The first generation Apple Watch requires an iPhone 5 or newer; however, it can perform some tasks over Wi-Fi without being tethered to the iPhone.David Pogue, writing for Yahoo Tech, reveals that the Apple Watch will work with known Wi-Fi networks even if your smartphone is off.–The watch communicates with the iPhone over Bluetooth — and Wi-Fi, which is something Android Wear watches can only dream about. So even if your phone is out of Bluetooth range from your watch, as long as both are on the same Wi-Fi network the phone can still be the comm center for the watch.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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