Apple on Tuesday released the watchOS 4.1 software update for all Apple Watch models.
watchOS 4.1 is out with Radio app, Apple Music streaming over LTE & more
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Chinese carriers block LTE access for Apple Watch Series 3 owners without explanation
State-owned carriers in China have cut LTE cellular access to Apple Watch Series 3, preventing owners of the device from signing up for a cellular connection service.
Using LTE Apple Watch on its own for SMS/MMS, phone calls & notifications
An LTE-outfitted Apple Watch lets you do many things without a paired iPhone, but sending or receiving cellular phone calls or SMS/MMS texts comes with some caveats.
watchOS 4.1 brings Apple Music & Radio app to the wrist
As per the official release notes for the latest developer-only watchOS 4.1 beta that can be found on Apple's Dev Center, the forthcoming software includes new capabilities like an all-new Radio app that supports cellular streaming on Series 3 models.
Video: Top 16 new features of Apple Watch Series 3
Now that the Apple Watch Series 3 is out, we've had some time to play with it and extract the best features for the new device. None of these are watchOS 4 related, which is full of its own goodies, so we focused just on features exclusive to the new Apple Watch Series 3 model.
Series 3 LTE watches may join unauthenticated Wi-Fi networks, Apple investigating
The cellular edition of the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 3 has been found to suffer from a weird software bug where the device may connect to unknown Wi-Fi networks with no connectivity, which in some cases may prevent it to use LTE networks.
KGI: Apple’s new LTE watch accounts for the lion’s share of preorders
Arriving this Friday, Apple's third-generation watch is seeing “significantly stronger” than expected demand, with the pricier LTE model accounting for the lion's share of preorders.
Apple Watch Series 3 commercial promotes untethered Apple Music streaming
Apple on Friday pushed a new video to its official YouTube channel, highlighting Apple Music streaming on the go with the new LTE-enabled Apple Watch Series 3.
AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile will charge $10 per month for cellular Apple Watch service
With some Apple Watch Series 3 models gaining cellular support, the big unknown from Apple's event was the cost of that add-on to users' existing phone plans. We've now had that answer as AT&T and Verizon have revealed to The Street that they will both charge $10 per month. T-Mobile also confirmed to iDB reader Matthew M. that the carrier will also be charging $10 per month.
Leaked iOS 11 GM reveals details about LTE Apple Watch
A leaked version of the iOS 11 GM appears to have made its way to the folks at 9to5Mac. It has revealed a few previously unknown details like a bevy of new wallpapers. It also seems to have revealed the new LTE Apple Watch including a new watch face and Digital Crown.
Apple Watch Series 3 is in final testing phase
A third-generation Apple Watch with LTE has reportedly entered the “final testing phase” in the manufacturing process ahead of its planned September reveal alongside iPhone 8.
Why cellular Apple Watch could be a game changer
It doesn't take a genius to see why Apple Watch is not a truly standalone device yet.