
infiniteloop
Member
complications just show info. to do anything you tap them to go to the app.
Technosteve
Banned
Hi, who is getting ceramic apple watch
Chittagong
Gold Member
wow, then I just missed the launch delivery. Surprised that there actually was demand for launch day sell out.
The watch looks pretty interesting to me, but I'll make a decision once Microsoft announces the Band 3, hopefully in the next month or couple of months.
Fitness-wise, the Band 2 is more appealing, and the Watch 2 didn't make any upgrades (besides waterproofing it, which is critical to me).
On the other hand, being able to handle notifications and whatnot from the Watch is something I'd definitely miss from the Band.
Fitness-wise, the Band 2 is more appealing, and the Watch 2 didn't make any upgrades (besides waterproofing it, which is critical to me).
On the other hand, being able to handle notifications and whatnot from the Watch is something I'd definitely miss from the Band.
jts
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Only started today but this is kinda fun already.
Really hope Apple Watch-GAF will come together for it.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Yep id be down. I try to get as much running in as possible but I literally haven't for about 3 weeks and I've lost my motivation
eyeball_kid
Member
Since podcasts are just mp3 files after all, you could just add them manually to your phone as music files and then add them to the Watch from there. A bit more effort, but should work.
Me!! But its looking like a late October-Early November for me.
That scratch proof housing, and sleek white and black motif. Too bad they discontinued the black leather loop. I was going to get that or the stone leather loop.
Oh well.
Zeyphersan
Banned
If they end up coming out wi a Black Ceramic for Series 3 I'll lay down any money required
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Deleted member 22576
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I mean maybe. I'm sure the case itself is slightly unique too. i obviously don't know the exact reason but the more unique versions had a slower launch last year.
Dr. Feel Good
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Ok excuse my ignorance on this but I want a watch that looks good formal but also want a sport band for working out. Part of me is leaning towards the gold case for this. Does anyone feel that looks good with say more formal attire?
Narpas Sword0
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I really don't like the silver aluminum for formal use. My wife has the gold which looks fine to me in various settings. I have the gray which I feel the same about.
With the black face of the touchscreen, I prefer the black surround so it doesn't scream THIS IS A SMART WATCH to everyone. It deemphasizes the big black square in the center of the frame.
With the black face of the touchscreen, I prefer the black surround so it doesn't scream THIS IS A SMART WATCH to everyone. It deemphasizes the big black square in the center of the frame.
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
Agreed part of me feels the silver comes off a little obnoxious. I want it to be subtle. I probably wouldn't wear with a full on suit but with a nice button up and dress pants I was thinking a gold face with a brown leather band. And then use concrete sport for working out.
diablos991
Can’t stump the diablos
For formal I always break out one of my Swiss movement watches.
For business casual I would sport a space grey or silver with a metal or leather band.
For causal I would do space grey or silver with a sport or leather band.
Zeyphersan
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When are we doing this sharing stuff so I can embarrass myself
eyeball_kid
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Has anyone received one of the new nylon bands yet? Curious how the new Midnight Blue/Light Pink band looks.
If you're concerned about wearing it with formal attire, I'd go for the Stainless Steel, either color. Aluminum does okay with casual and dressy night outs, but for a suit you've gotta go SS. Or level up to baller status with the ceramic like JayDub.
If you're concerned about wearing it with formal attire, I'd go for the Stainless Steel, either color. Aluminum does okay with casual and dressy night outs, but for a suit you've gotta go SS. Or level up to baller status with the ceramic like JayDub.
CharminUltra
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Crap, I'm now tempted. Depending on the reviews + more friend/online impressions I might just wait for a thinner version.
Zeyphersan
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I was under the impression that force touch can really only recognize regular+depressed, while 3D Touch is more nuanced. For example on the watch if you force touch and don't do it hard enough it'll just bounce back. You can hold it at the halfway mark. With the phone you can hold at at halfway as long as you want
Force Touch is used like a button, it's an activation. 3D Touch is constantly measuring how hard you're pushing down and knows those measurements are different from a simple binary
eyeball_kid
Member
Yeah it looks really classy and modern. I'll probably re-up for Series 3 and I'd seriously consider the ceramic.
LyleLanley
Banned
Isn't force touch sightly different than 3D touch? Force touch just turns the entire screen into one big button, it doesn't matter how hard or where you press.
Didn't know this. I skipped out on the 6s and just assumed Apple renamed force touch to 3D touch because force touch sounds kind of creepy
Surely you could find one online somewhere that hasn't been used? Or maybe a third party one that is similar (and isn't hot garbage quality).
Zeyphersan
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Do you guys know which third-party apps actually do the Workout app stuff: continuous heart rate and sensors and stuff? Does Pocket Yoga?
finalflame
Gold Member
I really wanted the Series 2 Edition, but then I remembered how little I use my original Watch nowadays. Leave it on its dock like .. 80% of the time.
I just hope the Series 3 brings some more meaningful improvements and they keep the ceramic Edition.
I just hope the Series 3 brings some more meaningful improvements and they keep the ceramic Edition.
aparisi2274
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Wonder how big of a bump in speed there will be between the OG watch and the refreshed series 1 watch.
I ask, because I like my current Apple Watch, and wasn't planning on upgrading, but now my curiosity has been piqued and am curious about how this new dual processor will affect speeds.
I ask, because I like my current Apple Watch, and wasn't planning on upgrading, but now my curiosity has been piqued and am curious about how this new dual processor will affect speeds.
The_Inquisitor
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Strava does. Zombies Run also does.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
That's not true. If you do force/3d touch on a watch face, you can easily notice that the nuances are possible. I can hold the watch face in the various states of half-way depress. Force and 3D touch are the exact same thing in terms of hardware, it's just that the software layer on the watch has the mid-presses disabled in all the interfaces bar the main watch face.
Zeyphersan
Banned
Cool. Just tested, Pocket Yoga does as well. I don't think it updated your workout ring until wOS3 officially comes out and the app is updated. I started a yoga practice and the heart rate sensor was always on so it's doing something
brianmcdoogle
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when traveling, do you guys just pack the charger, or do you use a case like the twelve south one?
finalflame
Gold Member
You get the stronger glass and it definitely stands out. I have an aluminum original Watch; the screen has gathered a couple of noticeable scratches and I definitely notice people's SS a lot more.
So, up to you if those things are worth $200.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
You also get a lot more glare in direct sun with SS sapphire screen. SS watch used to be completely unreadable in direct sun, but now hopefully with a much brighter screen it won't be as much of an issue (but the extra glare should still remain). You'll also have a lot more visible microscratches on the shiny surface. My aluminum watch basically looks mint after a year of wearing, but under a magnifying glass I can see some micro-scratches on it, it's just that a matte surface hides them really well from a plain sight. On the other hand, everyone I know who has SS watch, has visible tiny scratches on it. SS watch is also noticeably heavier, which some people like, others don't.
IMHO, the aluminum watch also goes better with the silicone and woven straps. There's something about the matte surface on them that just matches nicely.
I really dislike the no crown decoration on the aluminum watch though, and it's true that stainless steel look more classically premium. Oh, and it definitely looks nicer paired with leather straps that have lugs.
Zeyphersan
Banned
I'm rocking a Series 0 SS right now and LOVE it. Can't imagine going to aluminum. I love the look, I love the premium feel, I love it all.
The only change I'm making when getting the Series 2 is I'm going Space Black SS this time instead of normal
After picking up a discounted SS I don't think I can ever go back. to paraphrase Tim Cook, it's gorgeous
I don't plan on actively using apps so hopefully my series 0 will last me a long time - always on screen or fully custom faces would be the only features to get me to upgrade
Also custom vibrations please in watch OS4
jts
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He's a famous rapper.
Lana Del Rey
Banned
I'm definitely joining the GAF activity club.
I personally think the only good looking apple watch is the sport one, black brushed aluminium. The rest looks rather terrible. For women I dig the dark blue band and rose gold one.
I've got my order in for the 16th. Pretty excited.
I personally think the only good looking apple watch is the sport one, black brushed aluminium. The rest looks rather terrible. For women I dig the dark blue band and rose gold one.
I've got my order in for the 16th. Pretty excited.
Stormwatch
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I ordered a Series 2 42mm SS with Milanese Loop and a spare Sport Band. I know I'm late in getting my order in, but I wanted to try a few on before being sure what I wanted. Unfortunately it probably wont ship for over a month. I'll eventually join the GAF Activity Club, though 
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