Hello,
The reason that these are called complications is that is there
technical term. On many digital watches that sighted people use they
have different things that can be displayed on the face asides from the
time. In the watch world these are called complications.
Regards,
Greg Wocher
On 1/2/2016 8:58 PM, SSEric wrote:
I’m sorry if this is obvious, but I have not followed much about the
Apple watch. I have decided I will wait for the next hardware version,
at least.
Why do they call apps “complications”? It sounds like the use of
complication has referred to apps when I have read it.
Thanks!
Eric
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*From:*[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On
Behalf Of *Woody Anna Dresner
*Sent:* Saturday, January 02, 2016 4:12 PM
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* Re: Benefits of Apple Watch
Hi Jenny,
I've found that the Dark Sky complication doesn't provide any
accessible information. I use the complication from the built-in
weather app, which shows the current temperature, but not
precipitation. You have to go into the app to see precipitation. I
hope that helps.
Best,
Anna
On Dec 29, 2015, at 9:24 PM, Jenny Wood <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Hi Anna,
Oh my gosh, I am so embarrassed to admit that I am really struggling
with figuring out complications. LOL Maybe it’s just a little
complicated for me, or perhaps I am making it more complicated than
it needs to be, but regardless… <grin> I’m typically pretty decent
at figuring this stuff out, but for some reason, I’m just not getting
it. So, I have definitely and successfully selected my default
location in the Weather app on my iPhone, and weather is listed in
“complications” within the Watch app on the phone, but I can’t seem
to figure out how to make it so that I can dial forward and backward
in time to see the progression in temperature. I did finally manage
to somehow get come complications to show on my clock face, don’t ask
me how, but I’m not sure how the watch decided which complications to
show. There is one displaying the temperature, but again, I can’t
seem to figure out what I need to do to make it so I can scroll
forward and back.
Personally, I would love to get Dark Sky setup as a complication on
my clock face, which is supposed to show the temperature and rain
percentages throughout the day I believe, but I can’t seem to get it
to show, even though Dark Sky is listed in my complications on the
Watch app. I’m so confused!! LOL I think I need to find some sort
of tutorial on complications. ;-)
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But the truth is,
I could no more stop dreaming,
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On Dec 29, 2015, at 2:19 PM, Woody Anna Dresner <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Hi Jenny,
If you choose the temperature as one of the complications on your
watch, you can go to your clock face screen and turn the digital
crown. The time will advance, and complications like the temperature
and calendar will update with the time. Press the digital crown to
have it return to the current time.
I hope that helps.
Best,
Anna
On Dec 29, 2015, at 1:23 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.
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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
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