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sin2010
post Sep 16 2022, 09:31 AM

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hmmm.. when it will be available on apple website? i thought it was 16/9
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post Sep 21 2022, 06:59 PM

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QUOTE(simmy94 @ Sep 21 2022, 10:39 AM)
Live chatted with Machines this morning, the reply I got: "At the moment the release date for these items are unconfirmed as of yet, however it is expected to be released at the end of this year. Do follow our Facebook and Instagram page for further updates"
There is a post on xiaohongshu where someone stated Machines physical store employee mentioned it will be available on 23rd Sept, hmmmm.....
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End of this year mega_shok.gif hope 23 sept is the release date
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post Oct 7 2022, 11:48 AM

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i just ordered mine from apple, delivery on 18/10...
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post Oct 8 2022, 08:00 PM

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QUOTE(vin8110 @ Oct 8 2022, 07:23 PM)
Guys, it is worth getting the cellular version?
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It is depends on your need. I want It health feature, so cellular is not useful to me.. in fact the mic, and speaker also not useful to me laugh.gif
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post Oct 9 2022, 11:00 AM

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Hmmm… this time DHL delivery no longer travel from SG to CN then MY. It was from SG directly to KL ( no using flight but lorry now?). Now it is at KL sorting center, so i guess maybe mine one will be arrived earlier than 18/10.
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post Oct 11 2022, 09:44 AM

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QUOTE(eikozai @ Oct 10 2022, 03:09 PM)
U r in which plan? Im with DiGi as well, and was told they offered AirSim with Digi60 plan now.

Edit:
Just get an email and SMS from Apple. My parcel will be delivered 1 day earlier than scheduled, revised from 19th to 18th. Status just changed to "Shipped" moment ago.

Latest status, passed SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH custom clearance this morning.
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My delivery date still remain the same (18/10). Current status is “ clearance delay” at subang.
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post Oct 11 2022, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(eikozai @ Oct 11 2022, 10:06 AM)
Same delivery day. I think its in same shipment batch.
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This is mine …. Maybe same batch when delivering.
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post Oct 12 2022, 10:04 AM

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QUOTE(eikozai @ Oct 11 2022, 09:30 PM)
Clearance complete. Get ready for delivery 😎

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Great… but i didn’t get any email from DHL… estimation date still remain the same😅
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post Oct 12 2022, 12:27 PM

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QUOTE(eikozai @ Oct 12 2022, 11:02 AM)
I think so, hopefully they are able to deliver by this late evening since it had passed clearance and processed for delivery from 3am morning.
This one I directly access DHL official website and key in the tracking number there.
Then there's a settings to select what stages you would like to receive notifications and through which email/SMS.
That's how i received my email from DHL.
Yes, the first generation to have this temperature sensor, comes along with the debut of the ovulation cycle tracking software.
AW8 and Ultra have these features.
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Just got SMS from Apple… it is delivering by today😍

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post Oct 12 2022, 12:56 PM

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QUOTE(farhanamarwan @ Oct 12 2022, 10:24 AM)
I ordered from the Apple store website on 9 Oct and was given the estimated delivery date of 13 Oct on email (altho the apple store app shows 14 oct lol). But my tracking is via gdex and the latest update is only outbound from Singapore haha. Think can get by 13-14 oct ke if like this?  :confused:

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Maybe 14. 🥳
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post Oct 12 2022, 01:56 PM

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I just got mine. tongue.gif tongue.gif

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post Oct 12 2022, 06:08 PM

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This is my first AW,Here are somethings wanna ask..
1) can I off the wifi (mine is just gps model), what will be affected if I do so? Since I m using it for health tracking, not for email, message, calling, off the wifi maybe can save some battery?

2) I want to show the heart rate on watch , but the watch face only show the heart rate icon, not the number, am I missing something in my settings?
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post Oct 12 2022, 08:18 PM

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QUOTE(PoisonSoul @ Oct 12 2022, 07:36 PM)
1) Can. I turned mine off all the time.
2) Cannot.
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Thank you. biggrin.gif
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post Oct 12 2022, 08:40 PM

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QUOTE(marfccy @ Oct 12 2022, 08:31 PM)
do note some features require wifi to be on (mask on FaceID unlock for eg.)

but tbh the power draw from wifi/BT on is very very low. you could squeeze extra minutes in battery life at most, not so worth the extra change  sweat.gif
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Hmm... not using watch to unlock the phone.. since the phone now can unlock with mask on.
Anyway, i just read form Apple help page about the wifi, it said only cellular +gps is able to turn off, GPS only model couldn’t do that....but why I can turn it off? hmm.gif https://support.apple.com/en-my/HT204562
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post Oct 16 2022, 08:48 PM

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After around 4days usages with my AW8 GPS model:

1) WIFI: After you off it, it will turn on after sometimes by itself (it has a button on control centre,). so im no longer off the wifi. Apple support page said only cellular vision are able to off ,but will auto turn on until the next day.

2) Watch face: No much watch face i can use to display the heart rate. some nice watch faces are not able to display the Hr, only the icon. sweat.gif

3) Heart Rate: i was from fitbit tracker before AW, so i thought the HR will be real time like Fitbit, but AW8 is not real time. It seem will start measures when you have changes on your HR like form sitting to walking, running, climbing staircase. Else it will only update after certain period of time ( the period is unclear, it could be 3minutes until 20m).

4) Battery: my purpose to hv this AW8 is all about health measuring, so i turn off all the messages apps, email and calls on AW ( im personally find notifications are disturbing, and i only check on phone when i want to do so). Only allow health related apps for the background activities & notification. i always on the "Always Display Mode" when i go out, but on the"theater mode" when im home, because seldom checking the time, and HR ( no heavy activities biggrin.gif).... with this settings, battery will remain 50% and above at night (morning is around 80% after wake up & sleep tracking).

5) Charging: from 50% to 100%, around 30-40 min.(im using my macbook usb-c adapter.) Satisfied with the charging speed.

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post Oct 26 2022, 08:21 AM

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QUOTE(kenyang_is_full @ Oct 25 2022, 10:11 AM)
i had issues with..two times to be exact where the exercise wont register on the ring..have to reset everytime..anyone with similar issue?
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mine is ok...
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post Dec 8 2022, 09:12 AM

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QUOTE(langstrasse @ Dec 8 2022, 12:47 AM)
Hi guys could you share what are your top 3 benefits from using the Apple Watch 8? Or which features add the most value to you?

I’m tempted to buy the watch 8 (currently using an old Fitbit) but I honestly can’t answer myself this question (what benefit is it going to bring to me?).

I do appreciate the health metrics, but besides that I’m a bit worried that the screen would be another source of distraction.

Anyway would love to hear your thoughts !
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I was from fitbit before AW, the benefit to me is the health metrics (fitbit need subscription for more details and past history data) ....and you can install other apps if you want more analysis from your AW. (Fitbit can't do this).

distraction from screen is not a problem to me... because i have a clear goal of wearing AW.

 

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