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Series 10/Ultra 2 owners: What would make you upgrade this year?
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Absolutely nothing. My titanium S10 is going to last me just as long as my previous stainless steel one so at least 4 years.
The only feature I miss is Spatial Audio but that’s software.
It needs a new battery soon so I’d take a new watch if the trade in value would reduce the upgrade cost to however much a battery replacement is. Apple isn’t in the business of handing out freebies so that’s not happening.
I really don’t understand who needs yearly upgrades. Those are incremental and thus small from one generation to the next.
The only feature I miss is Spatial Audio but that’s software.
It needs a new battery soon so I’d take a new watch if the trade in value would reduce the upgrade cost to however much a battery replacement is. Apple isn’t in the business of handing out freebies so that’s not happening.
I really don’t understand who needs yearly upgrades. Those are incremental and thus small from one generation to the next.
The only thing that’d make me replace my U2 this year would be an Ultra that doesn’t require an iPhone.
Ultra 3 must haves:
. New health sensor (blood pressure)
. Return of SpO2 (US)
Turn offs for me:
.anything AI related that is HW based (eg camera)
. New health sensor (blood pressure)
. Return of SpO2 (US)
Turn offs for me:
.anything AI related that is HW based (eg camera)
It already has the ability to show stress but it doesn't. I think 3rd party apps can though.
It's just a combination of hrv and heart rate data needed for stress I believe.
I thought so.
Would be nice if Apple came with a new “feature” that provided this particular metric.
Thanks for the response, wishing you well.
An app called Bevel measures stress, check it out.
I can't even imagine what would make me upgrade from my 9 unless they put microOLED in. Watches are generally good for 4 years. ya gt a new one when the battery becomes intolerable. I'd prob otherwise still be using my series 5 since the 9 isn't that different.
I sold my Ultra and 6mos later got the S10. I intend on trading it in for Ultra 3 if compelling enough, although I do appreciate the weight of S10 again. My watch prior to Ultra was a SS S3, I hadn’t felt the lighter weight for a while. I would like to see a weight reduction if possible, and a smaller sized model for the wife. Blood oxygen still missing stateside baffles me. A new finish is welcome, like aluminum to lower the price (I’d personally be fine with plastic). Otherwise, faster charging of the S10, and longer battery of course.
I have an Ultra 1. The battery is showing degradation so I'll likely upgrade regardless. But satellite connectivity, longer battery life, and new health sensors would really seal the deal.
The only thing that might make want to upgrade from the AWU v1 would be A) satellite connectivity and/or B) brighter display.
I’m not upgrading my U2 until Apple returns the O2 sensor. Blood pressure and glucose levels would be nice but not required.
I upgraded my AWU1 to the AWU2 last year in November when Costco had old stock with the O2 sensor still activated so I’m fine for the next 4 years. The only thing to make me upgrade is a new health sensor such as blood glucose or blood pressure monitoring. I already have hbp, take meds and use a cuff to monitor at home so if it’s just a blood pressure sensor, Apple is going to have come out with more with make me upgrade my Ultra 2.
Nothing, I have a S10 in silver titan with the Milanese band and I don’t want another smart watch in my life.
It’s just too expensive for a product, that’ll grow vintage in a few years.
Next watch will be something special from a good manufacturer.
Thanks for the suggestion. How do you feel it helps you? I love tracking health (including sleep) via the watch, do the additional insights change your behaviour, habits, routines? Have just downloaded the app to give it a try, always interested in what users have to say
Same. Mine is a year old and still has 100% health. I have no reason to upgrade.
Improved sleep tracking. If that doesn't ever improve, the Ultra 2 I have right now may be my first and only Apple Watch.
Thought estimated blood glucose would be so interesting that I'd be willing to try it nonetheless.
Blood pressure too. Both of these are things I have low confidence in being reliable, but if someone's going to do it, I'd want to experience it for myself.
Thought estimated blood glucose would be so interesting that I'd be willing to try it nonetheless.
Blood pressure too. Both of these are things I have low confidence in being reliable, but if someone's going to do it, I'd want to experience it for myself.