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    #212
    flexcon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭flexcon


    SmallTeapot wrote: »
    I saw in a youtube video by from IDB that there is a news app for the apple watch (similar to the news widget for iphone), but I can't seem to find any information on it...... does anyone have the news app on their watch....?

    Video Link re news app


    At approximately 9:40 mins mentions news app


    Also has anyone any good watch-compatible app recommendations? :D

    Unfortunately news App isn't available in Ireland. AFAIK UK has it.

    It's an Apple App.


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    #213
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,796 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    So tempted to order the nike Watch now. Damn you sales and offers!


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    #214
    Ya-Boy-Ya
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭Ya-Boy-Ya


    Ok I have a question.....
    Would you all risk the new Series 3 in a sauna/steam room ??.... was in one tonight and decided not to wear it


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    #215
    Marty Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    Ya-Boy-Ya wrote: »
    Ok I have a question.....
    Would you all risk the new Series 3 in a sauna/steam room ??.... was in one tonight and decided not to wear it

    It’s not that I would risk it I’d personally find wearing a Watch in that type of environment very uncomfortable don’t see why you couldn’t wear it the S3 is water resistant 50m.

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    #216
    Ya-Boy-Ya
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭Ya-Boy-Ya


    Just dont want to risk it


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    #217
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,796 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Guys, is there still no cellular support for the watch here?


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    #218
    Marty Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    kceire wrote: »
    Guys, is there still no cellular support for the watch here?

    No nothing for here yet.

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    #219
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,588 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    Well I think the show is finally over for the series 0. I first got the watch for Notifications Siri and fitness. However the Nike+ Running app just crashes all the time and most functions on the watch move at a snail's pace. Disappointing.

    With the lack of cellular for series 3 there is no point in splurging for it yet.


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    #220
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,796 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    I was just about to buy the bike S3 this morning. I actually clicked the buy now button but the site wouldn’t accept my details for some reason. The offer of €359 lured me in as I was gona wait till after Xmas.

    But I’m coming around to thinking the same now, that I should wait for the cellular version.


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    #221
    JoeA3
    Registered Users Posts: 7,429 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    kceire wrote: »
    I was just about to buy the bike S3 this morning. I actually clicked the buy now button but the site wouldn’t accept my details for some reason. The offer of €359 lured me in as I was gona wait till after Xmas.

    But I’m coming around to thinking the same now, that I should wait for the cellular version.

    You’ll be waiting. Networks here are unlikely to support it any time at all soon. And even when they do, if ever, it’s likely to be a drip feed. E.g. Vodafone only at first (as they tend to be). Not with Vodafone? Well then you’ve got 2 choices. Switch to VF or wait even longer!


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    #222
    faceman
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    kceire wrote: »
    I was just about to buy the bike S3 this morning. I actually clicked the buy now button but the site wouldn’t accept my details for some reason. The offer of €359 lured me in as I was gona wait till after Xmas.

    But I’m coming around to thinking the same now, that I should wait for the cellular version.

    My own sources in the industry are saying years unfortunately


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    #223
    Doodah7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,738 ✭✭✭Doodah7


    Yes, as I have said in this thread previously, the actual demand for the functionality of a cellular Apple Watch in Ireland is likely to measured in the hundreds. Add in the additional monthly cost, the requirement to buy a new Apple Watch when the relatively few people who were interested enough in an Apple Watch have got one already and uptake will be very slow.

    There is a case of 'build it and they might, maybe, if we're lucky, come' but what network is specifically going to invest in an infrastructure on that basis? More likely to be added as part of the 5G rollout with the marginal cost of including the functionality then.


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    #224
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,796 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Might just bite the bullet then...


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    #225
    Cloudio9
    Registered Users Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭Cloudio9


    kceire wrote: »
    Might just bite the bullet then...

    I’ve had it a month now and at no stage have I felt the cellular version was something I need.

    What I do need is the ability to save some Spotify playlists on it so I won’t have to take my phone with me for a run.


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    #226
    keith_d99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,927 ✭✭✭keith_d99


    Cloudio9 wrote: »
    I’ve had it a month now and at no stage have I felt the cellular version was something I need.

    What I do need is the ability to save some Spotify playlists on it so I won’t have to take my phone with me for a run.

    Agreed .... And I certainly wouldn't pay €5/€10 extra a month for the privilege.

    Whilst not jogging - You can still take a phone-call if the phone is in range - which is useful feature for a quick phone call - but anything longer the phone is obviously better for clarity.


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    #227
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,796 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Cloudio9 wrote: »
    I’ve had it a month now and at no stage have I felt the cellular version was something I need.

    What I do need is the ability to save some Spotify playlists on it so I won’t have to take my phone with me for a run.

    It’s not something I’m actively looking for either, but I’d hate to buy now and then next month the cellular version is released and the networks supported it ya know.

    My mate is a network engineer with Eir and he said the same thing. He said it might drip feed in with Vodafone first and even that is a year away at least.


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    #228
    faceman
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    kceire wrote: »
    It’s not something I’m actively looking for either, but I’d hate to buy now and then next month the cellular version is released and the networks supported it ya know.

    I’m willing to bet a small fortune that won’t happen. It’s going to be quite some time before any operator can accommodate cellular.


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    #229
    Blazer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,427 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    Picked up the Apple sports loop..ordered Thursday from Apple, arrived from the UK via DHL Friday around 3pm..
    Its very nice and extremely comfortable..well worth the money imo...miles better than the sports band..in fact it should be the default strap.


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    #230
    capefear
    Registered Users Posts: 772 ✭✭✭capefear


    Hi guys,

    sister is in Dubai at the moment and is asking is it worthwhile picking up a 3 series watch there as it seems to be cheaper than here and she's looking for one for a xmas present.


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    #231
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users Posts: 26,558 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    capefear wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    sister is in Dubai at the moment and is asking is it worthwhile picking up a 3 series watch there as it seems to be cheaper than here and she's looking for one for a xmas present.

    I was there last week. Series 3 42mm worked out about €320. Bought mine in Ireland 3 weeks ago for €409. Worth it for sure if you had them in your purchase sights.


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    #232
    Marty Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    capefear wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    sister is in Dubai at the moment and is asking is it worthwhile picking up a 3 series watch there as it seems to be cheaper than here and she's looking for one for a xmas present.

    Nike+ Apple Watch S3 is €359 for the 42mm and €329 for the 38mm on Nike store at the moment.

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    #233
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,796 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Ordered Nike plus 42mm this evening.
    €359 on the Nike Store.
    Went for the pure platinum version (silver and white to you and me).


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    #234
    Marty Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    kceire wrote: »
    Ordered Nike plus 42mm this evening.
    €359 on the Nike Store.
    Went for the pure platinum version (silver and white to you and me).

    Ditto I had the volt green Nike S2, I really like this one although I haven’t used it yet until the X arrives.

    🌞6.02kWp⚡️3.01kWp South/East⚡️3.01kWp West



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    #235
    adox
    Registered Users Posts: 19,017 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Is the Nike the exact same as the regular Apple Watch with a few of their own features thrown in?

    I may consider ordering the Nike version direct from them at the cheaper price if so. ive no need for the fitness aspects of it. Would be buying purely on price.


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    #236
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,796 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    adox wrote: »
    Is the Nike the exact same as the regular Apple Watch with a few of their own features thrown in?

    I may consider ordering the Nike version direct from them at the cheaper price if so. ive no need for the fitness aspects of it. Would be buying purely on price.

    Exactly the same internals. Other than the faces, straps and a small nike logo on the back of the watch itself.
    It also has direct widget or something to the Nike Run app that the other watches cannot get.


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    #237
    PaulT21
    Registered Users Posts: 690 ✭✭✭PaulT21


    Can anyone tell me what us folks who have a Series 2 Watch got out of yesterdays update to Watch OS 4.1?
    I cant seem to find the radio app :(


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    #238
    Marty Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,882 ✭✭✭Marty Bird


    Loving the S3 the platinum Nike is really nice and I love it haven’t really tested out the new features yet as I’m playing with X.

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    #239
    irishrover99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,025 ✭✭✭irishrover99


    Hi all. I'm think of picking one of these(series 3) up for the misses for Xmas along with an Ipad.
    She only has a iphone 7 since last year so i cannot really justify getting the X as from all that i've seen its not much of an upgrade and it been generation 1 of the new model, it seems to have its small issues.

    Anyway looking at this thread it seems that most of yous are men, is it really only a man's watch.
    I'm sure she'd like it as it's a new gadget but i'd also like it to look nice on her wrist.
    Looking at this version.https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/apple-watch-series-3-gps-42mm-gold-aluminium-case-with-pink-sand-sport-band/1600188368.prd

    From what i am reading, this is the non cellular version but it can still pick up calls when connected to Wifi and personal hotspot on her phone?


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    #240
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,570 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    All the models of Apple Watch can pick up / make calls once their paired with your iPhone.

    The cellular version is more for using data without having to have your phone in range, e.g. if you're out for a run and want to stream music and not carry your phone.


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    #241
    SmallTeapot
    Registered Users Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭SmallTeapot


    irishrover99 wrote: »
    Hi all. I'm think of picking one of these(series 3) up for the misses for Xmas along with an Ipad.
    She only has a iphone 7 since last year so i cannot really justify getting the X as from all that i've seen its not much of an upgrade and it been generation 1 of the new model, it seems to have its small issues.

    Anyway looking at this thread it seems that most of yous are men, is it really only a man's watch.
    I'm sure she'd like it as it's a new gadget but i'd also like it to look nice on her wrist.
    Looking at this version.https://www.littlewoodsireland.ie/apple-watch-series-3-gps-42mm-gold-aluminium-case-with-pink-sand-sport-band/1600188368.prd

    From what i am reading, this is the non cellular version but it can still pick up calls when connected to Wifi and personal hotspot on her phone?

    I’m female and have mine for about a month now. I got the gold (pink sand strap) version which you have linked above, but in the 38mm size. I tried on both, and whilist the bigger screen seemed like a great option, the strap was much too big and the 38mm fitted my wrist better.

    I love the watch - can’t be without it. I think it was worth the purchase.


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