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  1. michial

    Prospective New Apple Watch buyer. S3 or S4?

    Ive never owned an Apple Watch. I want to buy the base gps model. I definitely see the AW4 is a little better than the AW3. However, being on a budget I like how I can get the AW3 42 for only $309 vs $429 for the AW4. I’m young and in great health so not too concerned about the newer fall and...
  2. M

    The great S4 screen protector battle royale

    One dares not remove their S4 Nike+ from thy box without a screen protector prepared for installation. So I purchased the “big three” ahead of time for this very moment. Armorsuit, IQ Shield, and Skinomi 44mm (advertised as such) wet install film screen protectors. And the winner, just from...
  3. M

    Once and for all, Space Black stainless or Space Gray aluminum?

    Those who have owned both, Space Black stainless and Space Gray aluminum, from S0-S3, knowing what you know from experience and knowing the S4 costs $749 and $529 respectively, which do you buy and why? Why did you switch from one to another? Did you switch back/want to switch back? I am asking...
  4. csilvia

    Best Buy 1-Day Shipping Reliability!

    So...After not pre-ordering an Apple Watch, and mistakenly thinking I would be able to walk in and buy a space black 40 mm series four, I found myself on Best Buy’s website today. Though they say there are none available within 250 miles of my location in Rhode Island, I was able to order the...
  5. M

    Request: Post pictures of your Space Black SS "patina"

    Let's see those SBSS series 0-3's with scratches. I'd like to know what they look like and how bad it could get. Also given you can't polish SBSS, how do people make their scratches less noticeable?
  6. Lion007s

    Using Apple Watch Stainless Steel in the Gym

    Was thinking of picking up a Gold Stainless Steel watch as it would suit a lot of my work outfits with a dark sports band. However I also like to hit the gym 3 times a week. Would the gold stainless steel look ok still? Anyone use it for workouts?
  7. B

    Activity Rings still broken in 5.0.1

    So within my family, we have a total fo three watches. 38mm and 42mm Series 3, and a 40mm Series 4. All of them seem to suffer from really inaccurate Exercise Minute tracking, as well as some Move calories being exceptionally low. Under 5.0, my daughter's 38mm S3 would give her Exercise...
  8. R

    "Hey Siri - turn on the flashlight"

    I discovered that when I say this "turn on the flashlight" to my AW, the light turns on there instead of on my phone. I'm already finding this handy. Even though the AW flashlight mode isn't very bright, I've already found it useful on several occasions.
  9. 3rdiguy

    Store Availability on Launch Day for Nike+ Series 4?

    Does anyone have any idea if the Nike+ series 4 will be available for walk-in purchase on Friday, October 5?
  10. ReardenMetal

    Series 3 will suffer greater than normal resale decline next year

    As an AW3 LTE owner who is thinking of upgrading to AW4 LTE, it occurred to me that when the Series 5 is released my AW3 LTE will suffer a sharper resale decline than other watches have done during previous release cycles. Why? Well, I suspect next cycle we’ll see more AW4s that have full ECG...
  11. iOSDevGarthSnyder

    Clearance products... any such thing?

    Every time I've ever viewed Apple.com / Refurbished and Clearance / Clearance Items I see nothing but this Anyone EVER see any items at this page ?? https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/clearance
  12. T

    Best 3rd party SS link band

    after spending a good amount on the watch itself, i cannot justify the ridiculously high cost of the Apple link band. Where can I find a nice and decent quality SS link band, but without spending hundreds. Thanks!
  13. and 4096 others like this

    Apple Watch Series 5 - question

    Hi, I wonder what direction Apple will take with Apple Watch? At the beginning I thought it would be more like jewelry, but after introduction of Series 4 I would say the pathway is more like medical device. I know they take efforts to create non-invasion glucometer, but reports suggest it's...
  14. OldSchoolMacGuy

    watchOS 5.0.1 coming today, fixes a bug with the activity rings

    Today Apple is going to be releasing its first minor update: watchOS 5.0.1 Full release notes:
  15. T

    Am I making a mistake? Choosing SS over alum?

    I’ve owned a S0 and currently have a S3. Both have been aluminum, but this time I’m thinking I wanna go for some sort of SS version. Likely just SS but not quite locked down on that. Anyways, I’m pretty active (CrossFit) and always wear my watch to track my fitness. I take really good care of my...
  16. Jay-Jacob

    iMessage and Apple Watch Notifications and Group

    Hi I am new with Apple Watch. I am wondering if there way mute or disable notification for iMessage group? Not all iMessage (I know how do that). Want able receive iMessage from everyone except for 1 group when they keep sending lot iMessage. Is that possible?
  17. S

    Apple Watch SS 44mm Gold with milanese loop shipment delay!!!

    hello all, I have been tracking my order of 44mm SS gold milanese watch and today my shipping has slipped from Sept 28-Oct 2 to Oct 2 - Oct 4. I preordered it the moment it went live and am quite angry that my date has slipped. Is anyone in the same shoes who ordered the same watch with...
  18. M

    Best leather loop knockoffs

    Cant stomach $150 for the Apple one. Anyone find a decent alternative?
  19. M

    AppleCare for SS?

    Are you buying AppleCare for your stainless/sapphire AW?
  20. M

    Best sport loop color for SB SS

    Love the SB SS, but want to use a sport loop for working out. Which color band(s) works best? Post your pics! Thanks.