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The new Apple Watch Series 10 was released on September 20. There are no major new features compared to the previous model, but there are some updates, such as a larger display and the thinnest body in Apple Watch history.
Some people may be considering buying an Apple Watch or replacing their old model. When buying an Apple Watch, the question that comes to mind is whether to choose a cellular model (GPS + Cellular model) or a GPS model.
In this article, we will explain the differences between cellular and GPS models, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Apple Watch Series 10 released in September
A cellular model that can perform mobile communications on its own
Let’s start with the big difference: the cellular model can communicate on its own, while the GPS model cannot receive calls or reply to emails unless there is an iPhone nearby.
If you always carry your iPhone with you, there is little reason to choose a cellular model, but if you don’t want to carry your iPhone when exercising, such as running, you can choose a cellular model of Apple Watch, which will allow you to take calls and stream music and podcasts on the same device.
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In addition, the fact that it can be used on its own also makes it useful in emergencies. In the event of an accident or disaster, if your iPhone (with a cellular model) runs out of battery or is lost, you can still make calls or send an emergency SOS from your Apple Watch.
If you have a cellular model, you can send an emergency SOS even without an iPhone.
The cellular model is slightly more expensive and requires a dedicated plan.
Although it is a cellular model that can communicate on its own, it is slightly more expensive than the GPS model. If you choose the 46mm model of the Apple Watch Series 10, the GPS model starts at 64,800 yen and the cellular model starts at 80,800 yen, a difference of 16,000 yen.
Cellular models are more expensive than GPS models.
In addition, to use mobile communications, you will need to sign up for a special plan with a telecommunications carrier. In Japan, au, SoftBank, Docomo, and Rakuten Mobile offer plans specifically for the Apple Watch.
The rate plans of each carrier are as follows. To subscribe to each plan, the parent line (iPhone line contract) must be contracted with the respective carrier. Unfortunately, it cannot be used with MVNOs, so-called “low-cost SIMs.”
Optional plans for using Apple Watch with each carrier
Although we mentioned above that it is not possible to sign up for these services with low-cost SIM cards, with ahamo (docomo’s online-only plan), it is possible to sign up for the One Number Service and Number Share services.
Just to be clear, just because it’s a cellular model doesn’t mean you have to sign a contract with a carrier. Even if you don’t sign a contract, you can still use the same functions as the GPS model.
The cellular model supports “Apple Watch child settings”
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