iP8 + iWatch 3
Sep 24, 2017, 1:13 pm
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Interestingly El Reg have proposed that to use the watch in LTE mode you'll need keep the iPhone on and connected to the LTE network. That's even if you are just going to take the watch out with you and leave the phone at home. That seems odd/dumb/weird to me but maybe I just don't get it. Also means that you can't use the watch as a backup to make calls when the phone runs out of juice if true. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/09...te_watch_woes/
Sep 24, 2017, 2:17 pm
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Sep 24, 2017, 2:22 pm
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Sep 26, 2017, 9:12 am
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Seems like only certain features require the phone to be on.
From inc.com https://www.inc.com/associated-press...n-battery.html
"Phone calls and iMessage chats work on the watch even if your phone is off, as do turn-by-turn maps and queries to the Siri voice assistant. For texts, the phone needs to be on -- somewhere. With the phone on, you can perform a variety of other tasks, including checking weather apps, Yelp recommendations and notifications that go to the phone.
Coming soon: the ability to stream Apple Music, even with the phone off. Unfortunately, this doesn't apply to rival music services or Apple's podcast app."
From inc.com https://www.inc.com/associated-press...n-battery.html
"Phone calls and iMessage chats work on the watch even if your phone is off, as do turn-by-turn maps and queries to the Siri voice assistant. For texts, the phone needs to be on -- somewhere. With the phone on, you can perform a variety of other tasks, including checking weather apps, Yelp recommendations and notifications that go to the phone.
Coming soon: the ability to stream Apple Music, even with the phone off. Unfortunately, this doesn't apply to rival music services or Apple's podcast app."
Sep 26, 2017, 10:46 am
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Seems like only certain features require the phone to be on.
From inc.com https://www.inc.com/associated-press...n-battery.html
"Phone calls and iMessage chats work on the watch even if your phone is off, as do turn-by-turn maps and queries to the Siri voice assistant. For texts, the phone needs to be on -- somewhere. With the phone on, you can perform a variety of other tasks, including checking weather apps, Yelp recommendations and notifications that go to the phone.
Coming soon: the ability to stream Apple Music, even with the phone off. Unfortunately, this doesn't apply to rival music services or Apple's podcast app."
From inc.com https://www.inc.com/associated-press...n-battery.html
"Phone calls and iMessage chats work on the watch even if your phone is off, as do turn-by-turn maps and queries to the Siri voice assistant. For texts, the phone needs to be on -- somewhere. With the phone on, you can perform a variety of other tasks, including checking weather apps, Yelp recommendations and notifications that go to the phone.
Coming soon: the ability to stream Apple Music, even with the phone off. Unfortunately, this doesn't apply to rival music services or Apple's podcast app."
Oct 16, 2017, 2:55 pm
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Question regarding backing up to iCloud and wireless charging:
Does it still backup automatically if it's wirelessly charging? From what I've read, in order to back up to iCloud wirelessly, it has to be connected to a power source. I'm not sure if it has to be via a cable or it can be wirelessly.
I still plan on holding off buying a new phone, but it seems future phones are bound to have wireless charging, so I figured I ask now when the need arises to get myself a new phone.
I still plan on holding off buying a new phone, but it seems future phones are bound to have wireless charging, so I figured I ask now when the need arises to get myself a new phone.
Oct 16, 2017, 10:50 pm
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Well I don't have a wireless charging mat but I would imagine when it charges, the battery icon will show green, just as if it's connected to a power cable.
And presumably that will be enough for iCloud back ups.
You can ask Apple support. They have a chat option.
And presumably that will be enough for iCloud back ups.
You can ask Apple support. They have a chat option.
Oct 17, 2017, 7:53 am
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Does it still backup automatically if it's wirelessly charging? From what I've read, in order to back up to iCloud wirelessly, it has to be connected to a power source. I'm not sure if it has to be via a cable or it can be wirelessly.
I still plan on holding off buying a new phone, but it seems future phones are bound to have wireless charging, so I figured I ask now when the need arises to get myself a new phone.
I still plan on holding off buying a new phone, but it seems future phones are bound to have wireless charging, so I figured I ask now when the need arises to get myself a new phone.
Oct 25, 2017, 4:06 am
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It’s been reported that Apple has relaxed the Face ID supplier requirements to be able to address supply chain constraints and delivery times.
Just another reason not to get an iPhone 8 early on.
Just another reason not to get an iPhone 8 early on.
Oct 25, 2017, 5:15 am
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I would think that's a software issue and not a hardware one, no? Pretty weird.
Oct 25, 2017, 5:18 am
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Oct 25, 2017, 5:20 am
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Oct 25, 2017, 7:10 am
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Although I fly to TXL on Friday, I will get up in the middle of the night this Friday to place an order for the iPX.
In the past, I ordered new iPhones from AT&T but this time I want to deal directly with Apple. Would that not increase my odds of betting an iPX delivered on November 3? Is there a particular color or GB iPX that is most likely to be available for November 3 delivery?
In the past, I ordered new iPhones from AT&T but this time I want to deal directly with Apple. Would that not increase my odds of betting an iPX delivered on November 3? Is there a particular color or GB iPX that is most likely to be available for November 3 delivery?