It's not perfect, it's pricey and the design might be to everyone's taste, but the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) is best smartwatch available, made better for the fact that it allows you to leave your phone at home.OverallSpecsFrom $559 AUD (for G...
Abstract: The Series 3 Apple Watch with LTE was the surprise announcement at last week's Apple event. I didn't expect to see LTE come to a smartwatch smaller than a dinner plate this year, and I didn't expect decent battery if it happened. But Apple has managed to...
Abstract: I've used a lot of smartwatches. They're great. But I've always gone back to my trusty old Casio's because I like the style and frankly while Smartwatches offer some great features, they answer questions I've never asked. Until now.Apple's Series 3 Apple...
Cellular connection works well for phone calls, email, Siri and messages. Music now syncs more easily. Improvements in fitness tracking and added watch faces. Adds barometer to GPS and swimproofing. Same overall size as last year's watch
Battery life takes a major hit when making calls or during GPS workouts. 42mm cellular model is expensive, and that's before monthly wireless service and Apple Music fees. Still requires an iPhone to set up and pair with
The Apple Watch Series 3 is the best overall smartwatch you can buy, but battery limitations and add-on fees keep it from being a must-have upgrade...
Leaving the cellular question aside for the moment, is it worth upgrading to the Watch Series 3 if you're existing Watch owner?While I did see some performance improvements from the Series 3, it's unlikely that Series 2 owners will see any reason to upgra...
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Published: 2017-01-26, Author: Tom , review by: au.pcmag.com
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Abstract: I have always been a believer in Smartwatches, from the early Datalink watch from Microsoft and Timex to the more recent Android Wear. While they all offered things that made them useful devices, there were always compromises. Aspects that made them less...
The Series 3 GPS + Cellular is the most advanced, most connected Apple Watch and it is also the most iPhone independent model that can work on a user's existing cellular number (where supported) for an extra monthly subscription fee of around $10 a month...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews Apple's latest smartwatch for fall 2017, the Series 3. It's available in aluminum for $329 without LTE and $399 with LTE. As usual, it's also available in stainless steel, ceramic and the Nike version is coming next month. The watch runs...
Cellular connectivity is useful in specific situations, Watch is snappy and fast thanks to S3 processor, watchOS 4 adds great new features
Price is on the high-end of the smartwatch market, Cellular connectivity is only available with Bell, Cellular only does not get all-day battery life
"How much value you'll get out of cellular connectivity with the latest version of the Apple Watch really depends on how you intend to use the wearable."...
