Apple Watch

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

Wolverine359 · 17-10-2017 10:45am

Marty Bird wrote: »

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

Does the Nike+ version have everything the standard Watch has plus a few Nike branded features, or are you missing clock faces or something from the standard Watch? Basically, I’d consider buying this Nike version while it’s at a lower price and if it has all the standard features and clock faces of the standard series 3.

Not mad about the strap but could be good for the gym, and I’d swap it for a leather strap for normal wear situations. I’ve never owned an Apple Watch and would love to jump on board the Watch train to have it accompany my iPhone SE.

shanec1928 · 17-10-2017 11:01am

Wolverine359 wrote: »

Does the Nike+ version have everything the standard Watch has plus a few Nike branded features, or are you missing clock faces or something from the standard Watch? Basically, I’d consider buying this Nike version while it’s at a lower price and if it has all the standard features and clock faces of the standard series 3. Not mad about the strap but could be good for the gym, and I’d swap it for a leather strap for normal wear situations. I’ve never owned an Apple Watch and would love to jump on board the Watch train to have it accompany my iPhone SE.

has everything a normal version has the only difference is obviously the strap and the exclusive watch face. other than that its the exact same

SmallTeapot · 23-10-2017 2:54pm

Have the watch about 10 days now and really like it

Got the gold 38mm. Quite impressed that I'm getting 2 days battery life on average

Quick question: does anyone here use a screen protector/ case on their watch?

Just worried the screen or aluminum casing might get scratched or scuffed

..... I doubt the 1 year apple warranty would cover such issues.....

dhaughton99 · 23-10-2017 3:15pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Have the watch about 10 days now and really like it Got the gold 38mm. Quite impressed that I'm getting 2 days battery life on average

Quick question: does anyone here use a screen protector/ case on their watch?

Just worried the screen or aluminum casing might get scratched or scuffed

..... I doubt the 1 year apple warranty would cover such issues.....

I use a Zagg shield for the face. Paid €9 plus free delivery for it from Zagg online. I would have had a lot is scrapes on the screen if I didn’t have it. I have a few scrapes on the case but the cases I looked at were ugly.

faceman · 23-10-2017 3:53pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Have the watch about 10 days now and really like it Got the gold 38mm. Quite impressed that I'm getting 2 days battery life on average

Quick question: does anyone here use a screen protector/ case on their watch?

Just worried the screen or aluminum casing might get scratched or scuffed

..... I doubt the 1 year apple warranty would cover such issues.....

I’m a lover of watches and have a few fancy ones in my collection well above the price of an Apple Watch. I don’t wear a case on them so I don’t wear a case on my Apple Watch.

Tbf, cases on any Watch look naff. Watches will scuff or worse, adds to the character!

Marty Bird · 23-10-2017 4:33pm

faceman wrote: »

I’m a lover of watches and have a few fancy ones in my collection well above the price of an Apple Watch. I don’t wear a case on them so I don’t wear a case on my Apple Watch.

Tbf, cases on any Watch look naff. Watches will scuff or worse, adds to the character!

I didn’t have one on the series 1 or 2 but I’ve got one for the series 3 I got a few marks on the S2 which effected the resale value so I got one for the new one.

Blazer · 23-10-2017 9:28pm

faceman wrote: »

I’m a lover of watches and have a few fancy ones in my collection well above the price of an Apple Watch. I don’t wear a case on them so I don’t wear a case on my Apple Watch.

Tbf, cases on any Watch look naff. Watches will scuff or worse, adds to the character!

they're a hell of a lot more robust though.
I have about 8-12 watches which have gone through plenty of knocks and falls and survived...bar the apple watch..a fall of 2 feet or more will break the glass and it costs practically the full price to replace it.
I'm a lot more careful with it this time around

as I hate cases on them too.

BobbyT28 · 24-10-2017 1:32pm

Got my band from Aliexpress this morning.

Have to say, very impressed. Not bad for €6. Have a look at the pick.

BobbyT28 · 24-10-2017 1:34pm

Another pic

SmallTeapot · 24-10-2017 2:11pm

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?

Apple Watch

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