Apple Watch Series 9 & Ultra 2: What Are We Waiting For?!

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  • @SuperDude69
    @SuperDude69 Рік тому +11146

    I really respect how you never pull any punches, even when it comes to the company that just quoted you in their presentation. That's why I always trust your opinions and reviews

    • @ChristopheJezouin
      @ChristopheJezouin Рік тому +718

      He knows this is the way he has to do it. But yeah, I agree with you. We can tell we're not on iJustine channel here.

    • @udayabhaskar
      @udayabhaskar Рік тому +27

      so true.

    • @aashanyoutube
      @aashanyoutube Рік тому +227

      And he didnt mention anything about missing 120hz or 90hz on iphone 15. He never said one negative in the previous video. Marques could easily mention why even iphone 15 exist when 13 and 14 already here 😂. And what about iphone getting green line over the update??? He hasnt mentioned it anywhere. Apple definitely paid him for a while not to speak of anything. Now marques need to earn back many of our respect just because of his recent atitude.

    • @Justgoodvids
      @Justgoodvids Рік тому +53

      Except for the anker sponsorship

    • @Ohdearyme-x3d
      @Ohdearyme-x3d Рік тому +6

      Exactly.

  • @scottmckenna
    @scottmckenna Рік тому +981

    This is why we love MKBHD. The company sends him products to review, and he could easily tell you every product is worth the upgrade. It would probably equate to even more money for him, but instead he chooses honesty and tells you the real answers. Kudos to you and your team for making the best tech content out there.

    • @TacoMonster4eva
      @TacoMonster4eva Рік тому +18

      Good review and all, but only psychopaths wear a watch on the right hand.

    • @JB-eh1jj
      @JB-eh1jj Рік тому +10

      @@TacoMonster4eva huh 😂😂😂 internet where people say the dumbest shit ever

    • @DjAlyX1
      @DjAlyX1 Рік тому +5

      ​@@TacoMonster4evaor left handed people?

    • @coocat231
      @coocat231 Рік тому

      @@JB-eh1jjlet me spell this out for you; some people, you, do not understand a joke or sarcasm when you hear it. 😅

    • @JB-eh1jj
      @JB-eh1jj Рік тому +3

      @@coocat231 it was dumb joke so calm down it’s not that serious be breezy

  • @wwjoshdew
    @wwjoshdew Рік тому +18

    0:17 looking at my series 5 and fully expecting you to call it really really old.

    • @monke5096
      @monke5096 5 місяців тому +2

      Me with my series 3: 😁

  • @gliixo
    @gliixo Рік тому +178

    6:33 the nose tap! I’m glad this classic move is becoming more mainstream

    • @OldManRunner
      @OldManRunner Рік тому +11

      I used my nose to hit like

    • @TimothyCook69
      @TimothyCook69 Рік тому +14

      The nose tap was a critical design component for the touch display. It’s specifically calibrated to receive nose taps better than your phone screen!

    • @felixgutierrez993
      @felixgutierrez993 2 місяці тому

      Hell yeah I nose tap lmao 😭🤣

  • @douginNC28139
    @douginNC28139 Рік тому +147

    I just upgraded from a series 4 to a 9 and it seems like a significant improvement to me. Faster, brighter, offers always on, and more.

    • @DanielELnabbout
      @DanielELnabbout Рік тому

      Same here

    • @dennislawson7306
      @dennislawson7306 Рік тому +13

      Same, series 4->Ultra 2. It’s a dope watch. Additionally if you run the red night mode all day you get really impressive battery life. I get 3-4 days with the night mode on and the display actually looks pretty cool all red.

    • @FavourOsuji-n5h
      @FavourOsuji-n5h 7 місяців тому

      How much is it

    • @magnet4214
      @magnet4214 6 місяців тому +1

      I have a series 3, is it worth upgrading?

    • @DarranGange
      @DarranGange 6 місяців тому

      @@magnet4214yes

  • @MsK4YY
    @MsK4YY Рік тому +234

    As a nurse, apple watches are super helpful. Theres an app that helps with calculating a patient's respiratory rate by tapping the watch with each breath then itll vibrate once done so you won't have to keep your eyes on their chest and on a clock. Another reason I got one is getting notifications from other staff in case of emergencies or if a patient is requesting something. Just a random post for those in healthcare if you're deciding on getting an apple watch.

    • @SaveroEvanAbisha
      @SaveroEvanAbisha 10 місяців тому +5

      What is the name of the app that calculates respiratory rate?

    • @MsK4YY
      @MsK4YY 10 місяців тому +10

      @@SaveroEvanAbisha medtimer

    • @SaveroEvanAbisha
      @SaveroEvanAbisha 10 місяців тому +8

      @@MsK4YY Ah thank you but it doesn’t work on my Series 9, just crashed right away when I try to open it. Looks like the developer had abandon it, last update was 3 years ago.

    • @roa5359
      @roa5359 7 місяців тому +4

      Surely, as a ‘nurse’ you are supposed to use medically approved hard and software no … ?

    • @MsK4YY
      @MsK4YY 7 місяців тому

      @@roa5359 it’s just used to count how many times you’re breathing in and out for 1 min for documentation. The app helps you by counting the min for you while you tap the watch. Without the watch, you have to look at the clock while looking at the patients chest rise and fall. Of course, if there’s something wrong then ‘as a nurse’ you don’t bother with the breathing count and go straight to helping the patient as it would be very obvious that something is wrong. The tracking is just a routine thing to do for our notes. BP and oximeter machines are checked and approved for working regularly.

  • @JoshuaVarghese
    @JoshuaVarghese Рік тому +455

    In addition to the AssistiveTouch on the older watches, there is a slightly newer option in accessibility called "Quick Actions" which is exactly the double tap feature for most apps. It doesn't have the sometimes needless clutter of the other gestures. It is just the double tap to answer/end calls and some other primary buttons. Only difference is that it does not advance
    It also works just fine on my Series 7. I thought the S9 would allow you to do it while you haven't raised to wake, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

    • @jaydarke
      @jaydarke Рік тому +5

      Right on! I was trying out assistive touch on the Ultra. Wasn’t a fan. Good to know this feature exists. I just enabled it. Since I only wanted to be able to answer calls, cancel timers etc.

    • @tenzingmingmar1424
      @tenzingmingmar1424 Рік тому +15

      Heck, it even works on my S5 Apple Watch. I can’t believe I didn’t know it existed all this time, only found out after hearing about it in the S9 announcement.

    • @zest01
      @zest01 Рік тому +13

      @@tenzingmingmar1424yeah, now their “s9 only” claim is even more ridiculous.

    • @SalivatingSteve
      @SalivatingSteve Рік тому +4

      Thanks for the tip! Just enabled quick actions on my SE2

    • @Kreiger81
      @Kreiger81 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, I use Quick Touch on my Ultra S1 and have for months. I do have to be fairly deliberate about it, but I'd rather that than risk false taps. I never got Assistive touch to work properly, the clenches just didnt work well for me, but Quick Actions has been just fine for answering/ending calls, dismissing notifications, playing/pausing music. etc.

  • @MinnesotaPikeVideos
    @MinnesotaPikeVideos Рік тому +13

    Absolutely appreciate the HONEST review and not hyping up a bunch of minor upgrades.

  • @cesardejeronimo8184
    @cesardejeronimo8184 Рік тому +1683

    The Apple Watch Ultra was meant to be advertised towards fitness enthusiasts who were already using brands like Garmin. However, Garmin never updates their watches every year and those customers are used to that. The Apple Watch Ultra should get updates every 3 years in my opinion. We don't usually upgrade our Garmin unless there is a huge update since they are meant to last for years.

    • @cornelbogdanmacrineanu7962
      @cornelbogdanmacrineanu7962 Рік тому +177

      each year there is someone with one that is 3 years old, it is the same with the phones. i had the 6 never got the 7,8,9 etc. Jumped to 12, but having each year a new model you have at the time of your upgrade the best version. otherwise if you are 2 year into a model needing to change, you either get something that in another year will get a major upgrade or wait another year.

    • @officialhideyo
      @officialhideyo Рік тому +74

      Good for you, but what about people who are looking to buy a new watch? Will they buy an older watch if there are better or alternate ones with newer features/powerful/longer lasting batteries in them?

    • @Wiwerest
      @Wiwerest Рік тому +16

      I think that may also apply to mini iPhone buyers. That said I hope mini will come back next or the following year

    • @jmunt
      @jmunt Рік тому +9

      It’s marketing to include those enthusiasts, not exclusively for those enthusiasts. Same as MacBook “Pro” and iPhone “Pro”, it’s marketed for pros but it’s also designed for normal people cuz that’s the vast majority of customers for all these categories. Apple always wants products that appeal to everyone, and an “Ultra” model that doesn’t have the latest features of the Series 9 would be pretty unappealing to most Apple consumers.

    • @cesardejeronimo8184
      @cesardejeronimo8184 Рік тому +9

      @@officialhideyo Well the Ultra 2 doesn’t have significantly better battery life or offers anything new in sensors. The water resistance wasn’t increased either. Previously I purchased a Garmin Fénix 5 despite the 7 being available at the time. It was since it was going to be a huge update from the original Garmin Vivoactive either way.

  • @LoveTech
    @LoveTech Рік тому +10

    “People with a really, really, really old Apple Watch. Like a series 3.”
    Me: still flexing the Apple Watch Series 1. 🤣✅

  • @l_l_floyd
    @l_l_floyd Рік тому +16

    Upgraded from my Series 5. Definitely worth it too me. So much faster. Bigger. In love with the keyboard to type in lieu of the swiping with a finger. My battery health on my series 5 was at 85%. So it didn’t last a day. The Ultra 2 definitely last me 3 days easily. I don’t regret it. Love the upgrade.

  • @illusivedestroyer909
    @illusivedestroyer909 Рік тому +404

    Honestly, I don't think anyone would mind if the apple watches came out once every 2-3 years instead of once a year

    • @Slowmo998
      @Slowmo998 Рік тому +14

      But then they wont make money lol…. 😂 laptops and ipads dont sell every year… only phones and watches do… thats how they make money for dumb shit like vision pro and cheese grader… and those expensive wheels for the macbook 😂

    • @Lord_Reset
      @Lord_Reset Рік тому +19

      I think phones and watches and tablets and computers would be fine being released every 2 or 3 years if we are all being honest, and I think that would be a good thing.

    • @vjndr32
      @vjndr32 Рік тому

      Many people would mind. Not me but many.

    • @Rio714
      @Rio714 Рік тому

      Apple mind 😂

    • @Zveebo
      @Zveebo Рік тому +3

      I like knowing that whenever I need to / choose to update, there is a reasonably new version to update to, even if year on year it is just a spec bump. Otherwise it’s a pain trying to judge what Apple’s release cycle is going to be, and tying that with your own upgrade cycle. I don’t think anyone is likely to be upgrading their watch yearly - but this lets them upgrade at whatever pace they like without feeling like they might be getting an old product.
      I’ll be upgrading this year because a family member wants my old one. Series 7 to Series 9 will not be a huge upgrade, but I’m happy enough with it.

  • @mikethemicguy
    @mikethemicguy Рік тому +389

    Upgrading from a Series 3 to the Ultra 2. Super excited for this massive upgrade with all the new hardware and features!

    • @alexh969
      @alexh969 Рік тому +22

      I have a series 3 as well. I’m leaning towards the Ultra 2. Need to decide tonight. I like the 9 stainless steal but it’s not going to replace my nicer timepieces in formal settings so it’s between the aluminum 9 and Ultra 2.

    • @seuncoker
      @seuncoker Рік тому +38

      Now that's a good upgrade there for you

    • @CharlesExtrom
      @CharlesExtrom Рік тому +36

      I had a series 0 and went to an ultra, well worth the upgrade

    • @Sinted
      @Sinted Рік тому +12

      I still have my OG 3 I bought back in 2017(?) with my iPhone 8. No idea how the hell this thing is still working AND lasting a whole day on battery.
      I’ve wanted to upgrade but.. it still works. Sure it’s slow as hell sometimes but it still does what I need it to.

    • @williamfindlay1385
      @williamfindlay1385 Рік тому +3

      My Mum had a Series 3 and battery was bad and today she upgraded to a Series 9 and very happy.

  • @HunterKowald
    @HunterKowald Рік тому +1

    I have a series 1

  • @CreatingWithJackPines
    @CreatingWithJackPines Рік тому +176

    I've been using double-tap on my series 7 watch with WatchOS 10.0 to play/pause and dismiss notifications. Love it! It's so typical Apple to tell us we need the newest device to get a feature they've clearly tested by hiding it behind an Accessibility panel.

    • @bate01071
      @bate01071 Рік тому

      You’ve been using AssistiveTouch.

    • @konradasd2472
      @konradasd2472 Рік тому

      Series 4 here and I think I love it more than any other Apple product I have. I’m not changing it works just as well as I expected

    • @mcastro8429
      @mcastro8429 10 місяців тому +1

      Exactly I used to use that feature on it as well, but the people that didn’t know should feel like they were robbed without a gun for buying the newer models “with tap feature”

  • @EdRo1900
    @EdRo1900 Рік тому +335

    I was tempted to spend the $800 and get an Apple Watch ultra but after the new watchOS 10 update came out I’ve changed my mind. The new update looks great, my Apple Watch Series 7 finally feels like it’s worth the money I paid for it.

    • @Thomlabe
      @Thomlabe Рік тому +10

      I absolutely hated the update the first day because it made a couple of gestures harder to pull of for me but it’s growing on me now, so I can see where you’re coming from. My SE looks great. Wait for the 10/ultra 3?

    • @pistopitpit
      @pistopitpit Рік тому +16

      WatchOS 10 is great but my battery does not like it.

    • @calebchristensenviolin
      @calebchristensenviolin Рік тому +5

      And now when you wanna upgrade to the Ultra 1, it's dropped in price! Apple did you a solid!

    • @lincolncharleston3415
      @lincolncharleston3415 Рік тому

      @@calebchristensenviolinnope they discontinued the ultra 1

    • @dolphin069
      @dolphin069 Рік тому +1

      Since I put the 10 beta on my series 7 I’ve been using the double pinch feature.

  • @philipf.jacobus2332
    @philipf.jacobus2332 Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @Dadstechtalk
    @Dadstechtalk Рік тому +501

    I am honestly shocked they even released an ultra 2. My ultra is working incredibly well.

    • @jjtrejo4125
      @jjtrejo4125 Рік тому +16

      lol

    • @manuzark
      @manuzark Рік тому +123

      prepare yourself for the Ultra 3 the next year and the 4th after that

    • @shivaleelarodagi2632
      @shivaleelarodagi2632 Рік тому +5

      Lol.😂

    • @tommyo2172
      @tommyo2172 Рік тому +40

      They only released an ultra 2 so that the series 9 doesn’t compete with it. It won’t be ultra if it has the same brightness as the series 9 and no double tap. So they had to also give it those features so it is still “ultra”

    • @NoNo-pg5rq
      @NoNo-pg5rq Рік тому +4

      Just a money grabber

  • @skarrin6207
    @skarrin6207 Рік тому +9

    5:44 Marques its not an Apple specific feature, the finger gestures are available in Samsung Watches with OneUi 5 even for watch 4 under the name called Universal Gestures and they are pretty accurate

  • @flowerchild9672
    @flowerchild9672 Рік тому +18

    Love your videos. I actually upgraded to a new Ultra 2 yesterday because my previous watch was over 4 years old. It was time to get something new. There are a lot of things I love about this watch, including it doesn’t weigh a lot at all. Thank you so much for the wonderful videos.

  • @donwilber1628
    @donwilber1628 Рік тому +247

    Thank you for this. I was seriously considering updating my Series 5, but there doesn't seem to be a compelling reason to do so yet. A battery bump, or glucose monitoring would be a game changer for me.

    • @Passque666
      @Passque666 Рік тому +24

      That’s impossible unless they make a feature to get your blood.

    • @donwilber1628
      @donwilber1628 Рік тому

      @@Passque666 No, there are already sensors that can do so through the skin, just not small enough yet to put into a watch, but Apple has been working on it for some time. There are plenty of articles about it if you care to google.

    • @Curious_george_3x1
      @Curious_george_3x1 Рік тому +25

      @@Passque666 No, it isn't. C'mon bruh use those 2 braincells.

    • @Passque666
      @Passque666 Рік тому +1

      @@Curious_george_3x1 it’s maybe possible in your little delulu world but not in reality.

    • @jumondre
      @jumondre Рік тому

      ​@@Passque666So not impossible

  • @iSongs
    @iSongs Рік тому +92

    guilty as charged! did the nose tap a couple times :)

    • @Im-a-rock
      @Im-a-rock Рік тому

      @TheMarquesBrownlee2😂😂

    • @Cena199205
      @Cena199205 Рік тому +1

      A couple? I do it on a daily basis, LOL

    • @StashGomes
      @StashGomes Рік тому

      Exactly. The nose is the finger of the face. That's why it's there in the first place. @@Cena199205

    • @gsparkman
      @gsparkman Рік тому

      Nose tapper here. Mostly for stopping/starting audio apps and timers.

  • @whatiwonder4299
    @whatiwonder4299 Рік тому +7

    *Looks at my Series 3 38mm,* "It's been a fun ride bud, but MKBHD says it's time..."

  • @saadzlndn
    @saadzlndn Рік тому +19

    Another great vid! I actually decided to buy the Series 8 as my first Apple Watch in 45mm Midnight just a few days ago. It’s amazing!

    • @KeepingItFishy
      @KeepingItFishy Рік тому +2

      Price drop came in handy 😎

    • @Volfas
      @Volfas Рік тому +1

      that's what I probably will do on black Friday too. No reason to get overpriced almost the same watch.

  • @ZaneEckols
    @ZaneEckols Рік тому +309

    I've basically been using this double tap feature for a while on Series 7 via Accessibility > Quick Actions. I'm wondering if they're planning on disabling this on older devices so that can still call it exclusive for newer models? Or maybe they're only improving on it for new devices

    • @zaneplatt3533
      @zaneplatt3533 Рік тому +59

      I doubt they would old remove it, considering who it was made to support.

    • @ProfessorTechNerd
      @ProfessorTechNerd Рік тому +5

      Yep it's been on there forever

    • @EjayT06
      @EjayT06 Рік тому +5

      Yeah I literally don't get what is different about it in the new one

    • @sandgaijin
      @sandgaijin Рік тому +18

      It was never reliable though depending on the band and snugness. I’d get a 40% success rate with leather link, but 85% with sport loop.

    • @rovenlive
      @rovenlive Рік тому

      @@sandgaijinit does work with all straps I have, but some has to be more tight.

  • @dozitm
    @dozitm Рік тому +7

    “A really really old watch..like a series 3” I feel attacked 😂😂😂😂

  • @AFO3310
    @AFO3310 Рік тому +100

    I have the series 6. It's stood up to the test of time and no need to upgrade personally. Now if the 10 has that glucometer that people were hinting at, I'll immediately get that.

    • @jontanner
      @jontanner Рік тому +40

      Yeah, you and a billion other people. “Glucometer” ain’t coming anytime soon if at all. The weight of the entire pharmaceutical industry has been trying to crack non-invasive glucose monitoring for decades. If Apple’s (rumored) 30 person team (lol) pulls that off, you can go ahead and add another $trillion to their market cap. It’s almost ridiculous that people think that this is some add-on feature that is right around the corner.

    • @gewdvibes
      @gewdvibes Рік тому +16

      @@jontannerto be fair Apple is bigger than almost all of those companies combined, and they attract the smartest people on the planet. Not inconceivable that they could figure it out within some acceptable degree of accuracy given a massive budget and however much time they need

    • @therpope
      @therpope Рік тому +5

      @@gewdvibesyou mean they just buy a startup

    • @tenslider6722
      @tenslider6722 Рік тому +2

      @@therpope and that's exactly what they did. the product might not be market ready but its in the work for sure.

    • @forthewin3910
      @forthewin3910 Рік тому +4

      ⁠@@jontannerthere’s already smart glucometers in the market already. I know because my grandma has one. She scans the patch on her arm and it displays the levels on her phone. It’s only a matter of time before an Apple Watch adapts this feature. Apple has already stated it’s in the works buts need more testing to release this feaure.

  • @RichEmbury
    @RichEmbury Рік тому +129

    Been using the gestures on my Samsung Watch 4 Classic since the update to One UI Watch 5 recently. Works very well. Already had lift to wake for years, but a quick double twist of the wrist activated gestures, then you click your thumb and forefinger together once to move forward, twice to go back, and do a motion where all 4 fingers touch your thumb like a grab with fingertips to activate. I use it alot lately, as a person who uses a cane and it's easier to just use gestures while walking or active. Takes some getting used to, but I think it might take off once everyone knows about it.

    • @NikhilJena
      @NikhilJena Рік тому +16

      Ikr not many people know about it..not even samsung tells about it. But its there and works well.

    • @Hayancoronet
      @Hayancoronet Рік тому +10

      I was going to comment the same! Got the newest update hours and this is now working on my Samsung Galaxy 4 classic. Available now, not later this year. 😁

    • @justsoyouknow419
      @justsoyouknow419 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Hayancoronet 😂😂😂

    • @hugocosta6125
      @hugocosta6125 Рік тому +9

      ​@NikhilJena they do tell tbf, you probably just didn't notice at the time or looked for it. What baffles me is that tech reviewers don't know it...really makes it hard to value their opinion.

    • @dwima97
      @dwima97 Рік тому +1

      I also immediately use this feature when it comes to my watch 5 right 4 days after the Apple Watch show it off. It's very helpful features that we can control our watch with pinch, double pinch, make fist and they are very customizable

  • @UncleJessy
    @UncleJessy Рік тому

    Series 3 Owner here about to upgrade to this newest version

  • @jonpriston8784
    @jonpriston8784 Рік тому +49

    I would have thought keeping the nits the same but boosting battery life was far more of a pull than what they did

  • @ozrick4339
    @ozrick4339 Рік тому +51

    I love watching about things that I'm never gonna buy

  • @markgultek
    @markgultek Рік тому +43

    I truly appreciate your reviews. You always stick to the fundamentals why people watch, and your reviews are very honest and straightforward. No frills. Please keep doing what you are doing. You are leading this revolution. Thank you.

  • @mihir1997
    @mihir1997 Рік тому +521

    As far back as series 5, double tap has existed as an accessibility feature. It’s more limited but definitely further limits how much of an upgrade the series 9 is.

    • @patrickcolin7073
      @patrickcolin7073 Рік тому +28

      Yeah he said that

    • @bate01071
      @bate01071 Рік тому +2

      Not the same.

    • @adamrobertson7215
      @adamrobertson7215 Рік тому +5

      My Series 4 does it as well

    • @alexstyborski1009
      @alexstyborski1009 Рік тому +4

      He's talked about this in no less than 3 previous vids. But yes, the upgrade doesn't make much sense unless it's olddddd

    • @klarityjoe7413
      @klarityjoe7413 Рік тому

      It's not even shipping with the watch !😮 in their eyes definitely an upgrade.
      As with all things APPLE, you need to experience it to appreciate it.

  • @BiggMo
    @BiggMo Рік тому +6

    8:47 how about the slave labor in the cobalt mines? Carbon footprint would increase if machinery were used.

  • @marshall_wong_
    @marshall_wong_ Рік тому +1

    Btw the double tap it works on my series 4 which it’s a lot older

  • @jordanbloomfield
    @jordanbloomfield Рік тому +47

    I’ve got a series 5 with assistive touch. I set it up to closely mimic what double tap does and it works fine! I’d give it an 8/10

    • @ViciousFirearms
      @ViciousFirearms Рік тому +2

      How did you set it up? I want to do it as well for my series 7

    • @kazi_19
      @kazi_19 Рік тому

      Go to accessibility -> assistive touch (enable it)

    • @leev1128
      @leev1128 Рік тому +2

      @@ViciousFirearms Watch Settings > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch > Hand Gestures.

    • @leev1128
      @leev1128 Рік тому +2

      Enable Quick Action

    • @jordanbloomfield
      @jordanbloomfield Рік тому +2

      @@ViciousFirearms I just realized there’s a couple ways to do it. Easiest is to go Settings>Accessibility>Quick Actions>On (I also recommend you choose Full Appearance for a day or so just to see what each action will do when you double tap, then switch to minimal when you feel comfortable)

  • @pranavyedlapalli2127
    @pranavyedlapalli2127 Рік тому +7

    5:29 the galaxy watch already has this, as an accessibility feature

    • @summertime_magic
      @summertime_magic Рік тому +1

      The thing about samsung that I genuinely hate about them is that their products have really amazing but somehow don't market them correctly they'll choose the extreme already-great feature as the main talking point in thier marketing
      Eg. Camera MP, battery, screen, and etc

  • @kassandraramirez4660
    @kassandraramirez4660 Рік тому +1

    My bf bought me the 9, and before evening syncing it, I came to watch your video. Now I feel bad that he got me the 9. I could’ve had my 5 for a little longer.

    • @Joshua-Gee
      @Joshua-Gee Рік тому

      Yeah i have the 5 too, I considered getting the ultra two. But then when I found out that I had to pay a $300 down payment, I quickly came to my senses and realize hey, there’s nothing wrong with my series 5 at all I’m simply upgrading out of vanity.

  • @jonathankao5698
    @jonathankao5698 Рік тому +35

    Still holding on to my series 5. Battery life is suffering a bit but overall still good. Hoping for a new design next year, for which I'm actually kind of hopeful because it's gonna be series 10/X.

    • @meee_5155
      @meee_5155 Рік тому +2

      S3 here. Same lol

    • @lotlotchico1607
      @lotlotchico1607 Рік тому

      I hope is not a round kind. I'm not a fan of it. I like the way they're shaped now it's classic.

    • @h445
      @h445 Рік тому +2

      dude just upgrade. there isn't going to be a new design so just get over it or leave the ecosystem. stability, consistency and iterative hardware updates are the name of Apple's game and they ain't changing anytime soon. accept it now and save yourself a lot of heartache.

    • @Jab-Cajun91
      @Jab-Cajun91 Рік тому +1

      S6 here and I’m trying to fight the urge to upgrade. Just like you, my battery is suffering at 87%, but still functions well enough.

    • @jesselee121
      @jesselee121 Рік тому +1

      I think this is the way it’s supposed to be. I still have a series 5 and same, battery starting to struggle but to make it to the X or beyond justifies the prices of these items.

  • @oliverp1351
    @oliverp1351 Рік тому +12

    Still got and wear my series 3 daily! Got a few dents, scratches and nicks in the metal and some scratches in the glass, but still working well. Tempted by an upgrade though mostly for the brighter & bigger screens and the better health-tracking.

  • @geforce1231
    @geforce1231 Рік тому +2

    can you triple tap for a different command (e.g. two tap answer a call, 3 taps reject)

  • @musaamurit
    @musaamurit Рік тому +19

    The crazy thing about smart technology is that no matter how impressive a released device is, it just takes one year for it to be overshadowed by a new version.

  • @maxchalekson6729
    @maxchalekson6729 Рік тому +4

    6:41 I love how he described the nose tap. I feel you there marques. Amazing review like always. Excited to see what’s next.

  • @DABS139
    @DABS139 6 місяців тому +1

    Series 3 to Ultra 2, i absolutely love it! Bought it along this past weekend, display is suuuper nice and bright. Battery is so good too, I’ve only charged it once from 40% when I first got it on Friday the 19th. I had been debating on getting it.

  • @videobiker9131
    @videobiker9131 Рік тому +30

    The thing that I like about your presentations is that they are clear, informative, and real. Thank you.

  • @rabtecho
    @rabtecho Рік тому +26

    Double tap is a good feature for people using electric wheelchair because then I can use the watch without let off the joystick. Great video as always! 💯

    • @zaneplatt3533
      @zaneplatt3533 Рік тому

      I might get one because I ride my e-scooter a lot and would find it much easier to use than my headphone swipe gesture as I ride

  • @michaelchen2718
    @michaelchen2718 Рік тому +4

    10:05 no no no no no. rotating bezel is bad. Also, circular redesign is a terrible idea, because most content is meant to be viewed square.

  • @Fullblown671
    @Fullblown671 Рік тому +4

    9:42 I thought you said something else. 😂

  • @LosDuervo
    @LosDuervo Рік тому +11

    Still using my Series 4. Battery health currently at 87%. WatchOS 10 really seems to drain the battery a lot more than v9 did. Ultra 2 is pretty tempting, but I’ll probably wait to see what’s up with the Ultra 3 whenever that one comes out.

    • @816katiana
      @816katiana Рік тому +4

      Same here, I’m here watching reviews because my series 4 battery life sucks

  • @ufctekkers1945
    @ufctekkers1945 Рік тому +6

    3:13 i literally cannot see a difference

  • @alunantu
    @alunantu Рік тому +9

    My theory is that they made this into a feature now because they need to collect the data to improve hand gesture recognition leading up to the Vision Pro launch.

  • @erik7317
    @erik7317 Рік тому +2

    What's the difference between the double-tap in this version rather than the double-tap that's been an accessibility feature for years? I'm genuinely curious.

  • @benvilleneuve2050
    @benvilleneuve2050 Рік тому +15

    As someone with an XR and no Apple Watch, I am super excited to get the pink phone and watch tomorrow. Like Marques said, it’s a good update for people with older/no Apple Watch. Most average people don’t upgrade phones and watches every year. Love the vids though, keep them coming!

  • @kirokubandit
    @kirokubandit Рік тому +5

    My Watch SE (1st gen) is still my favorite Apple device and even got the newest WatchOS update. Holding out for a while more in hopes of a complete redesign / major spec upgrade next year or so!

  • @Therock007dmx
    @Therock007dmx Рік тому +1

    I just wanted to say I am a tech person at all so your channel and your reviews are extremely valuable to me.

  • @RaiOkami
    @RaiOkami Рік тому +45

    That's the thing about tech these daya. You'd really have to be creative in order to differentiate your product year on year.
    We've reached a point where the spec bump in hardware is the more "tangible" change yet a lot of the work has been done to optimize the silicon today. But that is also what paves the way to better optimized software, more complicated algorithms (running locally on the device) and features later down the line.

  • @ItsBrynnB
    @ItsBrynnB Рік тому +4

    My Apple Watch 3 is still running strong, no problems or complaints to be had! Only reason I'd update would be for that double tap and probably improved measurements from the sensors for day-to-day life

  • @VazerOG
    @VazerOG Рік тому

    NGL, I can see the double tap feature being very useful. Good job, Apple.
    - a Pixel 7 user.

  • @SuodesTzeos
    @SuodesTzeos Рік тому +12

    PVD titanium is actually pretty common in sport watches, it's not that delicate if done correctly

    • @watchreport
      @watchreport Рік тому

      Correct.

    • @Villex93
      @Villex93 Рік тому

      Mainly for mainstream stuff. Quite rare with any serious watch brands or anything over 500$.

    • @SuodesTzeos
      @SuodesTzeos Рік тому

      @@Villex93 i guess it depends on what do you call "serious". The tissot t-touch has a black titanium variant and it's around 1k. Ok, it's no rolex, but also no casio F91W 😂

  • @OWS777
    @OWS777 Рік тому +72

    After the release of Apple Watch Ultra 1, I expected all its weaknesses to be improved in the next Apple Watch Ultra 2. Instead, we got the same watch with minor changes that no one asked for. The lack of significant improvement in battery life is a huge gift from Apple to Garmin, which has gained an extra year to introduce esim cards and further improvements to epix and fenix

    • @misterbeane
      @misterbeane Рік тому +11

      While you're comment isn't necessarily wrong, I'd still argue that Garmin's interfaces are absolute dog shit compared to Apple, which is what happens when you trade refresh rate, responsiveness and overall performance for battery life. Yeah, you'll get multi-day battery life, but frame dropping on a $1000+ Fenix/Epix watch is laughably bad.

    • @user-fq4oq9qv7b
      @user-fq4oq9qv7b Рік тому

      ​​@misterbeane they fixed that

    • @darma8159
      @darma8159 Рік тому

      I love the new Masimo ultra 2.

    • @juancruz-jg5pq
      @juancruz-jg5pq 7 місяців тому +1

      People still don't understand the fact apple develop few changes to their producs targeting new customers instead of current customers. That's why there is litttle to no changes. So it is not meant for current customers unless you have not upgraded since 6 years ago

  • @hansez
    @hansez Рік тому

    Double tap and gestures can be done on the 7 as well .

  • @6681096
    @6681096 Рік тому +8

    A rectangular smartwatch is so much more efficient for readability and information conveyance. But I do agree increased battery life would be huge. I wonder how much increase it would be if you turn down the nits

    • @NoBodysGamer
      @NoBodysGamer Рік тому

      I also dont get the circuital smart watches, before i got SE i had smart watch active 2, and the circular style was annoying, cutting text, less information on screen, then i got Ultra and now i have lots more screen space, i hope they release even bigger model for man that want, maybe like 0.5-0.6 centimeters bigger

  • @igor9silva
    @igor9silva Рік тому +68

    Double Pinch is available to my Series 5 since the first beta of WatchOS 10.
    Definitely not exclusive to the newer models or S9.
    And it works great by the way.

    • @ryugatsuchiya9018
      @ryugatsuchiya9018 Рік тому +6

      I'm surprised how not a lot of people know about this.

    • @Ronwill504
      @Ronwill504 Рік тому +2

      Double pinch is available on my series 8 as well

    • @DevonJW
      @DevonJW Рік тому +4

      Works on my series 4

    • @nan91765
      @nan91765 Рік тому +3

      the feature is available in the accessibility section of my galaxy watch4 classic. The sensors and processing might be better on the new apple watch, but it's not a new feature >_

    • @KeepingItFishy
      @KeepingItFishy Рік тому +1

      It works okay NOT great imo but apple will find a way to add more features to distinguish it from the “accessibility” feature

  • @twalumbamwaka
    @twalumbamwaka Рік тому +1

    Please u should drop a video on the comparison of the iPhone 15, Samsung 23 ultra and Google pixel 7 pro

  • @danielmsanchez
    @danielmsanchez Рік тому +9

    I am really looking forward to the in depth video about the sustainability claims of apple. I am curiosos about the amount of carbon offsets that they bought

  • @wylde_karrde
    @wylde_karrde Рік тому +13

    I told myself I'd get a new one every time they changed the design. I had the original, then the series 4 when it came out, and... I still have the series 4. All I really use my watch for is getting my messages and telling the time. Dictation is frustratingly slow on my watch nowadays, and I get a one day battery instead of two like I used to, but... it still works fine. I was gonna replace it with an ultra this year, but I think I'm gonna just keep it another year and see what they do for their tenth anniversary. The iPhone got a special phone, maybe the watch will too. If not, I'll just get the new thing. It'll be a good upgrade either way. Mine's getting a bit chunky. I just use it little enough that I don't mind living with it.

    • @brendanschriber3242
      @brendanschriber3242 Рік тому +1

      I went through the same thing then just got a Fitbit charge 5 instead. I like the fitness and gps stuff, sleep analysis, and clock. And it’s SMALL which I prefer on my small wrist. All for $100 at meijer

    • @MrA1Sauceee
      @MrA1Sauceee Рік тому

      I’m on the exact same boat as you. I will be upgrading next year from my s4 no matter what because the battery life barely lasts a day with sleep tracking. Speed wise, it’s still great. I just don’t want to spend $100 to replace the battery for a watch I’m going to replace

    • @diegosolano3570
      @diegosolano3570 Рік тому

      Same here, still rocking the series 4 and see no compelling reason to upgrade to series 9 or the ultra 2, hope they put some kind of new health sensors for the X

  • @Moi_81
    @Moi_81 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for being honest about the spec bump. I will most likely get an older model.

  • @HeisenbergFam
    @HeisenbergFam Рік тому +4

    1:58 "we didnt get it, looks exactly the same" bro accurarely described why many people dont buy new products

  • @TySPAID
    @TySPAID Рік тому +54

    My Garmin Venu 2 has a beautiful circular AMOLED display, stellar fitness tracking, and a 9 day battery life. I think I'd keep this 3 year old watch over any Ultra right now

    • @MuskVideo
      @MuskVideo Рік тому +2

      I see these things and every year go 'yep, Garmin is still miles ahead for me'. Impressed by the carbon neutral product. The rest makes no sense. Garmin Fenix all day long (and the next day, and the day after that and many more days without charging)

    • @XeonSX
      @XeonSX Рік тому +9

      People who say that don’t quite understand that Apple Watch is a different kind of watch. It does more than a fitness watch, which is what your garmins are so don’t even start comparing them.

    • @TySPAID
      @TySPAID Рік тому +1

      @@XeonSX I’ve used both. Garmin works better for me 🤷‍♂️

    • @De_Wukong
      @De_Wukong Рік тому +1

      What about crash detection?

    • @XeonSX
      @XeonSX Рік тому +4

      @@TySPAID I’m sure for many that’s the right watch. For me who wants notifications and stock trading tracking or flawless integration with phone apps or just smooth ui it’s just not possible with pure fitness watches, they aren’t made for it.

  • @kubyertastudios5734
    @kubyertastudios5734 10 місяців тому

    as a seafarer working on a ship i go for this apple watch ultra specially on its built for us working on different conditions the red night mode is also helpful for us while we are duty at night , the compass is also another go for me plus the back track function when we go shoreleave and to know how to go back on the ship

  • @TomFrontGenshin
    @TomFrontGenshin Рік тому +10

    Upgraded from Series 4 to Series 9, I’m expecting to get it delivered by tomorrow on its release day! I cannot wait to see the differences.

    • @alfonsojustus4636
      @alfonsojustus4636 Рік тому +1

      Sameee me too!

    • @aobk84x
      @aobk84x Рік тому

      Been using series 3 and upgrading to 9. Next upgrade if the watch has glucometer

  • @sephyyyboi
    @sephyyyboi Рік тому +6

    I initially had the first-gen Ultra, and I ended up getting the Ultra 2 just because I had $830ish bucks of trade-in credit between my first-gen Ultra and an old laptop. I only had to pay like $13 out of pocket, which was nice.

  • @Danieldezuani
    @Danieldezuani Місяць тому

    I used a aw series 2 and now an ultra and the difference is crazy

  • @evan.c43
    @evan.c43 Рік тому +21

    I think the biggest change was from the Series 3 to the Series 4. I still have my Series 4, it works great other than a little bit of lag here and there.

    • @TheGoldenBeans
      @TheGoldenBeans Рік тому +2

      I'm still rocking Series 1 - does what I need it to do

    • @gianniclaud
      @gianniclaud Рік тому +2

      Plus the trash battery.

    • @Christian-lw5vw
      @Christian-lw5vw Рік тому +2

      It’s awesome that Apple still supports the series 4.

  • @paDdywitha
    @paDdywitha Рік тому +4

    The bright display on the watch is probably for the flashlight feature. Super useful.

  • @devALLjapan
    @devALLjapan 4 місяці тому +2

    Black Apple Watch 2 is now here, still the point stands of, how IS it going to work with scrapes and paint damage? Coming here to be reminded of the Ultra 2 points you made when it first came out XD

  • @airmail333
    @airmail333 Рік тому +5

    Or what about the glucose monitor that was rumored to be on the Series 5? Must be a tough one. I’m not into smart watches, but I do think the square screen is better than a round one. Having the square space offers much more area for content in the same diameter as a round watch.

  • @MayurMakhija
    @MayurMakhija Рік тому +57

    Great video as always, but I’m very interested and curious to know about their fully carbon neutral claim and what that really means. A whole separate video on this would be just awesome. Looking forward to your update on this 😄

    • @mjameson88
      @mjameson88 Рік тому +5

      I’m also very curious around how they achieved this claim. I assume they’re relying heavily on carbon offsets, but those can often be of dubious merit.

    • @Fastman698
      @Fastman698 Рік тому +1

      Agreed. A video on this would be great.

    • @Sirfrummel
      @Sirfrummel Рік тому

      @@mjameson88yeah I'm not going to hold my breath. It'll be a news story in 15 years about how Apple and other companies pulled the wool over our eyes on "carbon neutrality", and it'll be where we look back and be like "people actually believed those claims?"

    • @h445
      @h445 Рік тому +1

      lol literally 2 second Google search. I cannot believe in this day and age we still have people who can't be arsed to just get the info. themselves. guess the pursuit of knowledge really is a talent, after all. Anyway, here's your info:
      Each carbon neutral Apple Watch model meets the following strict criteria: 100 percent clean electricity for manufacturing and product use, 30 percent recycled or renewable material by weight, and 50 percent of shipping without the use of air transportation.4 These combined efforts result in at least a 75 percent reduction in product emissions for each model.

    • @MayurMakhija
      @MayurMakhija Рік тому +3

      @@h445 you have some serious issues my friend. Anyway thanks for the info, I do still have some questions which need some research to be done but I know better than to ask you

  • @kacperolszowski1331
    @kacperolszowski1331 Рік тому +1

    About double tap: samsung has it on their galaxy watches since new one UI update (gw6 got it out of the box, gw4 and 5 got an update), but it's even more impresive. It can detect taping finger once or twice, making fist once or twice and shaking the watch. And with this gestures you can navigate through ENTIER watch

  • @EXPERTISE
    @EXPERTISE Рік тому +92

    Wanted to get the ultra last year, but I passed on it. Finally decided to make the upgrade this year from my series 4, definitely think it was worth it! The AOD, larger battery, better screen & brightness, and more sensors made me feel it was time to upgrade, but mainly because my series 4 doesn't even last 5 hours on a full charge (yet somehow my moms regular series 3 lasts here for two days, go figure... probably because it is wifi only...)

    • @ConceptNull
      @ConceptNull Рік тому +6

      My 5 year old series 4 still holds for day and a half, even though battery health is at 81%. When it was new it held for 2 whole days.
      As long as it holds for one whole waking day (~16h) i wont be upgrading.

    • @EXPERTISE
      @EXPERTISE Рік тому

      @@ConceptNull my series 4 battery capacity is at 96% 8pm last night it was 100% charged, 8am today, sitting on the counter not even used during the night, 38%. I feel like it should last way longer there's no way it's at 96% capacity

    • @ConceptNull
      @ConceptNull Рік тому +4

      @@EXPERTISE There is definitely something wrong with that watch!

    • @mattthomas291
      @mattthomas291 Рік тому

      I also have a Series 4 (cellular and wifi but I dont have cellular enabled). Mine lasts the entire day still (well about 20 -24 hours) which I expected to be much worse by now many years later. I do feel like the newer ones likely have better accuracy with workouts/heart rate, etc. but I'm not sure if it justifies enough to upgrade. It does help to hear you believe it was worth it!

    • @EXPERTISE
      @EXPERTISE Рік тому +3

      @unholydonuts honestly the improvements year over year were so non existent since the series 4 “redesign” I just didn’t see the point until the ultra came out last year

  • @JonDaiello
    @JonDaiello Рік тому +14

    Great review. I’m rocking an Apple Watch Series 4 and have been wanting to upgrade to an Ultra for a while now. It seems like the spec bump is minimal, but still may be a big improvement over my Series 4. Thanks!

  • @maggarlion
    @maggarlion 4 місяці тому +1

    I traded my Ultra 1 for Ultra 2 because of the tapping feature. I love that feature

  • @claireliu1082
    @claireliu1082 Рік тому +13

    Currently have the SE 1st gen and am debating whether to upgrade to S9 or grab S8 at a discount from other retailers. I want that temperature sensor and not sure how much I would appreciate the double tap. The only reason to consider S9 (vs. S8) seems to be the new chip which may last longer in terms of future system upgrades?

    • @readabookdummy
      @readabookdummy Рік тому +1

      If u got the money get the s9. Personally, as a s8 owner, considering the lack of big updates on the s9 and the reduction of price in s8, get the s8. Practically the same watch

  • @AzureBlade07
    @AzureBlade07 Рік тому +4

    0:33 "It's coming later this year'"
    Apple: *instantly agrees while killing the headphone users*

  • @melodiousramblings8470
    @melodiousramblings8470 Рік тому

    The issue with the tap feature for me is that I regularly fidget with my fingers… and I’m a musician that often practices fingerings in the go

  • @PepsiMan42069
    @PepsiMan42069 Рік тому +31

    The assistive touch feature on the previous models is pretty bad for the finger tap, but works pretty well for the hand clench. I use it for Apple Pay when my hands are full.

    • @edismehmedali4666
      @edismehmedali4666 Рік тому

      I'm using the double pinch on my og ultra and I've never had issues with it. Apple is just bullshitting gullible people into buying their new stuff

    • @ImpiantoFacile
      @ImpiantoFacile Рік тому +1

      It still asks me to double click the button on mine. It opens Apple Pay but you can't pay handsfree.

    • @PvtAnonymous
      @PvtAnonymous Рік тому +1

      @@ImpiantoFacile you have to activate the "confirm with Assistive Touch" feature. It's at the bottom of the Assistive Touch settings in the Watch App on your iPhone. Got it working right away.

  • @gniludio
    @gniludio Рік тому +6

    2:06 lol phone - I meant watch
    But the S9 is a phone...

  • @Jasmine-jv8pv
    @Jasmine-jv8pv Рік тому +1

    Had to upgrade I had a series 3

  • @MassimoCerreto
    @MassimoCerreto Рік тому +4

    Actually I'd love to see the Apple Watch adopt the design of the iPhone 15, now that it's "well rounded" I think it would totally work.
    What I'd NEVER love to see, is a circular redesign. If other watches have shown us one thing, than that a smartwatch beeing circular means wasted/less space.

    • @hannahtimson2526
      @hannahtimson2526 Рік тому

      YES a circlular redesign would have got me to buy it to update s5 as for now its just more of the same

  • @kevinconner7948
    @kevinconner7948 Рік тому +17

    Amazing review. So honest, so intelligent, so helpful. Love this guy.

  • @JK-_-S
    @JK-_-S Рік тому +1

    Should i upgrade to the series 9?, I currently have the series 1

  • @theoneatyourdoor87
    @theoneatyourdoor87 Рік тому +5

    6:28 your hand said "I have the power!"

  • @kushalthapa3548
    @kushalthapa3548 Рік тому +11

    In my opinion
    Ultra watches should have batteries backup atleast for 3/4 days.
    Reason - It's ultra, there are segments of people such as traveller / diver / mountaineer can make best use out of this.

    • @MitchKirkham
      @MitchKirkham Рік тому +1

      Yes 100%. Most of my high adventure friends will never even consider a watch if it can't do 3/4 days or more at minimum. I think this needs to be the biggest focus of the ultra in future updates. It would come with a tradeoff: staying at a bigger size and apple will have to choose between putting it on more differently sized wrists or making a better high adventure tool.

    • @bobsag1164
      @bobsag1164 Рік тому

      @@MitchKirkhamgiven that the ultra is aimed towards those who don’t care about looks and mainly functionality, I think they can definitely pull it off, if they wanted to.

  • @gjkrisa
    @gjkrisa Рік тому

    3:49 I like how it disappears when you have found the item. Although could be annoying if someone stole it or somehow is moving away with it.

  • @danielumoru3975
    @danielumoru3975 Рік тому +32

    You never disappoint with the reviews 👍🏽

  • @KINGH4L0
    @KINGH4L0 Рік тому +6

    This gentleman articulates information in a clear and pleasant manner. I just discovered his channel and it’s clear he’s educated and a worthy source for gathering intelligence on the latest tech. Quality productions too!

  • @edoardomaresca
    @edoardomaresca 6 місяців тому

    I did an upgrade from 3 to Ultra 2. I love it a lot

  • @yaasina
    @yaasina Рік тому +30

    If there will be a revolutionary design for Apple Watches next year, how likely do you think the Ultra will be included? Because unlike the series, Ultra does not have an ancient design and it won’t really fit into magnetic band rumors. I can't really imagine anything bigger than things like microLED, thinner bezels, lighter chassis, a new color, or maybe a new size.

    • @xxxtraheatxx7514
      @xxxtraheatxx7514 Рік тому

      Battery life, that’s the big game changer. They need to release the next Apple Watches to have a week of battery life and it would be huge.

  • @francismoran
    @francismoran Рік тому +4

    Would you go from a Series 8 to the Ultra 2? While I love the S8, I'm itching for more battery life.

    • @aaraizashraf8736
      @aaraizashraf8736 Рік тому +1

      Hey Francis. I've had an Apple Watch SE for about two years now, and it can go for 2 and a half days with its battery. I'm not sure how long the Ultra can last, but 2 and half days is enough for me!

    • @mkbhd
      @mkbhd  Рік тому +16

      Purely for battery, yeah that's why I switched to the ultra last year

    • @UnsealedComic6
      @UnsealedComic6 Рік тому +2

      @@mkbhd thx for the info daddy

    • @francismoran
      @francismoran Рік тому

      @@aaraizashraf8736 2.5 days! Wow. What's your usage? I'm getting a little over a day on my S8 with the Always On screen enabled. I use it 24/7, including sleep tracking and at least one workout a day (sometimes it's just an outdoor walk). The only time I don't have the watch on is during the hour or so I'm charging it while sitting at my desk.

  • @the_flushjackson
    @the_flushjackson 9 місяців тому

    Still on the Series 6, use it everyday since release. An upgrade intrigues me, but it needs to be compelling.