Is 70% faster a big deal?

[44267547]

70% faster in anything sounds a big deal to me

I would say the speed is likely noticed with start up times, updating software, and usage of third-party applications. That's more likely most will notice the speed, or even navigating through the Apple Watch as well. But I think Siri will also be a big part of using the speed with responsiveness

 

[SoCalGadgetGuy]

70% increase is the CPU's speed increase on paper. That does not necessarily translate one-for-one with any particular app. It's also like a automobile manufacturer's MPG rating—it's usually higher than in the "real world".

 

[honglong1976]

Nope! Still using an S0 and it's still ok. Third party apps suck but the actual built apps are super quick!

 

[TorontoSS]

I have a series 2 Watch and upgraded from 0 last year. I feel no need to upgrade. If I cared for LTE I would but I don’t need or want it on my watch for now.

In terms of how fast it will be - yes series 3 will be faster. Significantly? Maybe but do you find your series 2 sluggish? I don’t but if you do that’s your answer.

 

[iPhysicist]

What I am looking most forward to is Siri verbally answering me when I use it. For this one thing, it was worth the upgrade for me.

A new watch for the drawer? If you do Not like it pm me.

 

[Ixidor]

Unlike a phone where a little lag is manageable, the same is not true for smartwatches since the latter is really designed for rapid glances and uses.

I hate staring at my apple watch like an idiot while waiting for an app to load, even if the wait is just a second or two.

 

[Newtons Apple]

A new watch for the drawer? If you do Not like it pm me.

Likely. 4th AW now.

 

[maflynn]

I came here to say this. Yeah the s0 is almost useless for anything but its passive functions. try loading more than a few apps and it chugs.

What apps do you use? Perhaps its because I have an S0 but I don't use any apps. I'm trying to justify the expense of the S3, but I use my AW for workouts, notifications and what not.

 

[Vermifuge]

What apps do you use? Perhaps its because I have an S0 but I don't use any apps. I'm trying to justify the expense of the S3, but I use my AW for workouts, notifications and what not.

pretty much anything 3rd party. banking, uber, line etc

 

[stu.h]

Was trying to find full specs on all 4 iterations of the watch on one page.
The S0 > S3 is 3 generations newer, hopefully it's a worthy upgrade and an OS upgrade comes out to address the cellular/wifi issues.

 

[satchmo]

Hopefully we'll get a speed comparison today.

Also curious if those claims of new W chip mean better battery life.

 

[IJBrekke]

I found this. Series 3 looks SIGNIFICANTLY faster:

 

[stu.h]

I found this. Series 3 looks SIGNIFICANTLY faster:

Surely S0 vs S3?

 

[hectorvs]

I found this. Series 3 looks SIGNIFICANTLY faster:

this really puts the speed update into perspective....

 

[musicpenguy]

Surely S0 vs S3?

I wouldn’t be so sure, my app opening interactions are much longer than the S2 shown in the video.

 

[IJBrekke]

Surely S0 vs S3?

Of course, there's no way to know for sure until we see other comparison videos.

 

[jclardy]

I just got a S3 (coming from S2) and the speed is noticeable. Even apps seem to launch faster (Maybe from the improved wireless radios?)

On my S2 the watch lagged a lot with raise to wake. On my S3 it is instant like the other faces again.

 

[anticipate]

wow!

 

[perezr10]

I found the Series 2 to be too slow when using Siri. Much too long of a lag between the command and the action. The Series 3 is much snappier.

I also agree that raise to wake is quicker. And holy crap! Loading apps is lightning quick!

 

[satchmo]

Not that much of difference in this video...at least in launching apps.

 

[fel10]

I found this. Series 3 looks SIGNIFICANTLY faster:

Damn, that’s a nice improvement. Now I can’t wait to get mine.

 

[SoCalGadgetGuy]

Not that much of difference in this video...at least in launching apps.

Looks like a very noticeable difference to me.