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Hands-on with Apple WatchOS 10 and the new topographic map feature to see how it actually works, both the good and the bad.
In this video I dive into how to access the maps, where the maps are available, and where they aren’t. Plus the trailhead feature, how to route and to do navigation within the maps, and everything else you might want to know about the Apple WatchOS 10 topo maps on the Apple Watch (Apple Watch Ultra in this case).
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What if I set a pin which is not on a track? Does it still navigation?
Purchased latest Ultra. Can't see the topo contour information on my downloaded maps. No option to select the contour resolution. Limited capability.
When are the topographic maps going to be available? (or do I just not know how to access them?)
So if u go for hiking can u use ultra to navigate without your phone and network?
Comparing ultra 2 to epix gen 2 which do u prefer?
Can you please help me about the maps?when you got the offline maps and you want to use them or just use the gps to see your location you open in Apple
Watch ultra the location on only?or you open also on iPhone?also you have to have the Bluetooth connected?
Why isn’t it on the iPhone? I hate holding my arm up and looking at my wrist for more than a couple seconds.
In the release version of Watch OS 10, I’m not seeing topo maps for either the Cascades in OR or the Catskills in NY. This is on a Series 8 Watch; it’s possible Maps is different on an Ultra but I haven’t tested that.
When is Australia getting topo maps?
Topo. Is just clunky
Have you figured out how to import TrainingPeaks workouts yet? It doesn't seem to work in Beta 8 yet. I can't find it.
certainly odd i cant get a workout view for maps with a tracking line from when i started the workout. workoutdoors app does this so i guess ill have to stick to that.
Can you drop two pins that connect each other, thereby creating a route ie, start to finish?
Anyone else having issues with topographical info not showing up even when moving to the mountains?
Can’t believe apple still use that aweful floating circle menu system!
It's funny that two different routes connecting the same points have different climb numbers (900/1200 ft).
Why does the navigation assume that you always want to drive? Very odd choice for a sports oriented watch…
How do you delete old race routes?
Currently venu 2, fr 245 music. garmin update policy – seriously thinking about switching to apple watch – biggest obstacle battery life…
Not very well integrated since you can't use it in the workout app. You should think Apple could do much better. Garmin is still way ahead.
For those using the public beta of Watch OS 10 on the Ultra , how has the battery been for you ? Thinking about installing it.
Nice speedy review vid! Wonder if you would test the integration with cycling power meters?
Interface changes makes me want to punch an apple developer in the face
Drank the koolAid years ago and have an iPhone but no incentive, compelling functionality, etc., for me to “convert” from Garmin sports watches …
Seriously unimpressed by this. What a waste of an amazing processor.
I wonder if this is design limitation or designer limitation, but either way it kind of seems like Apple is struggling to figure out who is AUW actually for. If they want to appeal to outdoor crowd, the hikers, the trail runners, etc… the obvious quick win is the ability to read GPX files. You don't even need anything fancy, basic offline topo + GPX track would satisfy large majority of outdoor crowd imho.
What they're doing seems like kind of pointless. Who goes on a trail and at the last minute uses the watch to find a route for them???? You sit at home, map the route you want to take, then want the watch to follow that path.
Still so limited compared to using workoutdoors. I will be sticking to that I am sure!
I saw Mt.Hood Parkdale cached on your maps, did you happen to visit or is that just some random testing? There's some great riding out there (both road and mtb) and some long-standing KoMs held by the cookie man himself. highly recommended
Yes Apple we'll bring a server strapped to our backs for the next run in the hills keep up the good work 😂
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Would be nice to know if the topo maps are coming also to the Apple Watch 8 and SE 2022?
So I’m happy about the offline maps and can live with having my phone with. I just hope we get route planning and navigation. I can even deal with switching between apps, it’s just a double tap on the crown. But no Route upload is a deal breaker.
I felt like I was going to miss out because I just switched to a fenix 6… guess I didn’t have anything to worry about
It is cool to see you demoing something so close to where I live, I always go to Ranch San Antonio for hikes. 😊
Great
I just downloaded the beta. Why is the alarm clock logo on the very top of my screen? Won’t go away
Great review. I love the Watch Ultra and watchOS 10
Apple developers should use a Garmin Watch
It doesn’t work right? Imagine an Apple Watch Series 5 on WatchOS 10 and an iPhone 8 non compatible with iOS 17. It doesn’t work either?
Santa Cruz is in da house!!! Whoop! Whoop! 🌊
I'll be sticking with Garmin