Apple Watch 3 - Hackdot

Re:Apple Watch 3 by mrsmee89 on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @02:09PM (#15229752)

I hope not. I'm paying for access to the network via a phone number. This remains unchanged when I use my watch. Anyone have a different perspective?

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Re:Apple Watch 3 by Jarwain on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @02:44PM (#15230286)

I feel like the core question/goal/ideal is to have two sim chips linked to the same number, so that requests (such as phone calls/texts) are cloned and sent to both devices.

I'd think that'd require some reconfiguration on their backend service though. I'm not too familiar with how telecoms work.

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Re:Apple Watch 3 by mrpippy on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @06:11PM (#15233385)

Linking to the same number happens at the iCloud level. Apple already has hooks in place with carriers to enable "Wi-Fi Calling on iCloud-connected devices", so an iPad/Mac can make/answer calls from the cellular number of an iCloud-linked iPhone (without going through the iPhone at all). The LTE Apple Watch is just another device like that.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203032

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Re:Apple Watch 3 by lathiat on Wednesday September 13, 2017 @02:14AM (#15235949)

That was for Wi-Fi calling though

The new Apple Watch will have it's own actual cellular connection

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Re:Apple Watch 3 by saagarjha on Tuesday September 12, 2017 @04:36PM (#15232287)

Well, it gives them an excuse for them to charge you extra. I really don't think it's something that's too complicated to set up.

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