Actually I just tested out sleep tracking with my Watch and the AutoSleep app. I charged my Watch first before going to bed. After sleeping for about 7.5 hours, I went from 100% to 94% after waking up.
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Apple Pre-order Thread - iPhone 8, 8+, Watch Series 3, AppleTV 4K
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Actually I just tested out sleep tracking with my Watch and the AutoSleep app. I charged my Watch first before going to bed. After sleeping for about 7.5 hours, I went from 100% to 94% after waking up.
Sounds pretty great.
Good to know - thank you.
LordOfChaos
Member
That's a lotta cooling. I wonder how high A10X can clock in here. They should really aggressively pursue game developers for this!
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511
They dropped the requirement to support the wand controller, and it's easily more powerful than the 360/PS3/Switch, it could run some decent AAAs (like Doom on Switch). Would people buy it as a console, probably not, but if you're getting a high end streamer anyways, being a nifty microconsole on the side could be a bonus.
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511
They dropped the requirement to support the wand controller, and it's easily more powerful than the 360/PS3/Switch, it could run some decent AAAs (like Doom on Switch). Would people buy it as a console, probably not, but if you're getting a high end streamer anyways, being a nifty microconsole on the side could be a bonus.
I have been going back and forth and decided to get the 8+ instead of waiting for X. It has everything I need to upgrade which is wireless charging and LTE support on my carrier which my 7+ does not. Will grab the second gen of X later next year. I get the feeling that's what was going to happen anyway with the supply constraints.
LyleLanley
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That's a lotta cooling. I wonder how high A10X can clock in here. They should really aggressively pursue game developers for this!
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Apple+TV+4K+Teardown/97511
They dropped the requirement to support the wand controller, and it's easily more powerful than the 360/PS3/Switch, it could run some decent AAAs (like Doom on Switch). Would people buy it as a console, probably not, but if you're getting a high end streamer anyways, being a nifty microconsole on the side could be a bonus.
I can't imagine this getting serious game support without Apple including a real controller in the box.
LordOfChaos
Member
That would be nice, but probably also drive up the cost to 200 (Nvidia dropped the game controller pack-in to match the ATVs price just recently).
Dropping the wand controller requirement at least was nice, so any steelseries or whatever controller you have for other iDevices will work on this.
holy crap - the apple watch is a serious upgrade from my microsoft band 2 - it's incredible.
Some questions if anyone can help...
1) Can you plug the USB charger into a USB hub fine? (as opposed to the wall plug)
2) Is it possible to see the route of the run I went on from the Activity app?
3) Is there anyway you can make the steps from your watch transfer to the fitbit app? Currently it only tracks steps from when I move with the phone
Thanks
Some questions if anyone can help...
1) Can you plug the USB charger into a USB hub fine? (as opposed to the wall plug)
2) Is it possible to see the route of the run I went on from the Activity app?
3) Is there anyway you can make the steps from your watch transfer to the fitbit app? Currently it only tracks steps from when I move with the phone
Thanks
1) Yepholy crap - the apple watch is a serious upgrade from my microsoft band 2 - it's incredible.
Some questions if anyone can help...
1) Can you plug the USB charger into a USB hub fine? (as opposed to the wall plug)
2) Is it possible to see the route of the run I went on from the Activity app?
3) Is there anyway you can make the steps from your watch transfer to the fitbit app? Currently it only tracks steps from when I move with the phone
Thanks
2) Yep, provided you have GPS data from Watch or phone. It can be found at the bottom of the respective training overview
3) I dont know how the Fitbit app works. If it syncs with Health, your steps from the watch should be there. If it doesnt, I guess not. Also check priority order for devices in Health for step data, make sure the watch is on top.
I dunno man this is my 42mm lol
And I gotta echo what yall been saying, this battery is clearly lasting longer than my Series 1 ever did. I even went on a 1 hour run on LTE and was only able to drop it to about 45% by the end of a very long day.
Apple Watch doesnt sync with Fitbit. There are outside app solutions but I dont know any that work reliably. I dont think any count steps toward your competitive totals. They only pull the number as if youve entered it manually.holy crap - the apple watch is a serious upgrade from my microsoft band 2 - it's incredible.
Some questions if anyone can help...
1) Can you plug the USB charger into a USB hub fine? (as opposed to the wall plug)
2) Is it possible to see the route of the run I went on from the Activity app?
3) Is there anyway you can make the steps from your watch transfer to the fitbit app? Currently it only tracks steps from when I move with the phone
Thanks
holy crap - the apple watch is a serious upgrade from my microsoft band 2 - it's incredible.
Some questions if anyone can help...
1) Can you plug the USB charger into a USB hub fine? (as opposed to the wall plug)
2) Is it possible to see the route of the run I went on from the Activity app?
3) Is there anyway you can make the steps from your watch transfer to the fitbit app? Currently it only tracks steps from when I move with the phone
Thanks
I think after a run you have to save it for it to show up in the phone later? Or at least I think you used to
I dont have the Fitbit app but I think I can send steps to MyFitnessPal. Under sources in the health app you can turn in read or write permission for various data
Can anyone help with how to make the watch vibrate only (so no ringing noise) when you receive a text or phone call?
I can't figure it out in the notifications. Also the watch doesn't come 'alive' when someone rings - I have to lift my wrist to see the notification turn on?
Thanks
I can't figure it out in the notifications. Also the watch doesn't come 'alive' when someone rings - I have to lift my wrist to see the notification turn on?
Thanks
Open the watch control center and make sure the bell is crossed out.Can anyone help with how to make the watch vibrate only (so no ringing noise) when you receive a text or phone call?
I can't figure it out in the notifications. Also the watch doesn't come 'alive' when someone rings - I have to lift my wrist to see the notification turn on?
Thanks
SuperPac
Member
Also the watch doesn't come 'alive' when someone rings - I have to lift my wrist to see the notification turn on?
Thanks
That's right, it doesn't light up immediately when you get a notification - it will vibrate or make sounds first (unless you have sound muted). Then if you do the wrist-raise motion it will display to you. Not sure if it's the same for calls but I think it is. You can also tap the screen to wake it up without a wrist-raise.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Still, I guarantee you, the watch would look smaller on your wrist if you take the photo from further afar. I was just saying that as a general advice for people with smaller wrists - never take photos of your watch from upclose!
PhantomHound
Banned
Try powering the watch off completely and turning it back on. Ive had problems with haptics not working before and that seems to solve it.
SuperPac
Member
Go into the Apple Watch app on your phone and into Sounds & Haptics. What's Haptic Strength set to?
Camper Van Beethoven
Banned
AutoSleep doesnt use any battery. It just reads data your watch collects regardless of the apps existence and uses it to guess your sleeping patterns.
PhantomHound
Banned
I really dont get how the verge gave the series 3 cellular a 5/10. Battery life is excellent and performance is smooth I guess jumping onto all those wifi points really ruined the experience, but man the score seems so harsh for what really is a huge improvement.
They barley cover how fast the watch is in the review, and they make it seem like battery life is horrible. Really glad I didnt listen to those bad reviews... I hope people give the series 3 a chance. Its so good.
They barley cover how fast the watch is in the review, and they make it seem like battery life is horrible. Really glad I didnt listen to those bad reviews... I hope people give the series 3 a chance. Its so good.
Yeah I knew that, just wanted to mention which app I was using for parsing the information.
So whats the general feeling going from a S2 to an S3 watch - battery life and performance are both legendary and worthy of an upgrade?
A buddy of mine is about to sell me his S2 Nike 42mm Watch for $220 (barely worn) and I figured that was a good deal - I can spring the extra money for an S3 Nike if its that massive of a leap
A buddy of mine is about to sell me his S2 Nike 42mm Watch for $220 (barely worn) and I figured that was a good deal - I can spring the extra money for an S3 Nike if its that massive of a leap
SuperPac
Member
That fixed it for the texts - but it still won't work for calls
Do you have your iPhone set to vibrate when you get calls?
Go into the Watch app, into phone preferences. Here if you have it as "Mirror my iPhone" but vibration turned off on your phone then it won't vibrate. If it's Custom and you have Haptics turned on for alerts and ringtone then I'm not sure what the problem is.
streetsahead123
Banned
When I went to restore from my iCloud backup, I had a screen that said the icloud backup included purchases made by other appleIDs and I needed to enter the passwords for them and then it showed me half a dozen email addresses I have never seen in my life. Anybody else get something similar.
Recently my phone has been a pokemon go machine. Went from the s8+ to the 8+. Ho Lee fuck. Dat speed.
Like the hat?
Banned
Any game suggestions that really show off what the 8 can do?
I am loving my 8+. Portrait mode is fantastic.
I am loving my 8+. Portrait mode is fantastic.
Yea its crazy how much faster this thing is. Everything is pretty much instant. I was worried it would feel the same as my 7 but nope.
Might get the X to replace my HTC10 as it's been having crazy issues as of late. Going to wipe/reformat soon to see if I can stop the overheating/battery draining crazy fast issue. (Was in NYC for the last week, constantly had to head back to recharge my phone each day)
Is there a way to make Google Photos the default (and auto-upload pictures as they are taken) on the current iOS? I really like how they handle some of this stuff and would love to keep using it.
Is there a way to make Google Photos the default (and auto-upload pictures as they are taken) on the current iOS? I really like how they handle some of this stuff and would love to keep using it.
peppermints
Member
Can't make it the default but as long as you open it every once in awhile it will back up no problem. I just have it on my home screen and use it to view photos and haven't had any issues with it backing my stuff up.
Mr. Wonderful
Member
A curved, bezel less screen on the Apple Watch is going to be a game changer.
BeardyChan
Member
Did they update Google Photos for use with the new formats iOS 11 brings?
i believe so, yup
Camper Van Beethoven
Banned
Yeah
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Really appreciate all the clarifications on the battery life of the watch! Certainly didn't mean to imply anyone was lying; just wanted to make sure I was understanding use-cases, since reviews that I read were pretty sour on its stamina.
Was considering the ceramic Edition... but this pic of the Hermes got me all hot and bothered:
Was considering the ceramic Edition... but this pic of the Hermes got me all hot and bothered:
This has been my experience as well, I've been ending the day with around 70-75% battery life on my (non-LTE) 38mm Series 3. I honestly thought the battery percentage got stuck or something because it seemed too good to be true. I'm coming from a Series 0 which would usually end the day at like 20% or less and this is essentially the complete reverse.
I restored from my old watch so all the settings are the exact same as are my usage habits. My typical usage is 30 min workout each day, maps companion app when I'm driving (haptics and audio for each turn), probably 100+ notifications glances, and controlling music (with AirPods).
I'm very glad I updated, it's a huge leap not just in battery life but speed too.
MetalliCabombination
Member
I know this one is about the new phones but i found no better place to ask this.
Is it still worth owning an ipjone 6 in 2017/2018?
I usually keep two phones at a time and rnow i have an s7 edge and a oneplus 3. Im frankly starting to get a little bored on op3 and i found a great deal on the ip6. I'd like to sell off the former while its still worth something and id like an ios device that wouldn't destroy my next month's gaming budget, so the x and 8 are out of the equation for now.
Not investing in a flagship until i see what samsung is doing next.
I could also get the new ipad but i dont think ill ever take it out as much, itll just serve to keep my laptop turned off while i dick about around the internet.
Is it still worth owning an ipjone 6 in 2017/2018?
I usually keep two phones at a time and rnow i have an s7 edge and a oneplus 3. Im frankly starting to get a little bored on op3 and i found a great deal on the ip6. I'd like to sell off the former while its still worth something and id like an ios device that wouldn't destroy my next month's gaming budget, so the x and 8 are out of the equation for now.
Not investing in a flagship until i see what samsung is doing next.
I could also get the new ipad but i dont think ill ever take it out as much, itll just serve to keep my laptop turned off while i dick about around the internet.
I'd go with the SE or 6S at minimum at this point. 6 seems like it would be just a bit too rickety with iOS 11 (thought I haven't tried it myself to be fair).
formasymphonic
Member
Longevity wise Im going to say no. The 6S / SE are where they went from 1GB ram to 2GB and the AR kit stuff requires a 6S at minimum. Even then, the HEIC image capture still requires a 7 iirc.
I wouldnt recommend getting anything below a 6S / SE at this stage imo.
Plenty of quality leather straps with deployant buckles out there. Sold separately usually.
Id get one that tapers a bit if youre going to use a deployant like that.
Dreamwriter
Member
I recently downgraded from iPhone 7 to SE (because I was changing carriers from GSM to CDMA and needed a phone to tide me over until X). Im actually not missing much - for day to day useage like phone, texting, Facebook, it works just fine, and the apps dont feel slow or anything, its still a speedy little device (its the same speed as the 6s). Only thing I really regret is dropping down to 16GB storage (I got an older one from Amazon for cheap, nowadays the smallest Apple sells is 32GB).