People are freaking out over the new undeletable advert Apple sneaked onto their iPhones
REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
iOS 8.2 adds in the companion app for the Apple Watch, which Apple talked about in its event on Monday. The app is useful if you have an Apple Watch, as it lets you pair the device with your iPhone.
But the problem is that almost nobody has an Apple Watch, because they're not on sale yet. So the Apple Watch app is pretty much just an ad for the watch that you can't delete. It has a bunch of videos showcasing what the Apple Watch can do, and lets you know when you can pre-order one. That's it.
People are starting to realise what has happened. Here's a selection of tweets from people who have discovered an ad on their updated iPhone:
Why have I woken up with an apple watch app on my phone ??
- lisa dawson ?? (@Lisajaynecake) March 10, 2015
Why has an app called Apple Watch been installed on my iPhone when I did not download it or want it @AppStore? This is unethical.
- John (@JohnKo71) March 10, 2015
Why did Apple give us an apple watch app? WHAT IF WE DONT HAVE AN APPLE WATCH? JUST MAKE IT AN APP THAT PEOPLE BUY ON THE APP STORE.
- Lindsay (@LindsayStyles52) March 10, 2015
@HappyCaraT Idk but I'll trade you a U2 album for it.
- TJ (@Wpgtjross) March 10, 2015
Why would my phone download the app for the Apple Watch that I can't delete BEFORE IT EVEN COMES OUT!!!!
- cambam ? (@camrynjoycee) March 10, 2015
Why would they make the Apple Watch App so you can't delete it? NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD A 10K WATCH
- brea (@breabaillie) March 10, 2015
Uggghgggg why can't I delete this stupid Apple watch app
- Drew Farrand (@DrewFarrand) March 10, 2015
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