Yet another way the Apple Watch beats Android Wear

[Wireless News]

The upcoming Apple Watch-release is well positioned to-become the ultimate iPhone accessory, a wrist-worn device that constantly remains in contact with your smartphone via Bluetooth. Now that’s great and all, but Bluetooth connectivity typically has a limited rage despite a theoretical maximum connectivity range of 100 feet. Additionally, Bluetooth connectivity can get muddled once you account for obstructions such as walls and the like. That being the case, it’s-worth pointing out that the Apple Watch can function without Bluetooth connectivity at all, provided, of course, that your-Apple Watch is on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. While this was long assumed, iDownloadblog relays that Tim Cook confirmed as much during last week’s special media event. Related: Big leak shows

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