23 September, 2017
Apple Watch Series 3 set to hit the market on Friday boasts the ability to connect directly to telecommunications networks to let users remain connected without a smartphone for phone calls, music and other functions.
"The Watch Series 3 ushers in a new era of embedded-SIM functionality for wearables and a reputation for unreliable wireless connectivity is the last thing it needs", Mawston said. The problem she faced is that it would try to connect to unknown Wi-Fi networks instead of grabbing hold of a cellular signal when she was out and about with just the Apple Watch, with no nearby iPhone paired to it. Apple even replaced her Apple Watch Series 3 with another unit thinking maybe it was defective, but the replacement review sample exhibited the same problem.
The company is "investigating a fix for a future software release", Apple spokeswoman Amy Bessette told Reuters.
The watch, which was released along with new iPhone models, has in-built cellular connectivity. The original Apple Watch, the very first one that launched in 2015, won't support some of the new heart rate features in WatchOS 4.
However, several reviewers such as New York Times gave positive assessments and praised various new features.
Besides connection problems, some reviewers were disappointed with the battery life of the watch.
While the Apple Watch series 3 with LTE requires a $10 per month on top of a subscriber's iPhone plan in many carriers, it is suggested that it is worth the subscription as it will still use the same phone number.
Shares of the company closed on Wednesday with a 1.68% drop to $ 156.07 per share on Wall Street. "That review takeaway is a negative but is not a surprise". If the watch, which goes on sale next week, gets bad reviews, it could theoretically effect iPhone sales.
Apple also experienced hiccups with iOS 11, the new operating system the firm released Tuesday.
