Do I need cellular data to listen to an audio book or Apple Music?
Do I need cellular data to listen to an audio book or Apple Music?
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Do I need cellular data to listen to an audio book or Apple Music?
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But if my music is downloaded I don’t need my phone. Is that correct? I walk and listen to books and music and I want to do that without my phone.
I’m sorry. These are probably rudimentary questions but I want to make sure I get what I need
Thank you for the reply. It was very helpful.
Can I ask you a follow-up question? What would I need cellular for?
This is what you can do without the phone nearby;
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See the time and use the Alarm, Timer and Stopwatch apps.
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Display photos from synced photo albums.
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Play music, podcasts or audiobooks that you've synced to your watch.
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Make purchases with Apple Pay.
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Record thoughts and ideas.
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Get your bearings with Compass.5
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Measure your blood oxygen level with the Blood Oxygen app.
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GPS + Cellular
Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) has all the same features, as well as built-in cellular. It gives you the freedom to send and receive text messages, answer phone calls, receive notifications, and stream Apple Music and Apple Podcasts — even when you don’t have your iPhone with you.
Do I need cellular data to listen to an audio book or Apple Music?