Hi Chris, This definitely helps! Thank you for the info.
-- Jenny Wood Phone: (972 989-3894 Email: [email protected] Facebook/Twitter: KC5GNI “I’m the kid who has this habit of dreaming, Sometimes gets me in trouble too. But the truth is, I could no more stop dreaming, Than I could make them all come true.” — “The Kid” Buddy Mondlock > On Dec 29, 2015, at 2:41 PM, Chris Chaffin <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello Jenny, > As far as email on your watch, just open up the watch app on your phone, > swipe to mail and double tap, then you are in the mail settings for your > watch. One choice you have is to choose which email account you want to see > on your watch. > I like you enjoy having notifications on my watch. With the vibration on my > arm, I am guaranteed not to miss any notifications no matter where I am or > what I am doing. > > Hope this helps! > Chris > > > On Dec 29, 2015, at 2:23 PM, Jenny Wood <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >> Good day all. Like a few others on the list, I was also fortunate enough to >> receive an Apple Watch for Christmas. Yeah, I know there will likely be >> another one out later this spring, but given our run of bad luck with >> various necessary home repairs and other unexpected expenses, I’m not going >> to count on our having the funds available if and when that happens. Also, >> because the thinking is that there will be a new version released early next >> year, Best Buy had the Apple Watch Sport for sale at $100-off. So between >> the watch and Apple Care, we only (laughs at the word “only”), paid around >> $300. the savings was actually a big help to us right now. >> >> Anyway, so far, I am in love! Understand, I went into this knowing that the >> Apple Watch is not intended to be a replacement for my iPhone, but rather, >> an extension for quicker and easier access to certain functions. I have to >> admit, I am an iPhone addict, and I know it. :-) I am totally thrilled >> about any device that will reduce the sheer number of times I have to pull >> out my phone throughout the day, and so far, the Apple Watch has fulfilled >> that wish. Although, it’s taking some time to simply “retrain” my hands and >> brain to just leave the phone in my pocket, or even in a different part of >> the house, because I don’t *need* it with me all the time anymore. I do >> want it close at hand, but not necessarily “in” my hand 24x7. So, I am >> writing this for those (like me), who may be looking for feedback on the >> Apple Watch before they buy one for themselves. >> >> Here are a few handy uses I have found for my own watch just in the first >> few days of owning one. First, I absolutely *love* that any notifications >> sent to my phone automatically get sent to my watch when I am not currently >> using the phone. This means that any “breaking news” alerts from CNN, NBC, >> WFAA, or whatever other news stations I follow pop up on the watch, so that >> I don’t feel compelled to stop what I am doing and pull my phone out every >> time I hear it go “ding.” <grin> I feel much less conspicuous “glancing” at >> my watch real quick to check the notification rather than wedging the phone >> out of my back pocket. It literally, takes me a fraction of the time to >> check alerts now. This also includes weather and lightning alerts. I am >> very dependent on lightning alerts in my area, and this is about the most >> effective way of notifying me as I have seen yet. This was especially handy >> this past Saturday when the EF4 tornado came ripping right by us. My watch >> was blowing up with alerts, and I was thankful for it. >> >> Quick and easy access to messages, Email and twitter. I have used the >> messages function a *lot* already! I don’t typically use the pre-written >> responses, but I like knowing they are there just in case. I use the >> dictation feature instead, which for whatever reason, seems to be about 75% >> more reliable at translating my audio to text than my phone. I haven’t >> played with either Email or twitter much yet, but I have explored them just >> a bit. I’m not sure if there is a way to view mailboxes separately or not, >> because on the two or three occasions I have looked at it, it was displaying >> mail from all mailboxes in one. This isn’t a big deal of course, just one >> of those “it would be nice” things. As far as twitter, I am using >> Twitterific, and I haven’t quite figured out how to see my normal twitter >> feed, assuming there is a way. It only showed me my latest direct message. >> I think I just need to play with it some more though. >> >> Of course, viewing my various weather apps such as Dark Sky, is very cool. >> I religiously use the timer and alarms, and I have used it for making and >> receiving quick phone calls on the fly. Tracking my fitness via the workout >> and activity apps has been neat, though I would love to learn more about how >> it detects certain motions so that I can tweak my goals accordingly. For my >> actual workouts, I prefer to use RunKeeper, which can also be quickly >> accessed via the watch. It’s nice to just launch it, start it and go when >> I’m ready. Sometimes it feels as if it takes forever to get things going on >> the phone. One of the simplest and coolest functions I have played with >> yet, is the ability to control my music that plays on my phone via the >> watch. It has been 100% accurate so far on playing whatever artist, album, >> playlist or song I have requested, and if I want to skip a song or replay >> the previous one, there is no need to pick up the phone, the watch will take >> care of it for me when I ask. Speaking of “simple” functions—One of the >> main reasons I keep my phone with me at all times is because I would lose my >> head, if it weren’t firmly attached to my neck. So, on those rare occasions >> I do happen to set my phone down somewhere and can’t find it easily, I can >> now ping it with just a few taps of the watch! Brilliant! :-) Oh yeah, and >> have I mentioned how awesome it is to have a “timepiece” on my wrist again? >> To check the time so quickly and handily is amazing. I have Timebuzz >> installed, and it’s function of indicating the time by a series of >> vibrations is spot-on, I just wish I could figure out how to make it more >> convenient to check the time using this app without having to go through >> several steps first. >> >> I have only had the watch for a few days of course, so I am sure there will >> be much more fun ahead, once I figure out what I am doing for real. <grin> >> I know there are still a number of functions or features I am not yet aware >> of. For instance, someone here said there was a way to cycle the current >> temperature forward and back using the crown dial on the side of the watch, >> I would love to know exactly how to do this. It sounds great and very >> useful! >> >> So that’s my own mini-review for now. I hope others are having just as much >> fun with their watch as I have had so far. And for those more experienced >> watch users, please feel free to keep sharing your tips and tricks! >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Jenny Wood >> Phone: (972 989-3894 >> Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> Facebook/Twitter: KC5GNI >> “I’m the kid who has this habit of dreaming, >> Sometimes gets me in trouble too. >> But the truth is, >> I could no more stop dreaming, >> Than I could make them all come true.” >> — “The Kid” Buddy Mondlock >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Dec 29, 2015, at 1:40 AM, 'RobH.' via VIPhone <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> That sounded like a typical family christmas of course, so it is ever the >>> next day or so before you get the p&q to really get on >>> with it. >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Alan Paganelli" <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> >>> To: <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >>> Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:03 AM >>> Subject: Re: Benefits of Apple Watch >>> >>> >>> I'v been having to much fun just playing with my iWatch sense Christmas. I >>> haven't even looked at any iWatch apps but I sure would >>> like to hear about any really useful apps anybody on the list has found for >>> the iWatch. I'v only had mine sense Christmas morning >>> and that doesn't count because people kept pestering me. The wife, are you >>> gunna come and sit down to dinner with the rest of us? >>> Do you want cheese cake? Do this or do that! LOL! >>> >>> >>> Alan >>> >>> Sent from my iPad Air >>> >>>> On Dec 28, 2015, at 8:10 AM, Robert Carter <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> 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 <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> 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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