If you haven’t seen the commercial showing the versatile Fossil smartwatch, check it out when you get a chance. Fossil claims that it is compatible with both Android and iOS. With that in mind, should Apple be concerned?
I don’t think so. There have been competing brands since before Apple Watch even existed. Simply put, a third party wearable connected using Bluetooth can’t do what a paired Apple Watch can do.
Maybe, but we can’t overlook the things that may be unique to Fossil and could appeal to consumers
I think Apple ruined the experience by not allowing it to be restored if it’s paired with a new device.
T I think Apple ruined the experience by not allowing it to be restored if it’s paired with a new device.
You mean pairing the same watch with a different phone? When we upgraded to the s3 (I had the original AW) all the apps I had installed on my original were installed on my s3, on the same iPhone. What is there to restore? Take note I don't have any music or photos directly on my watch.
But to get back to the OP, nope, no worries from .
You upgraded your Apple Watch. Nikki was referring to upgrading her phone but keeping the same Apple Watch.
There are definitely things lost in having to start over on a new phone: Settings, Watch faces, apps, complications, etc.
Ok, so you un-pair the watch from the phone, get a new phone, restore new phone from iCloud backup and re-pair existing watch with new phone. Does the watch reset when you unpair it?
I'm really not being difficult, as I've not done this (yet) but it seems if the watch doesn't reset then it shouldn't need to be restored.
The Fossil smartwatch has been out for years. I think there’s a market for all different smart watches based on what the consumer likes. Plus, those of us that aren’t tied to their apple watches need options lol. I’m still not completely sold on mine. I think Apple ruined the experience by not allowing it to be restored if it’s paired with a new device.
Apple Watch has a base, so Apple will be just fine.
The watch defaults to factory when you unpair.
I agree to a point, but i think at some point, watch faces or the lack thereof by Apple will come into play sooner than later. If companies like Fossil can provide a good amount of elegant watch faces on their smart watches then at some point people will take advantage of it. They’re not going to want to shell out money for a new watch just to get a new watch face. But then again, I could be completely wrong...(Laughing)