I'm intrigued by the updates to the Apple Watch Series 3. The addition of LTE connectivity means the Watch 3 no longer has to be tethered to an iPhone to work. The Watch 3 can make and receive callls or texts, access the Internet, stream music, and use internet-connected apps like maps, all on its own. GPS/GLONASS navigation support independent of an iPhone was added in the Watch 2, and continues in Watch 3. Watch 3 is splash-proof, but it's not a dive watch.
How long the Watch 3 battery will last if used as a substitute for your phone is an open question. Apple says up to 18 hours.
The basic 38mm Apple Watch 3 with cellular costs $399, or $429 for the 42mm model. Verizon, T-Mobile and ATT offer a $10 monthly LTE data plan, as long as it's an add-on to an existing plan.
How long the Watch 3 battery will last if used as a substitute for your phone is an open question. Apple says up to 18 hours.
The basic 38mm Apple Watch 3 with cellular costs $399, or $429 for the 42mm model. Verizon, T-Mobile and ATT offer a $10 monthly LTE data plan, as long as it's an add-on to an existing plan.