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  • Series 8 and series 9 share lots of features together. The notable advantages of S9 are the following:

    • double tap feature (series 8 supports something like double tap, but reports are that it’s not as accurate)
    • faster processor
    • better screen (brighter in general and can dim more in dark places)
    • on device siri
    • precision finding (if you have iphone 15)

    You should be the judge to see if these features are worth it. I think if you already have S8, it’s not worth it to upgrade to S9. However, if I’m getting a new watch today, I’ll most likely just get the S9. I tend to keep my electronic items a bit longer, so usually get the latest and greatest when I upgrade.





  • At the end of the day, majority of the use cases will be okay with either the series 9 or ultra. It ultimately depends on your need. You should pick the ultra if you want the better battery life, action button or the bigger and rugged design. You should pick series 9 if you prefer the smaller and sleeker design.

    I myself would love to have the ultra’s battery life, but I don’t like the look and feel of the ultra (too big and just prefer the size of the regular series better), so I would pick series 9 if those are my 2 choices. However, I don’t really do any long workouts or disappear from civilization for extended period, so an “all-day” battery of the regular series is fine for me.


  • OldVenomSnake@alien.topBtoApple@hardware.watchWatch dilemma
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    1 year ago

    Not a guarantee, but I believe the new series 8’s that are still in boxes would come with watch os 9 as they are boxed even before watch os 10 is released. Can’t imagine how the watch will update itself when sitting in the box.

    Also, if the battery health of your watch is below 80%, you can either pay Apple for a battery change or use Apple care for it (if you have apple care). They will give you a refurb watch with new battery. Also not a guarantee, but the watch they give you may come with watch os 9.



  • OldVenomSnake@alien.topBtoApple@hardware.watchWatch dilemma
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    1 year ago

    Series 7 is the sweet spot (I’m using it currently). If you already have the series 7 and didn’t value the incremental value of series 8 and 9, I see no reason to upgrade at the moment. You also ruled out Ultra for the size so won’t go there as well.

    Apple has been doing the incremental changes, so their products seems very similar to the previous generation, but would be more worth upgrading if you keep the product past a few years. Why not just wait a little bit and see if series 10 has a feature plus the incremental upgrades in between that you like that may make upgrade worth it?

    I for one loves the majority of the new changes of watch os 10. I know it’s very subjective though, so not going to argue about it.

    If you want good integration with iphone, Apple watch is definitely top of the list. The other smart watches or fitness bands have their advantages, but mostly not related to the integration with iphones.

    I say wait it out to see if future Apple watches will suit you better. I’m not the type of person that cling onto an old OS, but if you really really don’t like watch os 10, maybe get a series 8 that comes with watch os 9?




  • Not OP, but it really depends on your lifestyle. I need to be connected most of the time because of my job and in case of family emergencies.

    Before wearing an Apple Watch, I’ll need to take out my phone to look at the notification and determine if it’s important. By doing so, I may unlock the phone and do something else as well.

    But with the apple watch, I’ll glance at my wrist for the notification and see if it’s important. If it’s not important, I’ll dismiss the notification and continue with whatever I’m doing. I’ll only take out my phone to respond if it’s truly important or require immediate attention.

    Just this aspect makes me still be available for the important stuff but can put down/away my phone more often.




  • When there is a notification, I can use my apple watch to separate out notifications that I need to immediately respond (e.g. important message/call from work or family) vs ones I can take care of later without taking out my phone. Before having the apple watch, I have to take out my phone every time when there is a notification.

    I also use Apple pay with the watch all the time without taking out my phone.

    Both of these use cases works with non-cellular version as well. Of course you’ll need your phone nearby or have wifi so you can receive messages, but it doesn’t require you to have a cellular watch or have the cellular plan on the watch.