Apple Watch

[AndyClift]

Am I wrong in thinking this thread is titled Apple Watch. It seems to have become a 5 and 6 comparison.

 

[Rod]

Ha, yes we seem to have wandered off the topic a little but sometimes it's the only time to mention something new.

 

[Nighthawk4]

I use dictation all the time on my watch. I never think of it when I have my phone. But when a text comes in, I just hit the microphone icon and talk away. I have had dictation fail if I am in a low service area but, for the most part it is very reliable and accurate.

I am going to have to rely on it a lot after Sept. 30th. I will be having hand surgery - arthritic joint repair and carpal tunnel repair. So I will see how well I can get along with using dictation. One handed typing is not that easy.

Lisa

Good luck Lisa

 

[lclev]

Good luck Lisa

Thanks!

Lisa

 

[lclev]

Sorry to hear about the surgery, hope it goes well and you're on the mend soon! Yes, I use dictation on my Apple Watch now too, and am generally pleased with how good/useful it is.

Thanks Chas_m!

Lisa

 

[chas_m]

Today's tales of the Apple Watch: I was taking a break and laying down on the couch when I remembered I should call my doctor and make an appointment. My phone was on the charging stand in the bedroom, and I didn't want to go get it. Aha! "Hey Siri, call [doctor name]." A moment later "[Doctor Name]'s office, how can I help you?"

Made an appointment for October 20th at noon. Ended the call (this is all speaker and mic, no headset). "Hey Siri, make an appointment to see [doctor name] on October 20th at 12pm." "Okay," then a moment later the appointment comes up for me to confirm by tapping "OK."

Now that is better living through Apple!

 

[lclev]

Wow chas_m, that gives a whole new definition to "couch potato" !!!

Lisa

 

[pm-r]

Next will be "Hey Siri, get me a beer and some chips." Or is there already an app for that???

 

[dbm]

Girlfriend 1.0. Just be careful, upgrading to a Wife 1.0 reduces functionality, and it's difficult to switch to Girlfriend 1.1 after upgrading...

(I know, it's an old joke..)

 

[lclev]

Girlfriend 1.0. Just be careful, upgrading to a Wife 1.0 reduces functionality, and it's difficult to switch to Girlfriend 1.1 after upgrading...

(I know, it's an old joke..)

YEs, that is sad..... I have seen the same joke with Boyfriend 1.0 and upgrading to husband 1.0....

On another note - Apple has delayed the release of WatchOS 2 due to some bug that has cropped up.

Lisa

 

[Nighthawk4]

Is there any news on what the bug is or when the OS is due please?

 

[lclev]

Is there any news on what the bug is or when the OS is due please?

The only thing I am seeing is that it will be released "shortly." What ever that means in reference to time. I admit I am a tad disappointed. I rushed to get iOS 9 on my iPhone so I could upgrade to Watch OS2. However, I would rather is worked correctly and bug less than drive me crazy because it has bugs and fails to work correctly. I have become very dependent on the watch features - especially messages and calendar.

Lisa

 

[dbm]

I agree on the upgrade nerves. I've always been cavalier about upgrading in the past but the thought of losing watch functionality is making me cautious.

I have a 6S on order. I may wait for that to arrive before upgrading.

 

[chas_m]

I'm getting a surprising amount of use out of my Apple Watch in its present state, so I am perfectly content to wait for a version of watchOS 2 that doesn't have any showstopping bugs. I do look forward to the development of more advanced apps for the watch, however.

 

[Nighthawk4]

I agree. Not risked iOS9 on my iPad Air2 or iPhone yet. I tried it on the older iPad Mini2 but no significant differences found yet, apart from the very small writing on the keyboard. It does not seem possible to increase the size of that, even with the Accessibility settings

Better to wait until the WatchOS works correctly.

Incidentally, I saw a report of a Security Update for iOS9 already, although not showing up yet on the iPad.

 

[lclev]

So OS2 for the Watch has been released. For now I plan to let some others try it and I will see how they are doing. I probably won't wait long - like maybe until tonight? Deferred gratification has never been my strong suit....sigh. Anyway if any one else wants to play guinea pig and try it then post their results - please! I would love to know - and when I inevitable take the plunge I will post my findings too.

Lisa

 

[dbm]

Updating to watchOS2 as I type...

 

[chas_m]

Most of what's "new" in watchOS 2 will depend on developers writing or rewriting apps to take advantage of it. You can, however, from the first minute, spot two notable changes:

1. New watch faces to play with, including custom photo faces.
2. You can reply to Mail messages on the Watch directly.

 

[dbm]

Nightstand mode and Activation Lock are two important features core to the OS for me.

Upgrade finished with no issues seen so far!

 

[chas_m]

Yes, good points. I have to wait for nighttime to try out the former.