Only Apple Watches with cellular capabilities – the Series 3 and 4 GPS + Cellular – can use cellular data, once they're set up with a supported carrier. In the Control Center of an Apple Watch ...

There are limits to cellular, of course: for example, while you can swim with Apple Watch Series 3 (just like the Series 2 Watch that will now be discontinued) you won’t get a signal under water ...

With an Apple Watch with cellular support, you can enjoy several iPhone features on your wrist. For example, you can use many of the iOS apps, like the maps and emergency systems.

An Apple Watch with cellular connectivity onboard will also let you check the weather, track the performance of stocks, control your connected home devices, view a friend’s location, listen to ...

Advantages of using cellular on your Watch To wrap up, we’ll highlight the benefits of using the cellular functionality of your Apple Watch: – Stay connected even without your iPhone nearby.

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Increased safety: If you’re concerned about your personal safety while away from home, a cellular Apple Watch might enable you to place an emergency call more quickly or surreptitiously than with an ...

The Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular costs only $30 more than the Series 2 did at launch. That's much more reasonable than the $130 up-charge Apple sells for an iPad with cellular.

For now, though, don’t buy and Apple Watch overseas, even if it’s cheaper, unless you plan to use it there. Also worth noting is that you need a phone plan on the same network as the Watch plan.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Apple Watch Series 7 GPS + Cellular (41mm) smartwatch to find out if it's worth it.

After a few weeks of using Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular, however, I felt compelled to reorganize my app dock. Previously, music controls took the top slot.