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[Ninja Dom]

I notice that I don't get haptic feedback for non-watch apps. They just show up in the notifications trey. Is there no way to enable haptic for all notifications?

Check your notifications on your iPhone.

I have some non-haptic notifications on Watch but these are also non-alert/vibrate notifications when they come in on my iPhone too.

 

[robotrock]

Do you think next year's models will support the bands I've already bought?

 

[infiniteloop]

Do you think next year's models will support the bands I've already bought?

i'd be surprised if they didn't.

 

[LCfiner]

Do you think next year's models will support the bands I've already bought?

I think they will but if Apple decides to make the new watch noticeably thinner by a few mm, then I don't think the connecting pieces will fit. not unless apple changes the sides of the watch to have varying radii instead of one simple half circle like it is now.

I think the watch is thin enough as it is (compared to luxury sports watches. comparing it to thinner phones is not an apples to apples comparison) so I hope they keep the strap components the same for a while longer

 

[infiniteloop]

Android Wear now compatible with iPhone:
http://www.macrumors.com/2015/08/31/android-wear-iphone-now-compatible/

Google has announced that Android Wear smartwatches are now compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus running iOS 8.2 or later.

 

[Majine]

I wish that when someone FaceTime Video's me, that I can answer it using the watch with FaceTime Audio.

Instead of it just "You can't do that here" on me.

 

[The Elite]

Android Wear now compatible with iPhone:
http://www.macrumors.com/2015/08/31/android-wear-iphone-now-compatible/

That's good to know for the future.

 

[Majine]

That's good to know for the future.

Competition is good. The fact that iPhone owners can choose between Android War and Apple Watch, that's exciting.

 

[infiniteloop]

Interesting survey results from imore:

http://www.imore.com/apple-watch-usage-survey-study-2015-q2

 

[Got the Shakes]

Interesting survey results from imore:


http://www.imore.com/apple-watch-usage-survey-study-2015-q2

The most interesting thing I gathered from that is that I am in the 9% minority that doesn't take and make phone calls on my Watch. 91% is way higher than I would have ever imagined.

 

[infiniteloop]

The most interesting thing I gathered from that is that I am in the 9% minority that doesn't take and make phone calls on my Watch. 91% is way higher than I would have ever imagined.

Yeah, I agree. I did it once for novelty, but the quality is not there. Hopefully when FaceTime audio works with 2.0 it'll be better.

 

[SeanR1221]

High usage on mail.

I just can't use the apple stock mail app. It takes too long to get gmail. I don't want it to fetch, I want it instantly :/

 

[Got the Shakes]

High usage on mail.

I just can't use the apple stock mail app. It takes too long to get gmail. I don't want it to fetch, I want it instantly :/

Same here. I had to abandon the Mail.app when I was finally forced out of being able to setup Gmail as an Exchange account.

 

[robotrock]

Having this weird issue where notifications will make my phone vibrate AND give me feedback on the watch. The phone vibrates a good 30 seconds before I get the notification on the Watch too. What's going on? How do I fix this?

 

[infiniteloop]

Speaking of the Apple Watch, we’re told that new Apple Watch Sport band colors will launch on the 9th. The new colors could be the same as or similar to the wider variety of sport bands Apple’s Chief Design Officer Jony Ive showed to small audiences at private Apple Watch events earlier this year.

http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/02/iphone-6s-16-gb-7000-series-aluminum/

Hoping for a dark blue like the recent iPod Touch.

 

[The Elite]

High usage on mail.

I just can't use the apple stock mail app. It takes too long to get gmail. I don't want it to fetch, I want it instantly :/

Same issue as me.

 

[Ninja Dom]

http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/02/iphone-6s-16-gb-7000-series-aluminum/

Hoping for a dark blue like the recent iPod Touch.

New bands. I want some crazy contrasting colours. I already rock the blue sport band with my Space Grey Sport watch.

 

[Ninja Dom]

High usage on mail.

I just can't use the apple stock mail app. It takes too long to get gmail. I don't want it to fetch, I want it instantly :/

Same here. I had to abandon the Mail.app when I was finally forced out of being able to setup Gmail as an Exchange account.

I use Mail a ton. It's simply about the convenience especially while I'm at work an can't have my phone in my hand.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

I'm surprised by the mail usage and also the excercise goal.

How are people's leather bands holding up? Mine seems ok but I'm still a little disappointed with the leather. Its really weird. I see people with more natural looking leather bands every day.

 

[cjp]

What do you guys think of the Gear S2? I checked one of the short comparison videos on 9to5 and I have to say, I think it looks pretty nice.

 

[infiniteloop]

The rotating bevel is an interesting idea, but it looks pretty chunky and i'll never understand a circular smartwatch.
UI looks better than Android Wear.

 

[Ferulci]

Interesting survey results from imore:

Very insightful, thank you !
I dont know if that's off-topic (sorry if that's the case) but I'm currently working on a prototype of a game based on Knight Route mechanics (merged with some more videogame-like mechanics.) and I'm currently looking for playtesters.
Would anyone of you be interested ?
Here is a work in progress of the game.

 

[Fliesen]

Very insightful, thank you !
I dont know if that's off-topic (sorry if that's the case) but I'm currently working on a prototype of a game based on Knight Route mechanics (merged with some more videogame-like mechanics.) and I'm currently looking for playtesters.
Would anyone of you be interested ?
Here is a work in progress of the game.

Just take care not to make it too similar in game design to this (BoxPop)

https://youtu.be/O6DseOOEsXk?t=142
(starts at 2:22)

 

[Zeyphersan]

Yeah, I agree. I did it once for novelty, but the quality is not there. Hopefully when FaceTime audio works with 2.0 it'll be better.

How will Facetime audio work on the watch? If someone calls through Facetime you can answer it as an audio call?

 

[Ferulci]

Just take care not to make it too similar in game design to this (BoxPop)

https://youtu.be/O6DseOOEsXk?t=142
(starts at 2:22)

Yes, even though BoxPop is one of the few games that works well on the Watch, the overall concept (except the knight movement) is different. BoxPop is more based on movement optimization (a touched tile cannot be reached again) while our prototype is more focused on beating opposite units.

 

[infiniteloop]

How will Facetime audio work on the watch? If someone calls through Facetime you can answer it as an audio call?

Yes. You can see the call on the watch now, you just can't answer it.

 

[Fox1304]

Very insightful, thank you !
I dont know if that's off-topic (sorry if that's the case) but I'm currently working on a prototype of a game based on Knight Route mechanics (merged with some more videogame-like mechanics.) and I'm currently looking for playtesters.
Would anyone of you be interested ?
Here is a work in progress of the game.

Is that under WatchOS 2 ? If so, very curious on how it improves the game capacities of the device.
Glad to give you some feedback if you still want some also, feel free to PM me.

 

[Zeyphersan]

Yes. You can see the call on the watch now, you just can't answer it.

Huh, that's neat. I also hope that facetime audio improves call quality, but it's kind of a moot point since no one ever calls me on facetime

 

[infiniteloop]

MacRumors has also received information about Apple's plans to release at least one new metal finish for the Apple Watch. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo first noted the Apple Watch may gain additional casing options in March, and three months later said a yellow and rose gold Apple Watch Sport will launch in the fall.

Apple is also expected to debut new Apple Watch Sport bands at its September 9th media event, possibly with a focus on darker colors.

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/04/apple-new-ipad-keyboard-gold-apple-watch-sport/

Would love a dark blue sport band.

 

[Ninja Dom]

Yes. You can see the call on the watch now, you just can't answer it.

Huh, that's neat. I also hope that facetime audio improves call quality, but it's kind of a moot point since no one ever calls me on facetime

What? If somebody FaceTime video calls you then you can answer it on the Watch as a FaceTime audio call? Or the caller has to initiate the call as a FaceTime Audio call in the first place.

In terms of FaceTime audio calls on iOS or OS X, the quality is incredible. The best quality "phonecall" I've ever heard, such a rich beautiful sound and you can instantly tell that it sounds very different to a regular phonecall.

a yellow and rose gold Apple Watch Sport will launch in the fall.

Don't fucking do this to me!! That YouTube self made one in the link looks incredible. I said that I wasn't gonna play the upgrade game with Watch and stick to my Space Grey Sport...but if the do release a Space Grey Sport with yellow or rose gold then I will have to go in for it.

 

[infiniteloop]

What? If somebody FaceTime video calls you then you can answer it on the Watch as a FaceTime audio call? Or the caller has to initiate the call as a FaceTime Audio call in the first place.

I don't know about video, i'm guessing it just says answer on your iPhone.

 

[Zeyphersan]

What? If somebody FaceTime video calls you then you can answer it on the Watch as a FaceTime audio call? Or the caller has to initiate the call as a FaceTime Audio call in the first place.

In terms of FaceTime audio calls on iOS or OS X, the quality is incredible. The best quality "phonecall" I've ever heard, such a rich beautiful sound and you can instantly tell that it sounds very different to a regular phonecall.

I don't know about video, i'm guessing it just says answer on your iPhone.

How often are you guys receiving audio calls from Facetime instead of through a normal phone call? Be real

 

[infiniteloop]

How often are you guys receiving audio calls from Facetime instead of through a normal phone call? Be real

Calls from family are always FaceTime audio, the quality is so much better.
Other calls from randoms would be through the phone.

 

[japtor]

Calls from family are always FaceTime audio, the quality is so much better.
Other calls from randoms would be through the phone.

Same here. Reception where we all are sucks so we know regular calls have a good chance of dropping and just use FaceTime audio instead.

 

[Moreche]

Really hoping I see a navy sport strap for my 38SS at the conference.
Also my wife would love a gold sport 38.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Calls from family are always FaceTime audio, the quality is so much better.
Other calls from randoms would be through the phone.

Every time. Except for my sister, who has VoLTE also enabled.

 

[sc0la]

Really hoping I see a navy sport strap for my 38SS at the conference.
Also my wife would love a gold sport 38.

Wouldn't be surprised to see gold and rose gold sport versions that match the phones. If we see it my guess is October or early next year with a small refresh.

 

[Ninja Dom]

How often are you guys receiving audio calls from Facetime instead of through a normal phone call? Be real

Calls from family are always FaceTime audio, the quality is so much better.
Other calls from randoms would be through the phone.

All of my closest friends and my girlfriend are iOS users. Wherever possible, FaceTime audio is used between us over a regular phonecall. Simply, cos it's exactly like infiniteloop says, incredible audio/sound quality.

And I use FaceTime video as often as possible too.

 

[infiniteloop]

product RED band cometh:

Likely announced today along with orange and blue.

 

[infiniteloop]

Gurman: Both regular gold and Rose Gold Sport watches today as well, should be in stores this week

 

[dallow_bg]

Best Buy now selling them.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/wearabl...es/pcmcat748300489081.c?id=pcmcat748300489081

 

[SuperPac]

GM seed of Watch OS 2 now available through Software Update in the watch app. Woot wooooooot!

 

[Got the Shakes]

GM seed of Watch OS 2 now available through Software Update in the watch app. Woot wooooooot!

I never dug in to, but being part of the iOS public beta does that also let you access the Watch beat (or in this case the GM)? I feel like when I installed the beta profile on my iPhone that it gave me the option to install one for the WatchOS beta, but I don't remember for sure.

 

[jts]

If any of you guys install the OS 2 GM please do me a solid and tell me what languages does it support.

Don’t need to list them all, I am particularly looking if support for any of these has been added:

• Finnish/Suomi
• Danish
• Portuguese (Portugal)

Thank you!

 

[everthustodeadbeats]

GM seed of Watch OS 2 now available through Software Update in the watch app. Woot wooooooot!

for developers? I don't see it.

 

[riotous]

If any of you guys install the OS 2 GM please do me a solid and tell me what languages does it support.

Don’t need to list them all, I am particularly looking if support for any of these has been added:

Spoiler

Finnish/Suomi
Danish
Portuguese (Portugal)

What in the world possessed you to put those in spoiler tags?

 

[jts]

What in the world possessed you to put those in spoiler tags?

I meant to put them in list tags :|||

I’m bad at this.

edit: also, how exactly is this new, lads?

 

[Kattbuss]

Hi guys! Sorry if this has been answered before. If I were to install the new GM to my watch by installing the profile that's been going around, will I then get prompts for beta updates when those are available ? Or will I only get regular updates?
If so, is there any way to delete the profile from the watch after updating to GM?

 

[The Elite]

GM seed of Watch OS 2 now available through Software Update in the watch app. Woot wooooooot!

Who gets that pushed to them? Just the people who were on the beta previously, I assume?

Is there any other way to install it?

 

[sc0la]

Sport gold looks nice, rose gold not so much. Which is funny because with the edition watches the rose gold looks much better than the yellow.