There is a lot of information at: https://www.applevis.com/new-to-apple-watch
Malcolm Parfitt > On 17 Jun 2020, at 13:40, Terri Stimmel <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > > Thank you to those who have responded to my questions about the Apple watch. > I really appreciate it. For some reason, I wasn't expecting much of a > response. Or I thought you all would say it wasn't all that accessible. I am > glad I was wrong on this. > > > My main reasons for wanting to possibly get one, is so that I can track my > activities, and my sleep. I am wanting to start exercising a bit more than I > do. I think it would be very beneficial to me to possibly have a watch. > > Also, I don't always sleep well. So being able to track this better, and > easier, would really come in handy. > > > I almost always have my phone with me though. So I don't know if I can > justify making a purchase like this. > > > As for the sleep tracking, does the watch somehow do this on it's own? > Somehow keep up with your sleep? > > Or do you just have an App on your watch and phone, and you have to enter in > all the information yourself. > > > Also, what are some of the ways the watch tracks your activity? > > If I were riding an exercise bike, would it be able to possibly help me to > know how fast I was going, and how many calories I burned? Or would I need an > App to help me to do this? > > > Also, how do you all respond to notifications, and text messages? > > How can it be easier to respond to texts messages from the watch? Or how can > it be easier to read notifications? > > > I would assume that the watch has to be charged every so often? > > If so, how does this work? > > Also, someone mentioned only having 2 faces. > > What does this mean? > > Why would you possibly want different faces? > > > Sorry for all of the questions. I know there are a lot here. I hope you all > won't mind. I am fascinated though, and would really love to know more. > > > Thank you, > > > Terri > >> On 6/16/2020 7:09 PM, Shirley Baker wrote: >> I think I got my apple series 3 watch about two years ago. I don't know how >> I have been able to get along without it for so long. I sometimes read my >> email on it, read messages, use the timer. I only have two faces on it but >> that works for me. Sometimes I answer a phone call with it but I have a hard >> time knowing who is calling so don't use that part very often. I'm always >> forgetting the date so that's very handy for me. Also, I have many alarms >> set on it. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Jun 16, 2020, at 6:33 PM, goshawk on horseback >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> as one can get a range of straps for the apple watch, there is a good >>> chance that you should find one to accommodate you. I mainly use mine as a >>> swimming tracker and alarm, as I mainly swim in open water, so it is handy >>> to have an accessible vibrating alarm that will for example, give me an >>> idea that I have had a certain amount of time in swimming and should think >>> about heading back to shore. >>> >>> Simon >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Priscilla Garces (prisci)" >>> <[email protected]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:02 PM >>> Subject: Re: How accessible is an Apple watch >>> >>> >>> Hi everyone, >>> Hope all of you are doing well. I too have the same questions as I do not >>> own an apple watch. However, I am looking into purchasing it in the future. >>> I was going to purchase one, but unfortunately, the pandemic hit so I am >>> unable to try one on for myself. Also, I have an added challenge because I >>> have small wrists since I am very petite. Does the Apple Watch fit small >>> wrists? >>> Also, did you buy the EarPods when you got the Apple Watch in order to hear >>> the VoiceOver on the Apple Watch while in crowded settings? >>> How are you able to hear VoiceOver through the Apple Watch if you don’t own >>> EarPods in noisy environments? >>> Can the Apple Watch serve as a suplemental mobility aid for navigation in >>> addition to other tools like a cane or service dog? >>> What were the primary reasons for purchasing the Apple Watch? >>> For those of you who are totally blind, what are the most important uses >>> for your Apple Watch? >>> >>> >>> Hope this helps. >>> Stay safe and take care, >>> >>> Priscilla >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Jun 16, 2020, at 3:52 PM, Terri Stimmel <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello everyone, >>>> >>>> >>>> I am curious to learn more about the Apple watch. >>>> >>>> >>>> How accessible are they? >>>> >>>> Are they easy to use? Or more difficult? >>>> >>>> For those of you who have them, what sorts of things do you do with them? >>>> >>>> >>>> Can you track your heartbeat with them? >>>> >>>> What about your sleep? >>>> >>>> >>>> Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, if anyone knows of any tutorials, >>>> or things I could read, please pass them along. >>>> >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> >>>> Terri >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>>> list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>> >>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >>>> [email protected]. 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