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Watch dilemma (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I was using Apple Watch since series 3, and upgraded every year or year and a half, now currently using series 7 and refuse to upgrade as there is nothing new. Or at least nothing new to justify the purchase exactly looking watch with the same battery life etc. Really like the look of Ultra however it’s way too big for my wrist I already tried it and it looks hideous. After upgrading to watch OS 10 I’m using the watch less and less. I don’t like the look, widgets and how to navigate it also the control centre and weather, activity, heart charts requiring MUCH more scrolling than ever. I don’t know what to do is it the best to keep waiting for new generation and decide do I want to upgrade? Or try other watches in a meanwhile like garmin, polar, whoop? I do love how it works with iPhone there is the problem mostly using as answering the calls, quick messages, skipping music and regulate the volume, helpful with notifications like camera from the garage.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for advice, purchasing watch with os 9 is generally really hard as most of the users update them to newer version :( I guess I will just wait and use series 7 will it dies it has many scratches but still working fine just battery is funny. Some days it will be holding charge all day, some of days with sleep tracking and charging before bed at 12 o clock I have 30% left and generally not using watch at all just wearing at the wrist and driving

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

My battery health is 92% it of course dropped after upgrading to os10. As this summer I’ve had this watch replaced by Apple for like for like. It’s just bug in the system with some watch faces which using so much battery getting information like weather conditions

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

The Apple Watch is a great smartwatch for some people, but not for all. If you are not liking your watch anymore it is fine. There are many other options out on the market right now.