My 1st generation Apple Watch works fantastic minus the insanely $1,000 expensive watch band that stopped latching. Other than the watch band my 1st gen works great. Is there a need to upgrade to the 6? I’ve even worn the 1st gen in the ocean and it’s never hurt the Watch. I go with my gut that Apple “over-engineers” their products which is what I like and why I have bought. So now in 2019 my 1st generation Apple Watch STILL works...
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Is that $1,000 USD? In the US the link band was half of that price.
There will be no more software updates for your 1st Generation Watch and you are right about the point that you will need to replace your battery so it will not swell and push the screen off. But no one here can determine your needs as well as you can plus there are other factors such as age, health status, etc. that come into play that we can't help with.
I had the original watch and upgraded to the Series 4 (GPS+Cellular) and love it. Gave my old watch to my daughter-in-law. There is no 6, only a software update in Beta at the moment (OS Beta 6).
It is the name given in many, many articles about the pending update. Try to be more helpful and less critical (you will get more points) you certainly are very bright but your bedside manner can be a little rough around the edges...search
It is not the name given or used by Apple, and never has been on any version of OS. The rules here say to be accurate and check your work so I responded accurately. I've never been concerned about points. I will point out incorrect information, that is not a bad bedside manner. None of the magazines/sites I've read have ever referred to it as OS Beta 6, since this could be any of the OS's that Apple uses.
Please show me a link where they call it OS Beta 6.
Yes, they are using it EXACTLY as I described, watchOS 6 and then giving the beta version. But beta is not part of the title (ask Apple, I don't care what other sites use) and what I corrected that you used was OS Beta 6. That is the link I was asking you to locate.
Thanks everyone....aside from the OS6 being a beta or not is not my question. That issue does not really have any bearing on my outcome.
My question is... Do I really need to upgrade my 1st generation Apple watch? Aside from my really expensive $1,000 band that doesn’t latch. I’ve replaced the band anyway. (I’m not complaining about that it is what it is....I have worn it a lot). My 1st generation seems to work just fine with the updates so far. We ALL know given Apple’s reputation and how they generally operate Apple “OVER ENGINEERS” their products ESPECIALLY the 1st GENERATIONS; or I should say that is my opinion and my experience so far with Apple...They build their products to LAST and UPDATE their software regularly. Or tell ME AM I WRONG? Because I have an great iMac 27” 2015 I’m still BANKING on trying to get functioning. I’d rather cut my losses than to hold out FAITH.
It is actually watchOS 6.
deggie, don't forget the word Beta.
Beta is not in the name of the OS, it's name is watchOS 6, and it is in beta testing.
Ask and you will receive.....watchos 6 beta
Have a good evening. It's past my bedtime.
Should I upgrade my 1st generation Apple Watch?
