In fact, the Series 2 Watch can now record swim activity and estimated calories right in the Workout app. I, however, haven't yet swam in the open ocean, or even in a pool. I did dip the watch into the East River briefly, and I've been showering with it. I've also been submerging it every chance I've gotten. But stay tuned for a real swim test from the CNET team in the near future because we intend to give it a deeper dive very soon. The Apple Watch Series 2 also has something that many activity trackers already pack. GPS tracking for runs happens automatically on Apple Watch, and it starts acquiring position once the iPhone is away from it. This is useful for runners because it means a map of your run can be stored to look at where you went, and how far you ran. And it means you can finally leave your phone at home during the run.
Apple's GPS function in its included Workouts app stores the data as a map that can be opened in Apple's on-iPhone Activity app, The map of your run is color-coded to show how fast you were moving, I tried it on a bunch of walks, and it knew where I was through my whole walk, More impressively, it acquired my position quickly, GPS isn't supported in other hardshell case + ring for apple iphone xr - scallop black multi/clear apps yet, but it will be -- including the constellation-locating Night Sky and the hike-tracking app Viewranger, For runners, the Apple Watch Series 2 will be helpful -- but keep in mind that with GPS on, battery life during workouts shrinks down quite a bit, Expect around 5 hours, or less when listening to music, No, that's not a lot, Apple advises you deactivate heart rate for longer GPS-connected runs, but other GPS heart rate-enabled fitness watches like the Fitbit Surge last longer..
This slim "smart" activity tracker features GPS, a heart-rate monitor, color touch-screen.. It’s got everything you’d expect from a smartwatch, including cellular connectivity --.. The Good The new Apple Watch is faster, has a far better OS, onboard GPS, a brighter display and is waterproof to 50 meters in salt or fresh water. The Bad Same battery life, mostly. GPS activity causes a big hit on battery life for running. Lacks always-on display. A tad thicker and heavier. Requires an iPhone to work.
He's never had one drop out, he says, A legendary video of the Apple CEO waving his arms and moving his feet to Pharrell swept the world last year, Could it be, then, that he's already been dancing with his AirPods in? It could, In an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America" to be broadcast on Wednesday, Cook insisted that the AirPods won't fall out, as many have feared, As ABC News reports, Cook said: "I've been hardshell case + ring for apple iphone xr - scallop black multi/clear on treadmills, walking, doing all the things you normally do, You know how you walk around with the earbuds and they're constantly getting caught on something? You never have that problem.""The wires tend to help the earbud fall out," Cook said in an excerpt already posted, He explained that the wires apply weight that encourages the earbuds to eject..
He insisted that he's never personally had one fall out. Those fond of political speak will immediately leap to assume that he knows of others whose AirPods have dropped out. But let's get back to Cook and his dancing. ABC News reported that Cook said he'd even danced with them in. One must therefore wonder whether he's been dancing in his office or in the tiny slivers of spare time that exist in his life. One must also wonder whether he's been dancing to One Republic, the band whose music he sang along to at the opening of last week's event.
