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What feature would make you upgrade your Apple Watch this year?
- Thread starter The Cockney Rebel
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Im still on Watch 4 LTE. For me, it covers and fits my needs. A watch that could lease on LTE w/o any iPhone for 48h would make me switch. Currently I’m full into digital absents and live to go out only w/ my watch on my whrist but still able to receive calls.
Three day battery life in regular form factor
I'd like the features of the ultra (36 hour non-LTE battery life, brighter screen, sapphire crystal) in a smaller form factor watch; ideally 41mm, but even 45mm would do.
Im' on a series 3. Honestly, unless there's a new sensor that actually works (think blood sugar monitoring), I can't imagine a reason to upgrade.
Two things:
1) Constant heart rate monitoring.... no more of this once every 10 minutes business.
2) Longer battery life without the device getting any bigger. I mean a fitbit can go 5 days between charge and the heart rate monitor is constantly on with those.
1) Constant heart rate monitoring.... no more of this once every 10 minutes business.
2) Longer battery life without the device getting any bigger. I mean a fitbit can go 5 days between charge and the heart rate monitor is constantly on with those.
Improved CPU in the S9 SiP and better battery life. These two are going to make the Series 9 a nice upgrade.
You mean upgrade from an AW, right? Yes, then I would recommend a Garmin. I'm wearing the Epix now, but any model will run circles around Apple. If you're buying the sizzle, you're buying Apple. If you're buying the steak, order the Garmin.
For budgetary reasons, it's unlikely I'll upgrade this year. I've been upgrading every other year to take maximum advantage of Apple's trade-in plan.
But the feature I most want is body temperature on demand. Blood pressure readings would also be nice. And while I don't need it, I know people who have been waiting for glucose readings.
I loved the brighter screen and raised lips on the Ultra when I tried it, so would love to have that form factor come to the regular watch, or if there was a smaller size Ultra.
But the feature I most want is body temperature on demand. Blood pressure readings would also be nice. And while I don't need it, I know people who have been waiting for glucose readings.
I loved the brighter screen and raised lips on the Ultra when I tried it, so would love to have that form factor come to the regular watch, or if there was a smaller size Ultra.
Nothing. The Apple Watch is expected to get a significant redesign for its 10th anniversary next year, and whatever new features the Series 9 will have this year the Series 10 (or X?) will probably have them as well.
I’m still on the Series 4 waiting for some compelling reason to upgrade. The Ultra is tempting but a bit bulky for me. Satellite connectivity in a Watch might just be geeky enough to get me to upgrade. If I could call for help via satellite then watch The Jetsons on my Watch while waiting for help then please take my money. 🤓🤭
For me, unfortunately, just the fact it’s the latest watch. Some people smoke, I can’t help my apparent addiction. Maybe therapy would help. But at least it’s only a once a year fix.
Yes, but I would only want a blood pressure monitor on my smartwatch if it were FDA approved and at least as accurate as a traditional inflatable wrist-worn monitor. (which are themselves less accurate than the upper arm cuff type)