Apple Watch

wush06 · 02-10-2017 6:44pm

wush06 wrote: »

Hi can anybody tell me when I get a notification I don’t get image just circle with lines going through it. I have reset the watch from new and back up and still get no image when I get the notification.

Please see attached image this is just the small image taken from a screen shot but when the first notification comes from bbc news or Twitter it’s just a bigger circle with the lines going through it.

Managed to grab a screen shot of the bigger image when I first get the notification.

awec · 02-10-2017 7:02pm

Yea I get that for Snapchat notifications on my watch. Looks like something is broken, the image is the one they use when the actual image can't be found.

bee06 · 02-10-2017 8:37pm

I don't think the twitter app is available on the watch anymore. I updated twitter last week and the app disappeared from my watch. When I went to the App Store it doesn't say anything about Watch anymore.

Marty Bird · 02-10-2017 8:40pm

bee06 wrote: »

I don't think the twitter app is available on the watch anymore. I updated twitter last week and the app disappeared from my watch. When I went to the App Store it doesn't say anything about Watch anymore.

https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/27/twitter-apple-watch-app-poll/

bee06 · 02-10-2017 8:45pm

Interesting, I've never use the notifications but used to use timeline.

Creamy Goodness · 02-10-2017 9:04pm

Twitter is such a cess pool, I'd rather the Apple Watch dug rusty nails into my wrist every time I attempt to read twitter on it :pac:

bee06 · 02-10-2017 9:31pm

I think that's a feature of Series 4

Cloudio9 · 02-10-2017 9:58pm

My biggest disappointment with it so far is the inability to put music from Spotify on.

PaulT21 · 02-10-2017 10:14pm

Cloudio9 wrote: »

My biggest disappointment with it so far is the inability to put music from Spotify on.

I have to agree, as a long time Apple devotee, I cant make head nor tail of Apple Music! Hate it

murpho999 · 02-10-2017 11:26pm

PaulT21 wrote: »

I have to agree, as a long time Apple devotee, I cant make head nor tail of Apple Music! Hate it

Don't get the hate or confusion by many in relation to Apple Music. Has been very good since iOS 10 and easy to use.

It makes great suggestions too.

Blazer · 03-10-2017 12:49pm

Our local supervalue finally upgraded their terminals to tap and go so the whole contactless is new to the old ones inside.
Popped in this morning and used my watch to pay. Girl on the till was amazed by it and I could hear her calling over the girls after I was walking out to tell them about the guy who paid with his watch

BobbyT28 · 03-10-2017 12:55pm

Just order these two bands.

CRESTED Milanese Loop Strap

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Milanese-Loop-Strap-Link-Bracelet-Stainless-Steel-band-For-Apple-Watch-band-42mm-38-Bracelet-Belt/32814825922.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.XxyRNT

WOVEN NYLON WATCH BAND
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Colorful-Woven-Nylon-Watch-Band-Fabric-Wrist-Strap-For-Apple-Watch-42mm-Men-WatchBands/32745979838.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.XxyRNT

Are 3rd party straps and bands ok with Apple Watch?
Has anyone used/ordered these?

BobbyT28

Creamy Goodness · 03-10-2017 2:40pm

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Just order these two bands.

CRESTED Milanese Loop Strap

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Milanese-Loop-Strap-Link-Bracelet-Stainless-Steel-band-For-Apple-Watch-band-42mm-38-Bracelet-Belt/32814825922.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.XxyRNT

WOVEN NYLON WATCH BAND
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Colorful-Woven-Nylon-Watch-Band-Fabric-Wrist-Strap-For-Apple-Watch-42mm-Men-WatchBands/32745979838.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.XxyRNT

Are 3rd party straps and bands ok with Apple Watch?
Has anyone used/ordered these?

BobbyT28

Haven't ordered 3rd party straps, but I've worn a 3rd party Milanese and an Apple Milanese (which is my daily watch strap for about a year).

There's no comparison (imo). The 3rd party one was heavy, snagged my hair badly and didn't feel right.

The black Milanese Apple one on the other hand, is super light, doesn't snag and feels like paper - obviously without the sharp edges avoiding paper cuts :pac: - on my wrist. It is a little thicker and heavier - minuscule - than the Steel Milanese due to the DLC coating.

The nylon band you should be alright with, I'd stay away from 3rd party sport bands though just cause the materials can cause rashes even with the official band so without knowing the exact chemical makeup it's probably best to skip them.

Blazer · 03-10-2017 5:19pm

Have used a 3rd party Milanese strap and found it excellent. A small bit loose at the strap ends and the magnet is not shielded on the outside but for a tenth of the cost well worth it.

Creamy Goodness · 03-10-2017 7:31pm

Blazer wrote: »

Have used a 3rd party Milanese strap and found it excellent. A small bit loose at the strap ends and the magnet is not shielded on the outside but for a tenth of the cost well worth it.

I think the problem I have with them is there’s so much varing quality. So unless you find someone who has a 3rd party one and you try it and like it you could end up buying loads of them to try.

Got my Series 3. Falling in love with the sport band again. Super fast setup, unpaired my old watch, backed up, and transferred over to the series 3 in 10 minutes.

Blazer · 03-10-2017 8:40pm

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

I think the problem I have with them is there’s so much varing quality. So unless you find someone who has a 3rd party one and you try it and like it you could end up buying loads of them to try.

Got my Series 3. Falling in love with the sport band again. Super fast setup, unpaired my old watch, backed up, and transferred over to the series 3 in 10 minutes.

yeah I find the JETECH ones good..
plus the Steelink one I got from Amazon is very nice and classy looking for over a fraction of the price of the real one.
Weird thing though is a some people were saying that it was hard to remove links but I found it fitted me perfectly out of the box and I wouldn't consider my wrists big.
I am going to get the offical sports loop version though for the gym.

BobbyT28 · 04-10-2017 7:51am

Blazer wrote: »

yeah I find the JETECH ones good..
plus the Steelink one I got from Amazon is very nice and classy looking for over a fraction of the price of the real one.
Weird thing though is a some people were saying that it was hard to remove links but I found it fitted me perfectly out of the box and I wouldn't consider my wrists big.
I am going to get the offical sports loop version though for the gym.

Do you have any links to those? I picked up a band on amazing which got delivered yesterday.

YDI Smart Watch Band/Strap 42MM, Soft Sport Silicone Replacement Wrist Strap for Apple iWatch Series 2/Series 1/Nike+, M/L Size (Black / Gray) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WP4HTWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ksi1zbRGZG81K

Looks and feels great (pic attached)

BobbyT28

Blazer · 04-10-2017 9:22am

Blazer wrote: »

Ordered the steel link bracelet (the 3rd party verison) and this charger which does phone/watch and also your airpods on the dock.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072LVDT7Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

^^

Here you go.
Finding both products excellent so far.

BobbyT28 · 04-10-2017 10:25am

Blazer wrote: »

^^

Here you go.
Finding both products excellent so far.

Is the steel link bracelt you ordered?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/IIMII-TM-Stainless-Bracelet-Connector-Black/dp/B01GC7WT3K/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1507109066&sr=1-2&keywords=steel+link+bracelet+for+apple+watch

Blazer · 05-10-2017 12:55am

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Is the steel link bracelt you ordered?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/IIMII-TM-Stainless-Bracelet-Connector-Black/dp/B01GC7WT3K/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1507109066&sr=1-2&keywords=steel+link+bracelet+for+apple+watch

Sorry it’s this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017VUS8VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Vsx1zbC59KVV2

BobbyT28 · 05-10-2017 11:23am

Blazer wrote: »

Sorry it’s this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017VUS8VY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Vsx1zbC59KVV2

Wow looks nice that!

Cloudio9 · 05-10-2017 6:27pm

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Wow looks nice that!

Reviews aren't too good.

Different topic but finding the bluetooth range really good on the watch. Still getting notifications when I'm outside and phone is in an upstairs bedroom.

keith_d99 · 05-10-2017 6:38pm

Cloudio9 wrote: »

Reviews aren't too good.

Different topic but finding the bluetooth range really good on the watch. Still getting notifications when I'm outside and phone is in an upstairs bedroom.

Most likely the wifi kicking in.
Watch tries wifi when bluetooth is out of range

Swipe up and you should see a wifi symbol instead of the phone symbol

Blazer · 05-10-2017 10:15pm

Cloudio9 wrote: »

Reviews aren't too good.

Most of the people say the strap is perfect but adjusting it is a bit of a bitch.
Its strange as I wouldn't consider my wrists big but the strap fitted me perfectly without having to remove links. If anything I would maybe had added one on.
I honestly can't fault it for the price. It looks fantastic so will review in another few weeks to see how its holding up.

Cloudio9 · 05-10-2017 10:18pm

Blazer wrote: »

Most of the people say the strap is perfect but adjusting it is a bit of a bitch.
Its strange as I wouldn't consider my wrists big but the strap fitted me perfectly without having to remove links. If anything I would maybe had added one on.
I honestly can't fault it for the price. It looks fantastic so will review in another few weeks to see how its holding up.

Ok might give it a go. Do you think these straps look a lot better than the sports strap?

SmallTeapot · 07-10-2017 2:18am

Are Compu-b stocking the series 3 instore yet does anyone know?

Blazer · 07-10-2017 2:50pm

Cloudio9 wrote: »

Ok might give it a go. Do you think these straps look a lot better than the sports strap?

absolutely.
I'll take a pic of mine later on and send it on.

dodzy · 08-10-2017 7:02pm

Lads, quick question... is Apple Pay available on first gen iwatch?

PaulT21 · 08-10-2017 7:11pm

dodzy wrote: »

Lads, quick question... is Apple Pay available on first gen iwatch?

Yes:)

https://support.apple.com/nl-nl/KM207105

dodzy · 08-10-2017 7:40pm

PaulT21 wrote: »

Yes:)

https://support.apple.com/nl-nl/KM207105

Cheers Paul, thought as much but I must be missing something simple; can’t seem to get it to work. 6s plus fine on double tap Home. I thought a double tap on the button below the crown carried out the same function. But no.

PaulT21 · 08-10-2017 8:00pm

dodzy wrote: »

Cheers Paul, thought as much but I must be missing something simple; can’t seem to get it to work. 6s plus fine on double tap Home. I thought a double tap on the button below the crown carried out the same function. But no.

I take it the card is showing in the Watch App "Wallet & Apple Pay" on yout 6s? I have a cover on my watch and sometimes, when I double tap the side button, the dock apps come up and other times the card appears for use with Apple Pay. Ithink you need to double tap quickly to ensure the card shows up!! Hope you get sorted:)

dodzy · 09-10-2017 7:47am

PaulT21 wrote: »

I take it the card is showing in the Watch App "Wallet & Apple Pay" on yout 6s? I have a cover on my watch and sometimes, when I double tap the side button, the dock apps come up and other times the card appears for use with Apple Pay. Ithink you need to double tap quickly to ensure the card shows up!! Hope you get sorted:)

On the phone, in the watch app, I have ‘wallet’, not wallet and apple pay. Within this app, I have 2 choices, mirror my phone and custom. Nothing else.

dodzy · 09-10-2017 8:45am

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Do you have any links to those? I picked up a band on amazing which got delivered yesterday.

YDI Smart Watch Band/Strap 42MM, Soft Sport Silicone Replacement Wrist Strap for Apple iWatch Series 2/Series 1/Nike+, M/L Size (Black / Gray) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WP4HTWB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ksi1zbRGZG81K

Looks and feels great (pic attached)

BobbyT28

link fixed

PaulT21 · 09-10-2017 6:13pm

dodzy wrote: »

On the phone, in the watch app, I have ‘wallet’, not wallet and apple pay. Within this app, I have 2 choices, mirror my phone and custom. Nothing else.

Just to check you are running IOS 11.0.2 on the phone and Watch OS 4?

Should look like this.

Creamy Goodness · 09-10-2017 8:35pm

Getting two days out of the Apple Watch series 3 if I don’t use workouts/gps. That’s pretty good, be nice if it’s still like that in a year / 18 months.

dodzy · 10-10-2017 7:30am

PaulT21 wrote: »

Just to check you are running IOS 11.0.2 on the phone and Watch OS 4?

Should look like this.

11.1 on phone and 4 on watch. Only says wallet on my phone where yours says wallet and Apple Pay. Odd.

Four Winds · 10-10-2017 7:44am

Only thing about those knock off bands. It starts to become obvious they’re knock offs while the Apple bands maintain their aesthetic much better.

Doodah7 · 10-10-2017 8:44am

Four Winds wrote: »

Only thing about those knock off bands. It starts to become obvious they’re knock offs while the Apple bands maintain their aesthetic much better.

Agreed. I bought a couple of the knock-off sports bands and the attract dust, fluff and other detritus like a magnet within a couple of days. I'm currently wearing an official Apple sports band since June and it is EXACTLY the same as the day I got it. Whatever materials/biocides they use is highly effective at repelling cruft.

IMO the knock-off sport bands are actually a false economy and are not worth the money.

Blazer · 10-10-2017 2:38pm

I’ve ordered the flash sports loop, definitely more suited to the gym etc I think

PaulT21 · 10-10-2017 7:39pm

dodzy wrote: »

11.1 on phone and 4 on watch. Only says wallet on my phone where yours says wallet and Apple Pay. Odd.

Just one last thing on the Apple Pay. Maybe the Apple Pay bit doesnt show up unless a card is added? I had to contact my bank to have the card authorised on my Phone first. I couldnt add it manually so to speak. Im with UB.

On the watch bands, I have a non genuine Sports band which does the trick but does indeed look tired and worn after only a few weeks. But it would still kill me to pay €59 for a watch band from Apple:mad:

dodzy · 10-10-2017 8:10pm

Apple Pay working fine on phone. Visa debit. Strange that it’s just ‘wallet’ on iwatch app on phone as opposed to ‘wallet and apple pay’?

PaulT21 · 10-10-2017 8:18pm

dodzy wrote: »

Apple Pay working fine on phone. Visa debit. Strange that it’s just ‘wallet’ on iwatch app on phone as opposed to ‘wallet and apple pay’?

Lost so:(. Maybe one of the lads with the watch a bit longer here and more familiar with Apple Pay might like to chime in. Sorry I couldnt be more informative. Hope you get sorted:)

dodzy · 10-10-2017 9:13pm

PaulT21 wrote: »

Lost so:(. Maybe one of the lads with the watch a bit longer here and more familiar with Apple Pay might like to chime in. Sorry I couldnt be more informative. Hope you get sorted:)

Not the end of the world as whether the watch is on or off, phone is always in the arse pocket

Just gotta get it working.....because it should!:)

PaulT21 · 10-10-2017 9:48pm

dodzy wrote: »

Not the end of the world as whether the watch is on or off, phone is always in the arse pocket

Just gotta get it working.....because it should!:)

Im sure you have had a look at this before dodzy but just in case

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT205630

dodzy · 11-10-2017 8:59am

PaulT21 wrote: »

Im sure you have had a look at this before dodzy but just in case

https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT205630

Disgusted with myself. Region set to Aland Islands (a finish islands region I've just been made aware exists). Jesus:mad:

Cheers Paul. Sorted.

shanec1928 · 11-10-2017 11:52am

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

Getting two days out of the Apple Watch series 3 if I don’t use workouts/gps. That’s pretty good, be nice if it’s still like that in a year / 18 months.

you wont be! have a series 2 Nike edition and had been comfortably getting two days pre OS4 now its a struggle to make two days

BobbyT28 · 11-10-2017 11:44pm

shanec1928 wrote: »

you wont be! have a series 2 Nike edition and had been comfortably getting two days pre OS4 now its a struggle to make two days

AW Series3 42mm (Watch OS4) - 56hrs since last charge. Currently at 17%. No GPS used in this time.

PaulT21 · 12-10-2017 2:32pm

dodzy wrote: »

Disgusted with myself. Region set to Aland Islands (a finish islands region I've just been made aware exists). Jesus:mad:

Cheers Paul. Sorted.

Ha ha its always the small things that can make it so difficult.,. Glad you got sorted out:)

PaulT21 · 12-10-2017 5:52pm

Genuine Apple Sports Band for €30.98 from Currys plus €5 postage

http://www.currys.ie/Product/apple-watch-42-mm-black-sport-band/335504/403.0.2

or same from Apple for €59

https://www.apple.com/ie/shop/product/MJ4N2ZM/A/42mm-black-sport-band-s-m-m-l

That is a bargain

Marty Bird · 13-10-2017 2:16pm

Nike Apple Watch series 3 available in 38mm or 42mm on Nike’s website €50 cheaper than Apple.ie had Nike series 2 great watch sold it and bought this today nice little deal.

https://store.nike.com/ie/en_gb/pw/apple-watch-nike-/r9u?intpromo=HP%3AP1%3A20171005%3ARUN%3ASHOPNOW%3ATAKEOVER

Apple Watch

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