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Using Apple Watch internal GPS

When my iPhone is with me, it is not possible to use the apple watch internal gps? serious? even if i explizit want to becaus i carrry the phone in a pocket (cold weather conditions, comfort, ...)


thats really frustrating because the gps with an iPhone in my pocket is really bad!

Posted on Mar 10, 2021 12:00 AM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2021 1:35 AM

It's a battery saving measure,the watch will use the phone's GPS if it's available,that's why I leave my phone at home,much more accurate using the watch's GPS.

And I've been doing this for 5 years so I've done plenty of experiments with and without the phone.

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Mar 10, 2021 1:35 AM in response to HeinzE_81

It's a battery saving measure,the watch will use the phone's GPS if it's available,that's why I leave my phone at home,much more accurate using the watch's GPS.

And I've been doing this for 5 years so I've done plenty of experiments with and without the phone.

Using Apple Watch internal GPS

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