Long-term Apple user here (Mac, iPhone, iPad), was curious about the watch. I found a nice deal yesterday for a Series 9, bought it, unboxed.
Started to pair it to my iPhone 8, the pairing requires iOS 17 🤦♂️
Going to return it tomorrow, it has been fun reading ya all!
I considered this possibility, but then realised that I am still happy with my current iPhone. It still works very well in my everyday life, and I never feel the real need to upgrade it. Honestly, apart from a much better camera, I don't know what I really will appreciate in an iPhone 15 that will change my experience (if you know about possible features I am not considering please let me know).
Although the picture may change now that the software won't be upgraded anymore, so let's see how it will age in the next months.