Data plan for Apple watch 6

Does the Apple watch Series 6 GPS need a separate data plan or does it rely on the phone's wifi?

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 06:41 AM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2020 07:29 AM

The Series 6 GPS needs the phone present

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The Series 6 Cellular + GPS needs the phone or a cell plan or both

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Oct 14, 2020 07:29 AM in response to Giacobja

The Series 6 GPS needs the phone present

See Use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby

The Series 6 Cellular + GPS needs the phone or a cell plan or both

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