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  1. Y

    Can’t add Apple Card to Apple Watch

    I’m on iOS 13 Public Beta 6 and Watch OS 5.3. When I open the Watch app, click Wallet and Apple Pay, then click Add Card I get the screen to scan the new card. I can’t scan the Apple Card however, so I click Enter Card Details Manually. Now I can add the card number I get from the ‘Card...
  2. L

    There May Not Be a Series 5 This Year

    From what's come out, it seems that there may not be a series 5 watch this year. Apparently only 4 new models were registered, which supposedly correspond with the 40 and 44 mm versions of the titanium and ceramic finish watches. Rumours suggest that this might mean that these will be...
  3. Lucas1708

    Watch won’t boot past the Apple logo

    Hey! So I was updating my phone to the latest beta and then suddenly my watch just wouldn’t pair with my phone anymore. It just stops at that intricate logo design and that’s it. Is anyone facing the same issue? My watch is updated to watchOS 4, and my phone to the iOS 13 beta. Is this in...
  4. slomojoe

    Apps Please Name Your Top 3 Most Useful Watch Apps

    i am listing things that i think a watch would be useful for in my life so far i am not getting close enough to justify a buy ... but who wouldn't like a new gizmo ? i would love to hear the top 3 apps that have made your watch purchase worthwhile
  5. smileman

    Why won't non-iOS device sent text messages delete on Watch when deleted on iPhone?

    Any idea why Apple hasn't added this fully message sync to the Watch? Standard (non-iOS sent) SMS messages just pile up on the Watch and need to be removed manually one at a time.
  6. WTDMatthews

    ECG in Canada Betas?

    Just wondering if any Canadian beta testers can comment on if ecg functionality is working in the latest Watch OS 6 Betas? I run the betas on my phone and iPad, but don't on my watch - however I certainly would if I could get the ecg functionality (which was my main reason for upgrading the...
  7. areskins

    Apple Watch for Medical students/interns/residents/doctors?

    Hi currently Im a junior intern in a hospital and Im considering getting an apple watch. I dont workout and I’m asking is there other uses for it especially in the medical field? The apple watch is currently not a must buy and Im considering getting a used one. Not sure if I should get a series...
  8. C

    First pairing keeps failing

    Just got a new Watch 4 but I'm having some issues pairing to my phone (which is iPhone 8 up to date). When phone and watch are near, the pairing procedure starts on the phone. I can go through, alternatively, the pairing using the "dots cloud" or the one with manual code insert. After a few...
  9. D

    All Devices Reminders app compatibility: Public Beta and Watch OS5

    When I started up Reminders in the public beta, I noticed that the watch wasn't listed in my devices as incompatible with the new format. I'd like to upgrade to the new system, but I am afraid the watch being left off the list was a mistake on Apple's part. Can anyone confirm that Reminders...
  10. KeanosMagicHat

    Thick 3rd party strap like Nike Sport Band Black?

    Recently purchased a Nike+ Apple Watch S4 but wanted the Silver Aluminium casing, so the only option was the Platinum band. Would’ve preferred a Black strap. I’ve purchased a 3rd party band (ATUP), but the silicone is extremely thin compared to the official bands and feels somewhat flimsy...
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    Walking vs Cycling, which is better to lose fat/weight?

    My goal is to lower my weight and body fat. It's currently at around 16% Out of these 2 activities, which would burn more calories and give my body a more lean and slim look? Here's a screenshot of my workout. I don't quite understand some of these stats. Would appreciate if someone can break...
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    Looking for high protection case for Apple Watch S4 44mm

    Does anyone know of any good cases that will offer maximum protection for the Apple Watch S4 44mm? Especially in a warehouse environment where you will be moving a lot of items and are at a much higher risk to strike your watch accidentally. I also want to be able to easily take off the case...
  13. P

    Apps Watch and AirPods - What am I missing?

    Use case: Airpods connected to both phone and Apple watch. I put the watch in my bag, put airpods in my ears and get ready for my bike home. I open the Overcast app on the watch and starts playing the podcast I want to listen to. Overcast app is functioning as a remote for the phone, so it is...
  14. J

    Apple watch battery- HELP NEEDED

    I have an original apple watch- 42mm stainless steel. The battery is quite bad as of now, and i am looking to replace it. However i cannot find a battery replacement anywhere. Also the adhesive has gone bad because the screen does not stick down. I have been hunting for new adhesive and a...
  15. natazar

    Apple Watch App to organize a day

    Hi all, I'm new to iOS and looking for an app that will help me organize a day. I need something that I can schedule simple tasks with like gym, bed time etc and my watch will send me notifications that it's time to do... something. Anything you guys can recommend to help me keep a day...
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    Apple Watch Series 4 Silver vs Space Gray(compare)

    Hi! I would like to buy an aluminium Apple Watch Series 4 Nike 44mm version this week. The question is: Which version is more scratch resistant? The silver version or the space gray? Please write experiences about visibility of the watch injuries. Thank you very much
  17. J

    new UK apple 4 watch loses connection with new Apple iPhone Xs plus

    Hi all I purchased a new apple watch, set-up OK transferring settings from my apple watch original, but right away the connection between watch and iPhone kept failing. I have re-set both iPhone and watch, made sure they are both on current versions (watch 5.1.2 and iPhone 12.1,2) and spent...
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    Apple Watch 4 Cellurar 44mm screen defect problem

    My Apple Watch 4 cellular 44mm brandly new (2days) have a screen defect visible in low light. The screen have visible line from top to down left side... :/ :/ Sorry Apple something going wrong in quality control production process...
  19. mikezmac

    They have the mail, messages complications on the iphone but . . .

    OK They have the mail, messages complications on the iphone 'watch' app under 'My Faces' when you edit your watch face.However if you assign them they don't show up on the apple watch. They do not show up on the apple watch, it lists them as off/blank.
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    Calls to LTE Apple Watch Number?

    Hello! I recently got a Cellular/LTE Apple Watch (Series 4) that I activated on Verizon. My number sharing works fine (calls to my phone number properly ring on my Watch when my Watch is on LTE). However, the number that was assigned to the Watch also will ring through to the Watch when I'm on...