Has anybody tried a third party watch that works with iPhone. There seem to be many available online
Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2015, at 7:37 PM, Chuck Dean <cadean...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Do you know that you can turn the volume up on the watch? Do a two finger > double tap and hold and slight upper down to adjust the volume. > > Chuck (mobile) > Pleez x cuze enny tie ping or spelin air ores. > >> On Dec 28, 2015, at 5:33 PM, Shaf <shafpa...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Only issues I have with Apple Watch: >> 1. The volume is absolutely terrible in crowds. You have to use a >> bluetooth headset just to hear information, which is terrible. >> 2. VoiceOver has a terrible, terrible lag. Also takes at least 3 seconds >> to launch an app. Hopefully Apple Watch 2 will fix these issues. >> >> >>> On 12/28/2015 5:02 PM, Woody Anna Dresner wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> I love getting silent notifications via buzz patterns from the watch. And I >>> know I'm less likely to miss notifications of things like text messages >>> when I'm in a noisy place, which I appreciate. >>> >>> I like being able to plug my iPhone into our car stereo and control music >>> playback from the watch, so that VoiceOver doesn't go through the speakers. >>> >>> I knit, and I'm doing a pattern where I need to count rows. I just got an >>> app for the watch called Clicker that is a counter; you double-tap it when >>> you want to increase the count. It's perfect for working with this knitting >>> pattern. >>> >>> I recently played a game called The Martian, where you're trying to help a >>> guy stranded on Mars make it home. There was an Apple Watch component where >>> I could see the character's vital signs. This is whimsical, but fun. >>> >>> And I agree with Robert that having a timer on my wrist that alerts me >>> silently is really helpful. >>> >>> I also love being able to see the current temperature on my wrist, and >>> being able to turn the digital crown a few times to see what the >>> temperature is forecast to be later in the day. >>> >>> I hope that helps. >>> >>> Best, >>> Anna >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Dec 28, 2015, at 10:10 AM, Robert Carter <nc5rn...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Nancy and list, >>>> >>>> I love being able to read and reply to tweets, text messages and email on >>>> my Apple watch. This is particularly great when I am in a situation where >>>> taking out my phone is undesirable. >>>> >>>> I use my watch to time activities and the alarm function to keep me on >>>> track. It is a great time keeper. >>>> >>>> Just recently, a watch app became available that allows one to get the >>>> time presented in vibration patterns. This means that one can silently >>>> check the time without disturbing others with VoiceOver. The app is called >>>> Timebuz. There is a new app called iReg which allows one to make audio >>>> recordings using just the watch. >>>> >>>> Apple Watch is fully accessible with VoiceOver. >>>> >>>> Good luck with your decision. >>>> >>>> Robert Carter >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On Dec 28, 2015, at 8:29 AM, Nancy Badger <nancybad...@icloud.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello, >>>>> This afternoon, I am going to have the opportunity to look at Apple >>>>> watches. I am deciding whether or not to purchase one. What are the >>>>> benefits? What have you really enjoyed about your Apple Watch? What are >>>>> the drawbacks? What do you wish you had known before you purchased an >>>>> Apple Watch? I will need to use voice over so please include excess >>>>> ability comments. >>>>> Thanks very much! >>>>> Nancy >>>>> >>>>> Nancy Badger, Ph.D >>>>> Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Services >>>>> UT Chattanooga >>>>> Sent from my iPhone with dictation software. 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