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You're definitely not and so far Apple has only used Face ID when there's no room for Touch ID.
Anyone having battery problems with the Series 4 watch? I have a 40mm Space Gray aluminum model that I bought last Saturday. Charged it to 100% and exactly one day later there's only 36% battery left. I have the 42mm Series 3 watch and it still has ~50% battery left after one day of use and normally lasts 2 days.
Some internet posts say to give it a few days because the new watch is still indexing stuff. Any truth to that?
Some internet posts say to give it a few days because the new watch is still indexing stuff. Any truth to that?
I would give it a few days. But 36% left after 24 hours does not sound unreasonable at all for a 40 mm series 4, which is what I have. Really depends on your usage patterns. I've heard the series 3 may have slightly better battery life.
I mean, you are comparing a 40/38mm watch with a 42/44mm watch. A discrepancy of 10% in battery doesn't seem too outlandish I think?
Yeah, maybe I just got used to the 42mm battery life that the 40mm threw me off. I'm gonna give it a few days and if I still can't get a solid 2-day battery life, I'm gonna exchange it for the 44mm version. Thanks!
The 44 probably gets better battery but I'm not sure many are reporting being able to get 2 day battery out of their series 4
I keep getting tempted to pick up an iPhone X even though my iPhone SE is still perfectly fine, and I really don't want anything bigger than it.
It helps that the price is so high. If it was closer to $600 I probably would have snapped by now. I got damn close when Best Buy put 'em on sale for $749 back on the 1st.
It helps that the price is so high. If it was closer to $600 I probably would have snapped by now. I got damn close when Best Buy put 'em on sale for $749 back on the 1st.
I went from an SE to an X last year and I'm glad that I did, browsing the web is just so much better now.
I'd want it for the better camera more than anything. I don't really do a whole lot of web/video consumption on my iPhone.
I'd probably be better off taking the $899 an iPhone X costs and dumping it into a LTE-equipped Apple Watch and some airpods, that way I could start leaving my phone at home more often.
I like taking photos/videos of my dogs and the X's camera was a pretty big improvement for that with protrait mode too.
Haha, what? The AppleWatch most definitely doesn't need "a few days" to index stuff.
Personally, depending on how much i actively used it throughout the day, whether or not i did a workout, i go to bed with around 65% or so battery left; on my 40mm.
What might really be happening here is there "I GOT A NEW DEVICE!" effect and you're just fiddling around with it a lot more than someone who's already through the "honeymoon period". This is a severe impact to battery life on the AppleWatch because screen-on time is the biggest battery hog. on a device with that small a battery.
My wife has that issue, but I haven't. Have you managed to find the problem?
Still woke up with the watch at 38%, after going to sleep at 100%
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What model do you have? I've got a series 2 and it usually uses around 25%.
Series 4. The withings watch is arriving today so I'm not too bothered by it
Same -- you can get them relatively cheaply nowadays, since Qi is an open standard.
Question: You can ignore all the Nike+ features of an Nike+ Apple Watch, correct? B&H has a good deal on 'em but I don't have a need for any of that but I also don't want to be forced into a permanent complication or something.
For what it's worth with sleep tracking and the like, I have a Series 4, I use AutoSleep, and it tracks me pretty darn well to my eye, gives good trending info, and takes maybe 10% off my battery while I sleep, which means I just charge when brushing my teeth and shower and I'm near 100 for the day.
Yes. I have a Nike watch and I don't use the Nike stuff at all.
Yes. I have a Nike watch and I don't use the Nike stuff at all.
Might be a bug or something, it definitely shouldn't be using that much battery.
I and get the Velcro band that feels like jogging pants cheap off amazon, sport loop?
Forget im ever wearing it, even in bed
Forget im ever wearing it, even in bed
Hmm, not to debate whether I should replace my Series 1 with a Series 3 LTE model or just wait for Series 4 to get an eventual sale.
I don't really mind using "old" tech, and the cellular is what I'm really after.
I haven't had the issue, fortunately. I am curious if it's affecting certain devices.
Something that crossed my mind is that if Apple kept or keeps working on under the display Touch ID it could eventually work really well on the Apple Watch too. I can already put my finger on it and imagine it, it'd be neat. Although the passcode still needs to be input every day or so. But still it would make it smoother to take off and put it back on your wrist along the day.
That's the same upgrade path that I went through. It took a few days to get used to the gestures, but I'm really loving the XR. Battery life is excellent as I can easily go through one whole day without worrying about charging, and two days if I barely use it. My only nitpick would be that it's slightly thicker than the 6S.
Thanks for the input, have to charge twice a day just to keep my 6s alive; hoping the performance is an significant improvement in terms of loading times along with a better camera quality.
Read some fixes online and did them but haven't tried FaceTime yet. Signing out of FaceTime, toggling it off from the settings, deleting the app, redownload, toggle on, sign in and it should work
I have an 8, not SE, but this is the main reason I'm excited about upgrading to this year's XS equivalent when it's out. Been using my phone to browse the internet more and more over the last few months.
Anyone have any recommendations for long ass lightning cables, preferably lightning to usb-c? I'm trying to get my mom some cables so she can fast charge, but also some where she can have some slack and avoid me having to daisy chain some cables. The longest usb-c to lightning cables I've found were only 6 feet long; fine, but I'm also looking for a ten footer that could be used in the living room.
Or alternatively, can the regular lightning to usb-A cables still be used for fast charging? I tried a cable with my S10 fast charger to no avail, but I'm not sure if it was because of the cable, the charger, or both.
Or alternatively, can the regular lightning to usb-A cables still be used for fast charging? I tried a cable with my S10 fast charger to no avail, but I'm not sure if it was because of the cable, the charger, or both.
I don't remember the last time I unlocked my apple watch with a passcode. I put my watch on and usually I've unlocked my phone before needing to check the watch - and the phone authorises/unlocks the watch.
i don't quite get the point of locking your Apple Watch.
Like, i wear it all day, and there's no "sensitive data" on the watch? Is it to 'brick it when stolen'?
Messages and fitness data can be accessed from the Watch, which many would consider sensitive.
Apple Pay is what makes it (literally) mandatory. I wouldn't have a passcode on it otherwise.
I don't think Apple Pay or unlocking a Mac works without the code, does it? If it does, at least having the former enabled without a code is grossly negligent. Not that it's an inconvenience, really. Especially with Face ID. No point in not having a code.
E: Nvm, missed post above. Mandatory for Apple Pay I guess.
ApplePay is not available in my country - that makes perfect sense of course, thanks for the replies!
Yeah, that feature doesn't work on my first gen 13" retina Macbook Pro - i think it's right below the cut-off for that feature.
Something about the Bluetooth chipset, i think :(
Ah, damn. Mine is a 2014 retina. It's a feature that once in a while may act up and you have to repair it, but when it works it's smooth.
What's the oldest, cheapest iPad that's still getting updates and doesn't have issues with any apps from the App Store? I'm considering getting one for my 4 year old so it's only needed for Youtube and kids games.
Personally, i think the sweet spot in "low entry price" vs "longevity" is last year's 9.7" iPad.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/...c25efca101c6924da719a0263aa85202c18c50b9ff16b
There's only 128gig models on Apple's refurbished store - the 32gig version would be $239 (sadly, none in stock) and that one will receive iOS updates for at least another 3-4 years.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...on=ipad&cm_re=ipad-_-24W-0002-009C0-_-Product
$249 on Newegg
Stealth iMac update just dropped. 8th gen Intel on the 21.5", 9th gen on the 27", up to 8 cores, faster RAM...
still a 5400rpm hard drive in the base model
still a 5400rpm hard drive in the base model
What prevents Apple from putting a 7200rpm in? Or even a budget SSD standard?