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  1. lizzyrae78

    Apps DEXCOM GLUCOSE MONITOR APP FOR APPLE WATCH

    Has anyone been able to actually get there glucose reading to read on the watch face of the Apple Watch? Not just the dexcom icon? They advertise this on the apple web page with an actual reading on the the watch face, but I can only seem to get an Icon which then you have to press to get a...
  2. BeefCake 15

    Why Smart Watch and not traditional?

    I want to know why people made the choice of getting a smart watch IF they chose it over getting a traditional watch (Quartz, Automatic etc..). What motivated your decision and thought process? just collecting some feedback for a topic I'm working on with other watch enthusiasts and not trying...
  3. moxxham

    Quick Question: Link Band and Water

    Hey guys, just a really quick dumb question; is the stainless steel link band water resistant (fresh water). Or is it just pointless getting wet, as I imagine that the water would get caught inside the band for a considerable amount of time.
  4. R

    Apple Watch + AirPods

    How are the AirPods with the watch? I've seen a few screenshots of being able to pick up a call directly to the pods. I.e. You have two options when a call comes in "red decline and green with AirPods" vs the "red and green." Do the pods need to be already put in your ears for the "green with...
  5. S

    Anyone updated to 3.1.3 Dev beta?

    Just want to make sure it installs fine and doesn't brick the watch like 3.1.1 beta did Edit: I installed it, didn't brick the watch :D
  6. dra

    iPhone BoomBar brings loyalty cards to iMessage

    Stop carrying dozens of loyalty and reward cards around ! Get BoomBar 3 Easy Steps Scan , Save and Use with your iPhone, Apple Watch and iMessage. BoomBar is a forward thinking application aim to record barcodes from various cards used in people's daily life and save them into different...
  7. Lion007s

    Contacts not syncing 3.1.1

    All my contacts are not syncing despite resetting syncing and also restoring to factory. Tried turning all my iCloud contacts off and then back on again and tried syncing to the Watch (Series 2 stainless steel) and still no luck. Anyone else having partial contacts sync issue?
  8. ivanwi11iams

    Washing dishes, shower, etc.

    For those that shower with the Apple Watch, etc., do you have to set the 'water' option PRIOR to going into water (shower, washing dishes, swimming, etc.)? Or, can I get the watch wet, then use the water symbol (where you scroll up on the watch face) and select it to then extract water...
  9. F

    Some questions for apple watch owners

    Hello everyone. I'm doing a case study about apple watch for an essay and I need you guys to help answer some questions. What appeals to you about apple watch? What marketing materials did you see to influence you on your buying decision? Where did you first hear about apple watch? What...
  10. rocknblogger

    Just Got My New Apple Watch - Couple Questions

    So I just received my watch (w1) a couple hours ago and after setting it up I checked for an update. As I expected there was an update to wOS 3.1. It's taken about 90 minutes to update and it's finally rebooting. The question I have is, does it always take this long to install an update? Also I...
  11. I

    Apple Watch Could Scratch MacBook Pro?

    I've taken to not wearing my Apple Watch most of the time lately because I worry about it scratching up the MacBook to the left of the trackpad. I know, I know, I "should" be using the keyboard in such a way that my watch wouldn't be contacting the surface. But, reality being what it is, should...
  12. W

    Cannot send SMS messages from Apple Watch

    I bought an Apple Watch series 1 and I've enjoyed it thoroughly except for one issue: I cannot send SMS messages from the Apple Watch. I can send and receive iMessages without issue. I even receive SMS messages without issue. I've tried unpairing, erasing and setting up the Watch as new several...
  13. JuicyPoloMan

    Is this possible? 24 hour watch face only?

    Hi there, Just a quicky, for work i have to use a 24 hour clock, but generally i hate using them. Is it possible to have a 24 hour watch face only? So i can quickly set it while working and charge the face back when finished? If this isn't possible, anyone know of any complications that can...
  14. P

    Spotify & Apple Watch sync

    Prior to the latest Watch OS update, I would have the workout app running on my watch and be able to skip between songs playing from Spotify Playlist during my workouts. That feature seems to be non longer available. Did Apple remove this feature? For example: I'd launch Spotify at the gym and...
  15. B

    Need Apple Watch 38mm Glass size.

    Hi, I need a picture of the height of the 38mm Apple Watch's Glass (not just the screen but till the edge of tha glass as well) I need a ruler in the picture so I can prove a vager that the 38 mm Apple Watch has a glass height size of around 34mm not 38, because it is the bezel size. Thanks
  16. trifusion

    [watchOS3] 3D Maze Game App for Apple Watch beta

    activeMAZE has begun beta testing .....
 Apply today at: http://www.body-pro.com/beta-test Challenge Mind and Body Never have you been so lost. The way out, a forgotten memory.

 As impossible as it may seem to finish, you know moving will get you there. Fast or slow it does not matter, only...
  17. S

    Next year

    The new updated Applewatch has been released but my question is relating to next years version. I'm wondering on whether to wait for it? What do you think are the likely upgrades to it?
  18. J

    Activity Sharing - Awaiting your reply spins & spins?

    My sister & I both have (had) the original Apple Watch, version 3.0 (14S326) On our iPhone 6's, are both upgraded to iOS 10.0.2 For awhile after upgrading to iOS 10 / Apple Watch 3.0, activity sharing worked and we could see each others data. We would even get notifications when a workout was...
  19. chino-rican

    Should I buy an Apple Watch?

    Opinions wanted! Do you own an Apple Watch? Please describe what you like/don't like. Was it worth getting? If you could go back, would you still get it? Has it become an integral part of you digital life, similar to when you got your first smartphone? Did you return/get rid of your Apple...
  20. K

    Forecast Bar Weather App Notifications

    I have been trying out Forecast Bar for the past week and I really like it. My questions that I have are to do with notifications. Does this app update severe weather notifications when the NWS updates theirs? There were 2 severe weather alerts issued this past week and while I got them pushed...