Bought a new apple watch

It looks like I will have trouble using this watch with out a apple phone. Is this true.

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Posted on Jan 8, 2020 3:38 PM

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KiltedTim

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Posted on Jan 8, 2020 3:42 PM

The Apple Watch requires an iPhone. It is not a standalone device.

If you don't have an iPhone 6s or newer running iOS 13, the watch is completely useless.

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KiltedTim

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Jan 8, 2020 3:42 PM in response to mickey4supper

The Apple Watch requires an iPhone. It is not a standalone device.

If you don't have an iPhone 6s or newer running iOS 13, the watch is completely useless.

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