so you do know that even if your device (watch, iPhone, Mac etc) does not receive OS updates anymore it still continues to function, right? and usually you see security updates for several year.
if memory serves with the S9/Ultra2 on device Siri was introduced, I have given that some tries on my Ultra 2 and can't complain. on older watches it requires internet connection and a faster processor will not really help.
"Code in the iOS 26 beta hinted at a 422 x 514 pixel display for the Ultra 3, up from 410 x 502 in the Ultra 2. Since there's no rumors of a larger case, the bigger display could be due to a reduction in bezel size."
I’ve just switched from the Fenix 8 to the AWU2. Currently just getting used to the new charging regime, it takes 45 min and I charge it in the evening when I’m not doing much. I could easily get through a second night but I don’t think I’d get through 2 nights and 2 days. Hopefully the 3 will be able to do that.
You should check out Withings hybrid watches, beautifully crafted with 30 day battery life on my wife's Scanwatch 2 Light!
It’s quite sad, the accuracy is nowhere to be found on this site. The articles are very often wrong with calculations. Alas, the so called journalists don’t read the responses to their posts so they have no way of knowing…or learning.
I'd imagine Apple's thinking is that most people take a shower every day. With fast charging you can charge it while you're in the shower & be good to go. But yah, its certainly not for everyone & it seems pretty clear that Apple is happy to cede the people who need longer battery life crowd to Garmin & others.
Another solution (And I know you have to really wants to run on Apple Watch and be ready to spend for this) is to have two watches: an ultra and a "classic" watch.
