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Finally jumped on the Apple Watch bandwagon after mulling over buying one for 3 or 4 years now. It seems like the Series 5 is a good time to jump on board - if I could have afforded it, I definitely would have spent a little extra on a titanium/sapphire version. In the mean time, I picked up like a dozen Chinese bands from Aliexpress for like $25, along with a nice handmade leather band from Etsy. Does anybody know if there are any good Homekit-related apps for Apple Watch? I'm not the biggest fan of Apple's idea of filling up the Watch's screen with a giant button for each individual HomeKit device. Somebody should release a Homekit complication that lets you easily swipe between pages of Homekit items. Corb3t fucked around with this message at 22:35 on Sep 22, 2019 |
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It’s amazing how many apps don’t even offer a one-time payment option at this point. I’ve been looking for a decent calorie tracking app that has Apple Watch integration and they all constantly hound you to pay $30-$40 a year for a subscription. I’m totally fine paying $10-$20 once for an app that provides the functionality I need (HealthKit, barcode scanning, nutrition photo scanning, nice database of user-submitted data of restaurants, safari extension for recipes), but apparently that warrants a $30 subscription now. I should just develop a calorie tracking app, because apparently it’s easy to make a bunch of money on annual subscriptions.
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Sep 23, 2019 19:24
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Happy Noodle Boy posted:Any black stainless steel watch havers here? I’ve had this thing for 2 days and I just noticed it already has some very light scratches along the edge of the screen. I’m talking you kinda have to look for them under certain light at a specific angle light. I understand that, while more durable than gold and silver, stainless steel is stainless steel and these tiny scratches are just something you have to live with. Still kinda disappointed to see on a brand new device. Now I’m curious how one looks after a year or so of use before I decide if I want to stick with it, ask for an exchange (if this is more uncommon), or swap to silver where I have the option to buff/polish it in the future should I want to to freshen it up. I normally prefer space gray Apple Watches, but the silver stainless is hands down the my favorite looking Apple Watch material. Definitely swap it and you'll be able to worry a lot less about scratches.
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Sep 23, 2019 20:05
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I believe downloading any apps with an Apple Watch component triggers a Bluetooth transfer to your Watch, so yes, it’s going to use up a lot of battery (just like installing apps on your phone). My Series 5 was around 40% at the end of the day today.
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Sep 24, 2019 02:54
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Raise to activate Siri never works on my Series 5. I hope it's just a software bug. MY GIRLFRIEND is grabbing a 40 mm Series 5 tonight, so I'll see if mine is particularly buggy compared to hers.
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Sep 24, 2019 20:38
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Taima posted:The milanese loop in regular stainless is almost comically easy to reproduce for a small fraction of the price, so if you're looking for the silver one, you're good to go with almost anything on Amazon. I bought the following on Aliexpress: 4 Sport Bands 3 "Nike" Sport Bands 4 Sport Loops 1 Milanese Loop Band ....for a grand total of $29 shipped. I did spend a little more and ordered a $50 leather band from Etsy, but that's worth it for the leather quality.
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Sep 25, 2019 06:40
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Housh posted:Since it's gonna be a while until my watch gets here might as well shop for some straps! Etsy.
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Sep 26, 2019 16:54
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My Series 5 on 6.1 lasts 20-25% more than my girlfriend's Series 5 at the same point at the end of the day. Similar activity/use cases, too. The only bug I've noticed is I can't use "Sign in with Apple" on a new app I've installed.
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Sep 27, 2019 15:34
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I switch between Siri, California, and Infographic Modular depending on how I'm feeling or what I'm doing.
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Oct 2, 2019 23:43
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I prefer the aesthetics of the sport band but enjoy the comfort of the sport loop. Only issue I've heard about the sport loop is that the velcro isn't strong enough to withstand high pressure from waterfalls. I ended up ordering a dozens loops/bands for $2 each from here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32946486146.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.661c4c4dW9qCEF
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Oct 6, 2019 14:06
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I've heard of local divers going under waterfalls in popular swimming areas and finding them littered with Apple Watches with sport loops.
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Oct 6, 2019 16:50
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I can't believe there isn't a wide range of Apple Watch sleeves similar to TwelveSouth's ActionSleeve: https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/actionsleeve?variant=9173862416441 They've been working on a Series 4/5 edition for over a year now, so who knows when they'll get around to releasing it. Corb3t fucked around with this message at 20:10 on Oct 6, 2019 |
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Oct 6, 2019 19:42
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What does everybody use for workouts? Apple's default app? I tried out Zones, which did a pretty good job of visualizing a lot of my workout information, but I think my favorite is WorkOutDoors, which has vector-based maps that can be downloaded directly to the watch. http://www.workoutdoors.net I really wish Apple Maps or Google Maps would let me offline download maps to the watch, too.
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Oct 12, 2019 20:21
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smackfu posted:Wow, I was surprised how hard they were pushing Apple Care on me at the store. Even after I gave a clear “No”. “Its only $70” isn’t much of a sales pitch. I bought AppleCare a week after getting my Series 5 and realizing there was already a small scratch. I just know one of these days I'll drag my Watch across a concrete building.
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Oct 20, 2019 15:22
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Nostalgia4Dogges posted:what are the cool kids using for weather apps now Carrot weather with the $10 annual sub so I can get cool notifications and radar maps on my Apple Watch.
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Oct 24, 2019 22:32
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Sleep tracking isn't backed by any real science, sleep specialists will tell you not to trust the data from any app and to just do common suggestions like "don't look at a screen an hour before bed". It's also been known to trick people into feeling like they haven't gotten good enough sleep just because an app told them they didn't. I've always thought it was weird that people need an app to tell them if they've gotten a good night's sleep. Maybe I'd think differently if it was linked up to a smart bed that automatically changed the temperature or firmness of the bed throughout the night based on your sleep patterns. Corb3t fucked around with this message at 15:50 on Nov 6, 2019 |
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Nov 6, 2019 15:48
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The AOD and Compass is definitely worth the extra $60. I've had a few cases where my Series 5's battery has gotten below 10% before the end of the day, but it wasn't associated with any specific activity during the day. Most of the time, I have 30% battery left by 11 pm.
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Dec 2, 2019 18:32
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That's with 8000 steps/5 miles/30-45 minutes of logged walking and complications that monitor noise levels and heart-rate throughout the day. I only really care that it lasts until the end of the day - it's not like I don't charge it every night. Plus I couldn't imagine not having a compass when I'm wandering around a new city with my maps 
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Dec 2, 2019 18:55
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Rock My Socks! posted:Amazon has the Horizon Blue sport band (42/44mm) for $25. Figured I’d post it here since these things rarely go on sale (plus it’s a really nice color). Just buy a bunch of knockoffs off Ali Express for $1.50 each.
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Dec 4, 2019 04:03
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Fly Ricky posted:Yeah I bought a knock-off once and it just felt cheap. Went and bought the actual Apple version and it was night-and-day. I've had great luck with this seller: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32847107047.html?spm=a2g0o.store_home.productList_5823354.pic_0 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32914715512.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000023.1.7b6b28d6mvy912
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Dec 4, 2019 15:04
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I, too, enjoy wearing my $400+ watch with a $2 sport loop from AliExpress.
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Feb 14, 2020 19:18
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Dog + Apple Watch usually means I have no problem completing my goals, but 0-20 degree days are tough when even my dog doesn't want to go for a walk and I can't close my exercise ring. They should definitely let users fine-tune their settings so they can earn and have exercise-free Sundays and not lose their streaks. I kept my streak going for 5 months until Winter hit and once my streak was gone, I stopped caring about the exercise streak.
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What kind of Apple Watch/iOS apps are people using to better visualize their iOS Health app's data, patterns, trends, etc? Every person I know who has switched from FitBit to Apple Watch has told me how much better Fit Bit's app is, so I'm looking for something a little better than Apple's default Health app.
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Feb 18, 2020 01:09
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You guys all need Ring Fit Adventure for Switch. Prepare to blow through your rings.
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Feb 19, 2020 20:49
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I’ve been enrolled in the studies since the Research app first came out and I haven’t really noticed any dip in battery life.
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:Both the heart and hearing ones? Yep. I've been wearing my watch for 8 hours at this point today and my battery life is at 70%, moved about 800 so far with 40 minutes of "exercise" (running to the bus stop so I didn't miss it).
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Feb 27, 2020 22:58
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:I'm mostly left-handed and wear it on my left. So I sympathize. I used to wear my watch on my left-hand as a left hander because I hated using a mouse with my watch on. Now that I exclusively use a trackpad, I'm glad I can wear it on my right wrist. I'm also in the "Wear your watch without a screen protector, get Applecare+, and if in 2 years your display is dinged to hell and you want a new one, just go swap it out for $69" camp. I definitely wish there were more arm bands for the Series 5 - even with a screen protector, I don't trust myself to not destroy it when I'm swinging a kettlebell around. Corb3t fucked around with this message at 14:43 on May 6, 2020 |
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Housh posted:I always get close to perfect month of closing rings and then one weekend I sleep in and miss the stand goal by an hour. Drives me insane! I had a 6 month streak going on my Series 5 until I missed the move goal because my Watch didn’t recognize standing for a few hours. Now I only care about completing my move goal.
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May 24, 2020 21:54
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Never accidentally rub your watch against a basement brick wall when you're moving into a new house  I'll eventually swap it using AppleCare+ down the road, but I really don't mind my watch getting scratched over years of wear and tear. Most of the scratches really only seem to occur on the outer edge of the display anyways.
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Aug 23, 2020 15:10
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The event on September 15th is two hours, it's definitely more than just an Apple Watch/iPad refresh.
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Sep 8, 2020 23:42
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The market for titanium/stainless steel Apple Watches is horrible - their value falls in half after the first year. The aluminum watches hold their value for a lot longer. I've always been tempted to pick up one of the more expensive models, but it's hard to justify when I'm tempted to upgrade every 3-4 years.
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Oct 2, 2020 02:18
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C'mon Spotify, just let us download specific playlists to our watches.
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Nov 5, 2020 22:27
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Don't drop your Apple Watch directly onto bathroom tile in the morning when you're showering. At least my Series 5 got a brand new battery out of it - hopefully this thing lasts until the Series 10 comes out.
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Jul 1, 2022 21:14
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Russian Bear posted:I got a series 5 apple watch from a friend of mine cheaply mostly because I was interested in tracking some swimming workouts and turns out, this is one of the best things at doing that even among more specialized brands that do sport specific stuff. Nice bonus too that it does a million other things well and the integration with iphone and with everything is so much better than when I had a samsung active 2 with a samsung phone. I'm super impressed with how accurate the watch is at tracking different swimming strokes (this is the most impressive for me) and breaking it down by whatever distance you're doing. Maybe it's easier to program than I think it is, but i didn't think it was going to be this accurate. Shows my whole workout in the splits on whatever internal I was doing it on. It's always hearing about user's experience with Apple products after using Android/Samsung. Is there anything you miss?
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Aug 10, 2022 22:36
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:So my kid predictably dropped her SE, shattered the corner of the screen, and then went swimming. It's now not turning on. 6 weeks!? Sounds like they aren't responsible enough to own an Apple Watch.
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Aug 18, 2022 14:08
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Pilfered Pallbearers posted:Lmao. Every time. This is why I pony up for AppleCare+, and every person giving their children pricey gadgets should, too! We took my 11 year old niece to the Apple Store after she cracked two of the lenses on her iPhone 12 Pro's camera. It was going to cost $550 out of pocket to replace. Did we get it replaced? Of course not! It was an expensive life lesson. Hopefully she doesn't get water in it.
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Aug 22, 2022 21:06
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Henrik Zetterberg posted:Watch Pro will require an iPhone Pro The thought of somebody having a massive Apple Watch Pro/Sport and a tiny iPhone Mini is pretty funny to me. Plus the fact that the Apple Watch Pro/Sport might even cost more than a Mini.
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Sep 7, 2022 06:34
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Jose Oquendo posted:The watches lose value very quickly. You basically have two paths: Trade/sell and upgrade every year or use it until you can't install the next OS. This is exactly how I treat my Apple Watch, and I learned long ago that I shouldn't worry too much about scratching the watchface - this thing is eventually going to be inoperable before I replace it.
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Oct 18, 2022 14:51
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It’s hard to justify official Apple band pricing when you can get near-identical to OEM bands from AliExpress for ~$13 each: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOz2AEW I recommend sizing down since they stretch, but they’re the most comfortable band without any hardware scrapping up against the edge of my MacBook constantly.
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GhostOfTomNook posted:Yeah, agreed. The knockoff bands I’ve gotten have lugs that don’t sit flush with the watch body, the material feels weird, or the fit is off. But $100 for the sport loop is criminal and I refuse to buy one, so I don’t mind the knockoff versions of those as much. It's worth mentioning that the weave on the aliexpress bands I linked to goes all the way to the watch hardware, which is something cheaper knockoffs bands don't both to mimic. Whether or not the official Apple bands are worth it are up to you, but I have ~20 knockoffs and only 2 official bands. Can't wait to use a $14 knockoff watchband on a $800 Apple Watch Ultra.
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