article_snippet: Tech experts, analysts and customers alike have bemoaned its Watch for needing an iPhone to have any real use.
article_snippet: This will be used to run its Watch's iOS software and apps.
article_snippet: The features of its Watch its Watch rely heavily on pairing it with an iPhone.
article_snippet: It has been designed to be tethered to an iPhone and the pair communicate over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi which gives The Watch added computing power.
article_snippet: But this relationship means that as soon as the iPhone is out of the equation, The Watch has limited value.
article_snippet: The Watch also falls short of The Watch rival’s Samsung Gear S that has an optional nano SIM card slot.
article_snippet: Reviews of The Watch have mostly been positive but
article_snippet: while some have said it’s the best smartwatch on the market, the biggest criticism have been it lack of independent features - so this storage option will be a welcomed addition.
highlights_snippet: But it does mean its Watch its Watch can be used independently for certain tasks .
  
highlights_snippet: Rival smartwatches typically only have 4GB of storage built-in .