I’m buying the watch....anyone have one??? I am getting it for health options.
I bought the watch about six months ago, but had to return it. It wouldn’t work with my six year old but trusty iPhone 6+. I just couldn’t cough up the dough for a new phone AND a watch.
I have a Series 4 and love it. At first it seemed like it might be an unnecessary luxury, but I’ve found that I depend on it a lot, especially for email and text notifications. I often miss them on my phone, even when it’s in my pocket, but the watch never lets me miss a single one. And as you mentioned, the health features are great and getting better with the addition of blood oxygen level in the new one.
If you haven’t owned one before, I also recommend one of the bands that is continuously adjustable, with a magnetic clasp. There are several different kinds; I have the stainless steel Milanese loop. What’s great about them is that you’re not stuck with a fixed number of adjustment choices; they’re infinitely adjustable.
I have a series 4 that I got at a good discount when the 5 came out. I got a stainless that has cell phone capabilities, but haven’t linked it to a phone plan. But it has the ability to make a 911 call if I should fall or have any other kind of emergency.
It can do an ECG, which I did once just to see if it works. If it thinks I’ve fallen, it asks if I have, and if I need help. And on the rare occasions I exercise, it will record that as well.
If I’m using the Maps app while I’m driving, it will signal my wrist when it’s time to turn.
I have found it to be a handy thing to wear.
I’ve had an Apple Watch since the first one came out. They work great. I use mine for checking my EKG, exercise goals, messages, answering calls, and receiving and sending texts. I can also pay for things using ApplePay with my Watch. Makes going through drive through fast food places easy, or even Home Depot. The latest version just announced can do blood oxygen readings(certified), unlike other devices offered before. It has built in GPS for turn by turn directions and many other functions I find useful. My watchface is currently an orrery of the entire solar system showing the current position of the planets. It also shows the current weather and forecast, plus my calendar of appointments for the day. Oh, it also tells the time and date.
I may have to ask for one for Christmas. I think my current is 3rd gen, so getting long in the tooth.
Yes. Get it. I ordered my first one the day Apple Watch became available; managed to “close my rings” (reach all daily exercise goals) every day of 2017, felt fantastic. Bought a second (after destroying the first), greatly improved with integrated cellphone, ECG, fall detection, etc. The latest with always-on screen and O2 saturation sensor is tempting.
Really like all the additional abilities. Instant access to messages, notifications, health, ECG, weather, music identification, calendar, touchless payments, music, and and and and and...
In case of emergency, first responders will have your emergency contact, doctors and current medication available immediately.
Also, if you are having an emergency, all you have to do is press the bottom button on the right hand side of the watch and you can summon first responders without calling 911.
Got a Gen. 4 model. Like it. Seeing as how I ride a cycle, I figured the fall detector could be a life saver out on the back roads. Or any roads for that matter.
Been using my pillow for sleep tracking. watchOS has that built in now.
Yes, I LOVE it!