The Series 3 with LTE does what it set out to do, but it is a bridge product. We are not in a sci-fi world where everyone wants a watch to make calls instead of a smartphone.Apple has nailed the integration way better than any other manufacturer, but with...
Cellular setup, signal strength indoors, no playing nice with thirdparty services
This killer app of the new Watch is the cellular service, so don't scrimp on that £70 and go for that version. The Watch itself is ready for this function it seems, but perhaps that's not the case for the telecoms providers – or provider. The Series 3 doe...
Published: 2017-09-29, Author: David , review by: macworld.co.uk
Cellular connectivity, Faster processor and wireless chip, Altimeter
Battery life lower than Series 2 (albeit largely dependent on how much you use cellular), Does not support roaming
We weren't sure about cellular when it was just a rumour and we're still not sure about it now; the main concern was that it would hobble battery performance, and if the Series 3 is going to take us back to the days of one-day rather than two-day battery...
Published: 2017-09-28, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Ability to ditch the iPhone, WatchOS 4, ease of making calls, still looks the part, greater fitness focus than before
Call issues if you are on captive Wi-Fi network, Apple Music streaming not here yet, no international roaming
The Apple Watch Series 3 is a strange beast. While it adds more power and capabilities over the Apple Watch Series 2, many of those features come with caveats.If you're not an EE customer you'll have to move to EE, if you like stopping at a Starbucks with...
Published: 2017-09-25, Author: Mark , review by: stuff.tv
Incredibly small for a 4G smartwatch, Still the best fitness tracker around, Voice calls work surprisingly well, Battery life holds up, even when using 4G, Huge array of bands means you can make it your own
Only available on one carrier in the UK, Apple Music streaming not yet available on 4G, Not all apps work on 4G without your phone, You still need an iPhone to use it, Overkill if you mainly want fitness tracking
It's feels strange that Apple didn't, like the iPhone X, announce its cellular Watch Series 3 as a 'coming soon' option. Right now, it can't stream Apple Music, is only available on one UK network, has quite a few apps that lack Watch-only functionality...
Makes calls from your wrist, Voice control is excellent, A joy to use, Masses of personalization options, Superb fitness tracking ability
Third-party app support is lacking, Expensive, Speaker is quiet
Yes. The Apple Watch Series 3 is, by a massive distance, the best smartwatch you can buy. WatchOS easily eclipses Android Wear, from the fitness features to the neatness with which the cellular connectivity has been integrated, and it's lightning fast in...
Abstract: Yep, that's right. The Apple Watch FINALLY has native LTE support. The early reviews are generally very good, but some are lamenting LTE's effect on battery life as well as some pretty serious connectivity issues. We'll have a full review of the Apple Wat...
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Published: 2017-09-20, Author: Scott , review by: CNET.co.uk
Cellular connection works well for phone calls, email, Siri and messages. Music now syncs more easily. Improvements in fitness tracking and added watch faces. Adds barometer to GPS and swimproofing. Same overall size as last year's watch
Battery life takes a major hit when making calls or during GPS workouts. 42mm cellular model is expensive, and that's before monthly wireless service and Apple Music fees. Still requires an iPhone to set up and pair with
The Apple Watch Series 3 is the best overall smartwatch you can buy, but battery limitations and add-on fees keep it from being a must-have upgrade...
Apple has made the Series 3 cheaper than the Series 2 yet packed in more storage and a faster processor. It will cost you more if you want built-in 4G, but that could be the killer feature if you've longed to use your Watch without having to carry your iP...
With the Apple Watch Series 3 it does feel like Apple has finally released a wearable that realises its potential. The LTE-equipped models have a freedom that is truly useful, especially in terms of health and fitness, but also for conveniently staying in...
