Let’s say Apple released the “Apple Watch Air,” a very thin, minimalist version of the Apple Watch designed to appeal to those who prioritize sleek design, comfort, and simplicity over functionality. Would you buy it? And which features would you be willing to sacrifice for the “airiness”?
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Would you buy Apple Watch “Air”
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My main usage is lap swimming. The lighter the better for unconstrained swim strokes. The SE 40mm with sport loop comes pretty close as almost unnoticeable. An even lighter version would be interesting. I don't see the AW as jewelry, but rather as a utilitarian or active sports device that tracks your health along the way.
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no.
I would not compromise on features.
"Thinner" means smaller battery
Besides, I love my Ultra 2, don't need anything thinner
As I was quite surprised how (positively) different the thinner and lighter S10 looks and feels on the wrist, I would certainly be intrigued by something even thinner and lighter. But I don‘t think I would want to sacrifice any features and I don‘t think such a model would sell. Now that we got the Ultra line, too, the S10 basically is the Air Watch, so I hope it‘ll get a little thinner still with the next re-design (S13, probably).
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Thinner will means smaller battery. I love the battery life of my ultra 2 and I don’t see myself accept compromises about battery life.
These answers, while somehow off-topic as the OP certainly didn‘t suggest making the Ultra thinner, show the genius of the new 2-tier Watch line-up: those who want/need max battery life (and don’t mind their Watch being a little chunky) can always get an Ultra now and the Series („Air“) watches can get ever more elegant (and thinner) while keeping their good-enough-for-most 18h.
I still want a "ultra mini." The battery life of the series watches are good enough for me, and the current Ultra is a bit too big for my small wrist, but I love the Ultra's flat screen, and wish I could have that in a size that's comfortable for me to wear.
I‘m right with you as the flat screen is basically the only thing I miss from the time I had an Ultra, but alas from Apple‘s perspective I don‘t think it would make a lot of sense. As a third model in an Ultra – Ultra mini – Series line-up, it would use up valuable engineering and design resources to cater to a probably rather small market segment (i.e. people who would buy Ultra mini but won‘t buy an Ultra regular or Series instead). As a re-design of the Series Watches it may hurt more than help sales as you would now have no option in your line-up anymore for people who like the current smooth, pebble-like design (with curved screen) better.
and the same could be said about this hypothetical "Air" model
I will stick with Apple Watch Ultra model. I don’t want a gimped Apple Watch.
depends on definition of "Air".
original definition meant high tech in a slimmer, lighter design.
but Air has not meant that in a very very long time.
now Air refers to good (but not latest) tech in a package that is for main stream users.
flatness aside, the Watch SE is equivalent to the Air, now.
however, the next generation of Watch SE, if it uses the same design as the current Watch Series 10, that would be thinner, with mid range features, a Watch Air in the same definition of Macbook Air.
the rumoured iPhone 17 Air would be a return to the old definition.
original definition meant high tech in a slimmer, lighter design.
but Air has not meant that in a very very long time.
now Air refers to good (but not latest) tech in a package that is for main stream users.
flatness aside, the Watch SE is equivalent to the Air, now.
however, the next generation of Watch SE, if it uses the same design as the current Watch Series 10, that would be thinner, with mid range features, a Watch Air in the same definition of Macbook Air.
the rumoured iPhone 17 Air would be a return to the old definition.
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Yeah, which is why I think the Series 10, freed by the Ultra from having to be the one-design-fits-all model, is the already existing „Air“ Watch (which will hopefully get thinner still in the future).
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OP did define what he meant by „Air“ quite precisely, though.
NO. I had a couple of AWs and liked them OK, but then when the bigger/heavier AW Ultra came out I loved it. Zero interest in thin and cutesy. YMMV.
If they could put all the sensors, good battery life in light AW, it may sell. I on S6, i will buy an Ultra when it is time to upgrade.
If all the sensors and battery fit into a lighter watch, why have a regular watch? Wouldn't that model just become the regular watch?
I think it is a reasonable idea. It would be cool if Apple could modify the crown so that it rolls into the side of the watch (then the design could be flatter). I’d also want them to give a long term battery replacement plan of some sort. Reasoning for the second request is that we’d be customers treating it more like jewelry.
There's already a battery replacement program, where if your battery falls below 80% battery health, you can pay $80 (or whatever it is, not sure of the exact cost) to get a new battery. Well, they basically replace your watch with a refurbished watch with new battery, but whatever.
So are you saying Apple should do this for free? And no, Apple watch isn't jewelry, jewelry last a lifetime and can be passed on to other people after you die. Apple watch is a tech gadget, and even if we could get the physical part to last that long, the tech in it will be obsolete by then.
May I ask how well the original battery has held up in your Series 3 watch and how many times you’ve had to replace the battery? Wasn’t the Series 3 released around 2017?
Bingo. I agree. No issue with the size of the Ultra, and I want more battery life, not less.