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by zikduruqe 1366 days ago
> The other big benefit I see is cellular.

This. I seldom if ever leave the house with a phone during a normal day or on my bike rides. I use my Apple Watch SE on moderate rides (50 to 100 miles), use NFC during rest stops, and pull up the occasional map when I forget a turn. Cellular is a big plus. And if one day in the future, I can get a cellular enabled Apple Watch that is standalone and not dependent on having an iPhone, I'm first in line. I have no reason to carry an iPhone with me.
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D13Fd 1366 days ago
> if one day in the future, I can get a cellular enabled Apple Watch that is standalone and not dependent on having an iPhone

Not sure what you mean here, but right now Apple Watch cellular models can be set up to be independent of the iPhone that set them up (meaning a different number & alerts), although you are still reliant on having that phone to configure them.

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zikduruqe 1366 days ago
You, as a consumer that does not have an iPhone, cannot walk into a store and buy an Apple Watch that is cellular enabled/activated. You have to have an iPhone to have it provisioned and configured.

In my perfect world, I purchase a cellular enabled Apple Watch, login to some eSIM provider portal or Apple, provide them my MEID and then the watch provisions. Then I can configure notifications, apps, etc... via iCloud.com or from my MacBook.

I honestly do not need a mobile phone at this point in my life and my Apple Watch is just absolutely perfect for my day to day needs outside the home.

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