Apple Watch app appears on my iPhone

pfgpowell · 11-03-2015, 22:56

Am I right to be pissed off. Yesterday I was asked to install the update of my IoS software on my iPhone. Then I noticed that an Apple Watch app - which I did not download - has appeared on the phone inviting me to sink the phone with my Apple Watch. But I don't have one and can't imagine getting one. I wanted to delete the app but I can't. I dislike highhanded behaviour whether from Google, Apple or anyone else. Am I being unreasonable?

DevonBloke · 11-03-2015, 23:01

Yes you are.
Just do what I did and put it in the utilities folder out of the way. Simples!!!!
Oh and it's "sync".

Matt D · 12-03-2015, 00:54

I put it in my "Other" folder, which is on its own page and contains all the apps I never use such as Safari, Apple Maps, and Stocks.

I don't think it's a big deal, but I do think that it would have been better if it was an optional download rather than included with 8.2.

KieranDS · 12-03-2015, 01:27

It's not a big deal.

Stiggles · 12-03-2015, 06:38

Not a big deal no, but like the Android wear app, it should be a manual download for when you actually get the watch.

JasonWatkins · 12-03-2015, 06:54

It's Apple, it was never going to be an optional download - as much as it very clearly should have been.

But then like most people, I just stuck it in the 'Extras' folder with all the other stuff I don't use so no big deal really.

grumpyoldbat · 12-03-2015, 10:19

It's mildly annoying at most. If that's all you have to get pee'd off about in life, count your lucky stars!

Lyceum · 12-03-2015, 10:32

Whenever I set up my iPhone after a restore it annoys me for about two minutes that they insist on me having apps I'll never use taking up space on my phone.

Then I put them in a folder and never think of them again.

Lidtop2013 · 12-03-2015, 18:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat

It's mildly annoying at most. If that's all you have to get pee'd off about in life, count your lucky stars!

This!

But I didnt even get annoyed one bit, just whack it in a folder somewhere, job done.

JasonWatkins · 12-03-2015, 19:08

It's a pity the naming conventions for the folders don't fully accomodate "Crap I'll Never Use"

I do remember back when I had my first 3G that I did actually jailbreak. Removing the unused apps certainly was one of the more useful things you could do.

stephen122333 · 13-03-2015, 10:09

I find it annoying as well, I just wish if they stopped you from deleting them, then they would allow you to turn on restrictions, and 'turn off' those app, as you can with, Safari and the camera apps

IvanIV · 13-03-2015, 10:35

Zey haf zer veys. Next the watch will invade your dreams and you end up buying one

calico_pie · 13-03-2015, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfgpowell

Am I right to be pissed off. Yesterday I was asked to install the update of my IoS software on my iPhone. Then I noticed that an Apple Watch app - which I did not download - has appeared on the phone inviting me to sink the phone with my Apple Watch. But I don't have one and can't imagine getting one. I wanted to delete the app but I can't. I dislike highhanded behaviour whether from Google, Apple or anyone else. Am I being unreasonable?

So presumably before you installed the update, you read the update notes, understood what it contained, and agreed to the terms and conditions?

IvanIV · 13-03-2015, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by calico_pie

So presumably before you installed the update, you read the update notes, understood what it contained, and agreed to the terms and conditions?

Like you always do I am sure

What's next, they will upload some music to your iTunes you do not want? Oh, wait.

calico_pie · 13-03-2015, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvanIV

Like you always do I am sure

What's next, they will upload some music to your iTunes you do not want? Oh, wait.

Not usually, but then I'm not the one complaining about the update.

But yes - here's a free album. First world problems, and all that.

alanwarwic · 13-03-2015, 18:45

Money matters.

I bet you also get a 'buy the Watch' button come April.
Free U2 sounds more fun.

calico_pie · 13-03-2015, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Money matters.

I bet you also get a 'buy the Watch' button come April.

How much would you like to bet?

(Assuming buttons on the Apple website, or the Apple Store app don't count.)

11-03-2015, 22:56	#1
pfgpowell Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,927	Apple Watch app appears on my iPhone Am I right to be pissed off. Yesterday I was asked to install the update of my IoS software on my iPhone. Then I noticed that an Apple Watch app - which I did not download - has appeared on the phone inviting me to sink the phone with my Apple Watch. But I don't have one and can't imagine getting one. I wanted to delete the app but I can't. I dislike highhanded behaviour whether from Google, Apple or anyone else. Am I being unreasonable?

11-03-2015, 23:01	#2
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Yes you are. Just do what I did and put it in the utilities folder out of the way. Simples!!!! Oh and it's "sync".

12-03-2015, 00:54	#3
Matt D Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 13,064	I put it in my "Other" folder, which is on its own page and contains all the apps I never use such as Safari, Apple Maps, and Stocks. I don't think it's a big deal, but I do think that it would have been better if it was an optional download rather than included with 8.2.

12-03-2015, 01:27	#4
KieranDS Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Posts: 15,938	It's not a big deal.

12-03-2015, 06:38	#5
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Not a big deal no, but like the Android wear app, it should be a manual download for when you actually get the watch.

12-03-2015, 06:54	#6
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	It's Apple, it was never going to be an optional download - as much as it very clearly should have been. But then like most people, I just stuck it in the 'Extras' folder with all the other stuff I don't use so no big deal really.

12-03-2015, 10:19	#7
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	It's mildly annoying at most. If that's all you have to get pee'd off about in life, count your lucky stars!

12-03-2015, 10:32	#8
Lyceum Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,124	Whenever I set up my iPhone after a restore it annoys me for about two minutes that they insist on me having apps I'll never use taking up space on my phone. Then I put them in a folder and never think of them again.

12-03-2015, 18:37	#9
Lidtop2013 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2,450	Quote: Originally Posted by grumpyoldbat It's mildly annoying at most. If that's all you have to get pee'd off about in life, count your lucky stars! This! But I didnt even get annoyed one bit, just whack it in a folder somewhere, job done.

12-03-2015, 19:08	#10
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	It's a pity the naming conventions for the folders don't fully accomodate "Crap I'll Never Use" I do remember back when I had my first 3G that I did actually jailbreak. Removing the unused apps certainly was one of the more useful things you could do.

13-03-2015, 10:09	#11
stephen122333 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 835	I find it annoying as well, I just wish if they stopped you from deleting them, then they would allow you to turn on restrictions, and 'turn off' those app, as you can with, Safari and the camera apps

13-03-2015, 10:35	#12
IvanIV Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25,199	Zey haf zer veys. Next the watch will invade your dreams and you end up buying one

13-03-2015, 12:10	#13
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by pfgpowell Am I right to be pissed off. Yesterday I was asked to install the update of my IoS software on my iPhone. Then I noticed that an Apple Watch app - which I did not download - has appeared on the phone inviting me to sink the phone with my Apple Watch. But I don't have one and can't imagine getting one. I wanted to delete the app but I can't. I dislike highhanded behaviour whether from Google, Apple or anyone else. Am I being unreasonable? So presumably before you installed the update, you read the update notes, understood what it contained, and agreed to the terms and conditions?

13-03-2015, 12:22	#14
IvanIV Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25,199	Quote: Originally Posted by calico_pie So presumably before you installed the update, you read the update notes, understood what it contained, and agreed to the terms and conditions? Like you always do I am sure What's next, they will upload some music to your iTunes you do not want? Oh, wait.

13-03-2015, 15:34	#15
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by IvanIV Like you always do I am sure What's next, they will upload some music to your iTunes you do not want? Oh, wait. Not usually, but then I'm not the one complaining about the update. But yes - here's a free album. First world problems, and all that.

13-03-2015, 18:45	#16
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Money matters. I bet you also get a 'buy the Watch' button come April. Free U2 sounds more fun.

13-03-2015, 19:09	#17
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic Money matters. I bet you also get a 'buy the Watch' button come April. How much would you like to bet? (Assuming buttons on the Apple website, or the Apple Store app don't count.)

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