Apple Watch updates
Does Apple plan to make the watch functional without the phone? Specifically Bluetooth, music and GPS functionality, I would like to use it to run without my phone.
Does Apple plan to make the watch functional without the phone? Specifically Bluetooth, music and GPS functionality, I would like to use it to run without my phone.
Hi Sara
This is a user-based technical support community.
I'm afraid that no-one here can tell you anything about Apple's unannounced plans or products - and it is also not allowed to speculate here.
You can submit suggestions and feedback directly to Apple here:
Note that both using Bluetooth (for example, to pair Bluetooth earphones directly to your watch) and listening to music (from a playlist that has been synced to your watch) are already supported by Apple Watch, including when the paired iPhone is unavailable or out of range.
More information:
Use Apple Watch without its paired iPhone - Apple Support
Listen to music on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Use Bluetooth accessories with your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Apple Watch updates