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For now, however, one of the nice things about the Apple Watch is how much it can and does intelligently leverage from it’s paired iPhone. Until the day comes when Apple figures out how to integrate the two into a Star Trek-like comm badge, this elegant partitioning of data works very nicely. Long ago, I developed a working relationship with my Apple Watch, but haven’t formally presented a list of things I like so much about it. These are things that come so very naturally in my life and make it better. Come to think about it, that’s what this watch is all about. I’ve seen some writers lament that they’ve used an Apple Watch for a few months, then put it in a drawer. That’s a complete mystery and one reason for cataloging its virtues for me.

While some other smartwatches may do some or all of this, here’s what I love about my own Apple Watch. Not in any particular order. Apple Watch Virtues for Me #1. My daily steps. Anytime, anywhere, I can check the activity monitor in the dock and see how many steps I’ve walked each day. Being a writer, it’s important to track that because it’s all too easy to sit too much.

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I have a daily goal, and meeting that goal will keep me healthier. #2 My Next Event.

My Apple Watch, at a glance, tells me what’s next. With so many things going on both at The Mac Observer and in my family life, it’s important to be able to see what’s next and when. Even when the iPhone isn’t near.

This is a godsend for me. #3 Apple Pay and Notifications. It is wonderfully cool and convenient to just reach out to a Point of Sale terminal and pay with Apple Pay.

For Mac Eyes Only Apple Watch And A Bbq Too For Mac

I don’t have to reach into my carry bag and fumble with an iPhone. Better yet, with my particular credit card, I get a confirmation receipt of the amount paid in just a few seconds on the watch.

This is how I pay for my haircuts, and when my barber sees the receipt (from her Foursquare reader) on my watch she just raves. As for notifications, I have them managed so that I only see what’s important to me. The little orange circle at the top of the display is my friend. Two of my interests are weather and astronomy. While I don’t do as much observing as I used to, it’s still helpful to keep track of sunset time.

This is especially helpful in the spring and fall when I’m furiously writing in the afternoon, and I need to take a walk before it gets dark. But I’ll admit, when it comes to getting a full picture of the weather and forecast, I reach for my iPhone. #5 Countdown Timer. I use this a lot more than I thought I would.

For Mac Eyes Only Apple Watch And A Bbq Too For Mac

Whether it’s a short nap with my cat in lap or keeping tabs on an oven that’s pre-heating, it seems like, in my busy day, I’m always setting a countdown timer. It sounds frenzied and obsessive. Actually, the Apple Watch countdown timer is so easy to use, it’s a joy. #6 Heartbeat. While I’m relaxing or napping with my cat, it’s often handy to keep tabs on how low my heartbeat can get. The record low for my heartbeat, when in my recliner is under 60. I keep trying to break that record.

Breathe deep, John. (And yet, I turned off the breathe reminder right away. Endlessly annoying.) #7 Workouts.

Every time I take a walk, I use the workout app in my dock. The outdoor walk has a magnificent display. With a glance, I can see how far I’ve walked, my heartbeat, Calories (kcal) burnt, my walking minutes and time of day. Then I save the workout, and it’s forwarded to my iPhone for further inspection. I can track my outdoor walk on the fly.

#8 Phone calls and texts. Sometimes, when I’m about the house, away from my iPhone, I’ll get a text message or phone call. Being able to respond right away is just awesome. Maybe some people carry their iPhone in their back pocket when around the house, but I sure don’t. I’d plop into the couch to watch TV and (maybe) damage it. There are many more apps and things one can do with an Apple Watch. I’ve just touched the surface of what I do and focused on those things essential to my daily routine that I love.

The point is, you too can tailor the Apple Watch to your own lifestyle. When you do, you won’t be able to live without it either. One Apple Watch Complaint Only one? Well, it’s my biggest. Why, after almost two years, is there only one Apple Watch face that displays digital hh:mm:ss?

(The activity circle.) Not even the astronomy face can display digital hh:mm:ss. Surely, some developer has solved that problem! If not, I hope Apple fixes that soon. You missed a HUGE one that was unexpected for me and makes the idea of an Echo or Google Home make very little sense.

My AppleWatch is now the most convent, accurate microphone for questions and home automation. I don’t have to speak up, or worry about accidental invocation. You can say Hey Siri all day and night and never affect me. I simply lift my wrist toward my mouth and unlock my door, turn on or off Fans and lights. You want to fall in love with HomeKit? Wear an AppleWatch and command your home the right way!

They are not one-size-fits-all. Are linux drivers one size fits all? Supermicro aoc-sat2-mv8 driver for mac. Do they have to be tailored to suit each variant?

John: I share your love of the Apple Watch. I know that there is one Mr Chaffin at TMO who likes but does not love his AW, but I believe that he wears his nonetheless. Your reasons are similar to mine, and if I may, let me simply state that the AW, as currently designed and tethered to the iPhone, simultaneously extends the reach and power of the iPhone, and provides a very personal assistant literally at one’s fingertips where one needs it. It both makes the iPhone that much more accessible and useful (e.g. I can track my flight Read more ».

OK, I’ll provide the counter-point 😉 First of all, macjeffff so instead of looking at your phone while driving you look at your watch instead and think that’s a safe(r) thing to do??? And yes, I’m a “techie” if someone with 30+ years of experience and who currently helps administer a 700+ node Linux cluster with PB’s of storage counts as a “techie” And I have no use for the Apple Watch. I haven’t worn a watch since the last century and nothing about the Apple Watch has made me want to start wearing one.

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