Dwight Spivey - Idiots Guides

Apple Watch

by Dwight Spivey

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Additional Resources

If you find yourself in need of information beyond the scope of this book, there are lots of other great resources that you can check out. The following are some recommended Apple Watch resources.

Apple.com

apple.com/watch

Apples own Apple Watch web page is a great place to check out Apple Watch videos and explore the different models. The Apple Watch Store is the place to go for not only ordering your Apple Watch, but also to purchase replacement bands and other accessories for your timepiece.

Apple Support

apple.com/support/watch

Apples support page for Apple Watch is where you want to go to find out tips and tricks for using your Apple Watch. To download a PDF of the Apple Watch User Guide, enter the following URL into your browser: manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/apple_watch_user_guide.pdf

Apple Watch Discussions Forum

discussions.apple.com/community/watch

Yet another Apple site is the Apple Discussions Forum for Apple Watch, where other Apple Watch enthusiasts collaborate on their experiences with the coolest device in tech. There are three distinct sections in the Apple Watch communities: Using Apple Watch, Apple Watch Hardware, and Apple Watch Accessories.

Apple Pay Discussion Forums

discussions.apple.com/community/apple_pay

There is also a discussions community for Apple Pay. The three areas in its community are: Setting Up Apple Pay, Using Apple Pay in Stores, Using Apple Pay within Apps.

Apple ID Support

apple.com/support/appleid

Should you have any issues or questions about your Apple ID, this is the site to find the answers.

WatchAware

watchaware.com

WatchAware is a great site that is only concerned with offering their readers with truly useful information on the Apple Watch. WatchAware focuses on three primary aspects of the Apple Watch universe: latest news, editorials, and apps. These folks know what you, as an Apple Watch aficionado, really want to read about, and they stick to the plan.

Mix Your Watch

mixyourwatch.com

This websites only reason for existence is to allow you to do what Apple doesnt: mix and match the various bands Apple offers with each of the different Apple Watch models. You can get an instant preview of what your particular model will look like with the band of your choice. This site is just plain old fun, to be honest, and it removes the guesswork of buying a new band.

iMore

imore.com/apple-watch

iMore is one of the top Apple news and reviews sites on the web, and their coverage of Apple Watch is just as reliable as it has been for other Apple products.

MacLife

maclife.com/tags/apple_watch

MacLife is another news and reviews site, and they offer complete coverage of all things Apple, including Apple Watch.

Macworld

macworld.com

Macworld has been at the forefront of Apple news and events for decades, and they are on board the Apple Watch bandwagon as well. The experts at Macworld offer the best tips and reviews for Apple users worldwide. Although the good people at Macworld are certainly Apple fans, you can trust these folks to offer honest advice and information about Apple products and related third-party offerings.

Introduction

Apple has gone and done it again. First Mr. Jobs introduced us to the Mac, then the iPod, following up with the iPhone and iPad. And now, Mr. Cook brings us Apples latest game-changing, life-altering, paradigm-shifting device: the Apple Watch.

Ive been an Apple guy for going on 20 years now, and Ive seen a lot of products come and go. Ive been lucky enough to experience several Steve Jobs keynotes in person and have witnessed the launches of some of Apples most popular products. I have to say that very few have matched the sheer anticipation that preceded the unveiling of the Apple Watch (the iPhone certainly leaps to mind). Apple even had U2 present to help introduce the Apple Watch to the world with a rocking bang. The media hasnt stopped talking about Apple Watch before or since. When Apple Watch finally went on sale (online only at the time), most models were sold out in a matter of minutes no joke. More Apple Watches were sold in those first minutes of going on sale than all Android Wear watches combined for the entirety of 2014. The question begs asking: is Apple Watch worth all the hubbub?