Apple Watch 3 hits Hong Kong: 8 things to know about LTE edition
Smartwatch, which goes on sale in the city on Friday, five months behind other markets including mainland China, will cost from HK$3,188 (US$408)
The latest Apple Watch, which allows you to make and receive phone calls without carrying your iPhone, finally arrives in Hong Kong on Friday – five months after they were launched last September in 10 other markets, including mainland China.
The new edition, called Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular, or LTE edition, can be used with both the global positioning system and long-term evolution 4G cellular network.
Unlike the GPS edition, the LTE edition requires the activation of an Apple Watch cellular service from your mobile service provider.
Here we take a look at the eight most common questions you may have about the LTE edition – and give the answers.
1. What is the difference between the LTE edition and the GSP edition of Apple Watch 3 series?
They have the same case sizes – 38 millimetres (1.49 inches) or 42mm – colour options and functions; but with its built-in eSIM (which is 1/100 the size of a traditional SIM card), the LTE edition can seamlessly connect to the mobile network when it is away from the paired iPhone.
It means it doesn’t need Bluetooth or Wi-fi connections with the phone. This allows users to make and receive calls, send a text, stream music and receive notifications from the phone.
2. In Hong Kong, which mobile service providers support Apple Watch’s cellular service?