It's so weird how you guys considered that the Apple Watch Series 2 was not worth it because it can't be used as a stand alone watch, and now that you have it, it's a "rare convenience".
Christian Adams i agree with the ocean location but the truth is their LTE connection still not working even within city areas. I think this is the point they r talking about. Mine still not working at all on LTE since i received it 2 days ago. At least it worked twice on their watch...
Verge, there is bad reception in that city? Is that why you picked Half Moon Bay? There is also one of the biggest RADAR towers in America in that city. It's the big white thing on the hill on the beach she is running down
It's bad where she is. She is in Half Moon Bay California. It's a small California city South of San Francisco. It's where fishermen dock their boats and bring fresh fish that is sold to big cities. Tourists from silicon valley and San Francisco drive there to buy fresh fish that's sold in small old warehouses. The warehouses are very busy during crabbing season
I wonder if she picked a bad location on purpose. Half Moon bay doesn't have good surfing and it has bad reception. There is way better surfing is in Santa Cruz and it has good networks. Santa Cruz is also closer to Silicon Valley than Half Moon Bay so i really wonder why she chose that tiny city
Buzz LightBeer if that’s true, it’s an incredibly irresponsible review. The first thing that popped in my mind was, “is the cellular reception that far out even good?”
That keen dude, it's true and it's worse. There is a giant government communication complex there. It's has things like radar that looks across the ocean. You can see it on a hill at time 1:28
Or.. you could not assume she's out to get apple just because her experience wasnt good? In the video it showed that Apple even made a statement about the cellular issues and that it should be fixed in a future update.
This was filmed in a tiny ocean city that most people don't know about. Population 11,000. It's not even a surfer city. It's a boaters city. But it's a little romantic . It has art and restaurants and a secluded beach next to a cliff
At 2:15 she is right next to one of the worst places in the u.s. for cellphone reception. There is a military radio communications station on the cliff she is next to
How about they focus on battery life and give us an always on display for example, before throwing in features that drain battery like crazy. Like the headlining feature, streaming music on the go and streaming them to your Bluetooth earbuds.
I guess I never understood the argument for wanting an always on display. The screen activates when you raise your wrist. Isn’t that good enough? What’s the advantage of having the screen on all the time when your only glancing at it a for a few moments randomly throughout the day. My phones screen isn’t on all the time; it activates when I need it to
orvan123 I don’t think anything could defend their LTE issues anymore. It clearly does not work. I had mine 2 days ago, tried multiple locations, LTE never works on my watch. At least it worked twice on their watch!
You got bad reception on ONE beach and decided that means it doesn't work as advertised! You could have at least tested a couple of beaches before making a statement like that! This review seems a little silly really.
Hey Lauren! Thanks so much for the great review. I really like your hosting style, it's like I'm hanging out with a friend who's telling me about the product - very accessible and informative. The production values are through the roof, I love how you and the team took a lot of what apple showed in their marketing and demoed it. Congrats and thanks, big fan!
Nick J I do casual workout for an hour and a half every morning, I thought that will be the perfect time to just have the watch without my phone. I really hope this is just some software issue...
You can always opt out of having service on it just like you do an iPad And then the months you find you may want to have the service you toggle it back on
Another worthy Apple Watch tip. If you wear on the left wrist. The buttons are easier to manipulate if you wear it with the buttons on the left instead of the right. Take the bands off. Flip the watch. Put the bands back on and then go into settings and change the button orientation from right to left 😉
The Sex Reporter but the update didn’t address her issue. They said while the Watch was trying to connect to a wifi Network. Was she trying to connect to a wifi Network while connected to LTE in the ocean. I don’t think so
Having no LTE connection is a problem caused by the provider, isn’t it? So I wouldn’t really blame the watch for that having no connection at the ocean. Have you tested the internet connection with your phone at the ocean?
I have several issues with this review. First; the Apple video showed a young woman on a stand up paddle board on a lake (or reservoir) not the ocean. Second; did anyone demonstrate that the ocean location where this review was shot had cell service with a phone? If there was no reception on a cellphone, how could one expect the Apple watch to connect?
So, would you have signal on your iPhone in those locations? That's the thing that would tell us whether the watch connectivity is bad, or if it's a carrier issue...
The ocean isn't a great place to test cellular connectivity because many carriers don't build towers to extend coverage out into the ocean. Did the battery test take into account that the device was constantly trying to find service (similar to a phone being drained while out of coverage)? Or was the battery test based on all kinds of use cases and the beach was just an example?
Daremachina If this is your try to backup Apple Watch LTE version on their LTE issue, I don’t think it’s working. Sorry respectively i have to also say that mine does not work on LTE at all since I received mine couple days ago. I tried different location, at home, work, at the parks, ... None of them work when my phone is not connected. At least for them it works twice. Both my phone service techs and apple care tech cannot solve my issue and at last shared to me that this is currently a major issue.
I was talking to an ATT representative, they said you do not have to get another line in order for the LTE to work. It is supposed to piggy back off of your main phone line. Which might explain why apple didn't ask for any network info when I pre-ordered it. Also, maybe next time give the job of reviewing a brand new product to someone who is actually interested in reviewing it. And maybe to someone who understands how software works. Road map wise bringing LTE to watches is a major step towards the next big change to the smart phone industry, turning smart phones into smart wearable phones. This is why I am getting it and this is why I am excited about it.
To be honest I think the disconnection from your phone is a nice feature when working out so I'm glad they still offer a non-cellular option. Also considering the Series 2 has a barometer (most likely to work with GPS) Apple should really just make the altimeter also available for Series 2 not just Series 3. It's possible from a hardware perspective. Great review, tumbs up!
You have to have service. It would just be like bringing your phone in the water if you don't have service it is not going to work. The example apple gave she was on a lake, so there was most likely a cell tower nearby
I have a Apple Watch 3 with LTE and used it on LTE all day yesterday from 6am to 8:30pm and the battery was still at 50%, no WiFi at all. I’m a very light user so only got a few messages and one call. Today did the same and it was at 12% at 8:30pm, I did make a few more called and use some other features. My iPhone has been turned off and I’m out of the house so I know its 100% on LTE only, all day. I will not uses it like this every day, but it’s nice to know I can make it last all day if needed.
Good review, however, I think it missed what’s most attractive to me about LTE in an Apple Watch: Apple Music available on your wrist without a phone. What got me excited on the presentation was the ability to go on a run or bike ride and have Siri play Apple Music workout playlists streaming over LTE.
Of course it depends on cellular coverage if your watch or any phone will work in any remote location. Besides, they were in a lake and must have had decent coverage.
Apple did the demo on a lake... not in the ocean... lakes are a small body of water with land all around them, and that land has cellular towers on it... the ocean doesn’t have that...
Fadeley I saw that after, however this video still says "when Apple announced the new Apple Watch" which is technically incorrect. In the keynote the lady was on a lake, not the ocean. However you make a valid point because of the commercial, but the signal doesn't necessarily have to do with the watch as much as it has to do with the service provider, or more technically how close to the cellular tower the user is. So The Verge chose a bad place on the coast to test it. If you were to test it on the coast nearest to the closest cell tower, I'd bet the results would be different.
So you're complaining that she is actually correct but just missed one small detail? You're implying it matters that she said when it was announced instead of on a commercial after the announcement. That doesn't change the fact that Apple advertised it to work in the ocean.
I agree. If you expect a phone or watch to work in the ocean then you shouldn’t review technology. However Apple did make that cool video of the girl on the surfboard answering a call so I can see see how the verge took advantage to prove Apple wrong. But I strongly think that the reason Apple is using surfboards is because you would never bring your phone on a surfboard and now you can bring your Apple Watch. Not a big fan of the verge and they seem to be unfair to Apple most of the time.
You had one bar...did your phone have more bars? Maybe signal was bad in that area? IF that's the case, it wasn't the watch's fault. Getting mine tomorrow, can't wait to try it for myself.
I wanted to know if the speed was noticeably improved from series 2. That should be an obvious point to cover in a review of a product that claims up to 70% increased performance..
I have the Apple Watch series 3 lte and I do love it. Works without my phone but when it dies of course won’t but i love it. We’re ever my phone won’t get signal the watch won’t but I am used to that. But i had very good experience with the watch and Comes in handy for mothers like myself :)
Is she the healthiest person on the verge video team? The verge should do a fun video where her, nilay, Dan, and etc compete while wearing the watch? I have a feeling she kick their asses haha
Missed the mark on the pros of LTE connection. It’s not just for being able send a text or call someone. It’s also to be able to stream music to your wrist, while going on a run. No more having to download to the limited storage space on the watch or having to carry your large bulky phone on a run. Also, I wish they brought out a phone to the ocean so we could’ve seen an LTE service comparison with an already known to be reliable LTE device.
great review thanks...Helpful for me to decide not to upgrade from series 2 to series 3 LTE..and if you add the fact that it's $10 more per month..no thanks
👍Terrific video. It makes no sense that the watch battery drains so quickly. They're skimping on the components or buildout...it's like when cellular first came out & we had those clunky devices with huge batteries & huge antennas (bag phones, that huge Motorola & Motorola flip etc) but as batteries & battery production & design, materials got better then devices & talk times got better. Apple can do better!
Most reviews I have seen talk about horrible battery life. A watch won't work for me if I have to charge it during the day. Battery life is more important to me than a lot of these other features.
Oh god yes, need to get rid of that discard button. I always nearly tap it after I've finished my workout, usually really tired and always have that split second of heart in throat thinking my workout wasn't captured!
I'm curious to know the cell coverage out on the water. Would have been nice to see it compared with another device. They where out along Highway 1 in California, and by my experience, that area isn't the greatest for cell service.
At least yours works on LTE 2 times. Mine does not work at all, and I did try different places not only at home. I’m upgrading from 2nd version so LTE connection and streaming are the only reasons I purchase this watch and it does not work at all. Apple offer me a replacement but I don’t know if it’s going to fix anything.
What about the benefit of going on runs well still listening to music without your phone with access to Apple Music or going to the gym and leaving your phone at home or in the locker ? There's more value in the series 3 LTE
I recently bought an Apple Watch, series 3, w/ GPS + LTE. Unfortunately, the watch doesn’t support Spotify. So, I’m using SongShift + Apple Music ($11/monthly) as a workaround to natively play & control Spotify music playlists, *independently* (unpaired/untethered) of my iPhone 8 Plus. Will drop SongShift & Apple Music, if Spotify ever releases an app for the watch & Apple allows/issues it via an iOS update for the watch.
As someone who spends a lot of time on call, but also likes to get exercise, I've been waiting for this watch. My wallet, however, has other thoughts about it...
Great review. Did you find that the heart rate sensor has improved? I had the original Apple Watch, and it was hit or miss with continually and consistently tracking my heart rate.
this review just showed i will never need lte for the watch, if its shitty connectivity and you don't always have service what's the point of having it?
Apple is thinking f*ck they have an actual reviewer that surfs
its not that apple watches fault that she doesnt have signal. its depends on where she is and what provider she has.
It still doesn't help sell that crap
Lmfao bruh... mad true.
Haha haha Craig be like "damn it "
Healing365 true
It's so weird how you guys considered that the Apple Watch Series 2 was not worth it because it can't be used as a stand alone watch, and now that you have it, it's a "rare convenience".
People are never satisfied
No service in the middle of the ocean....how strange
Christian Adams i agree with the ocean location but the truth is their LTE connection still not working even within city areas. I think this is the point they r talking about. Mine still not working at all on LTE since i received it 2 days ago. At least it worked twice on their watch...
Video production & editing 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 as always!
Thank you!
Verge, there is bad reception in that city? Is that why you picked Half Moon Bay? There is also one of the biggest RADAR towers in America in that city. It's the big white thing on the hill on the beach she is running down
Delete the video and wait for the software update
how was the service in a normal area?
It's bad where she is. She is in Half Moon Bay California. It's a small California city South of San Francisco. It's where fishermen dock their boats and bring fresh fish that is sold to big cities. Tourists from silicon valley and San Francisco drive there to buy fresh fish that's sold in small old warehouses. The warehouses are very busy during crabbing season
I wonder if she picked a bad location on purpose. Half Moon bay doesn't have good surfing and it has bad reception. There is way better surfing is in Santa Cruz and it has good networks. Santa Cruz is also closer to Silicon Valley than Half Moon Bay so i really wonder why she chose that tiny city
Buzz LightBeer if that’s true, it’s an incredibly irresponsible review. The first thing that popped in my mind was, “is the cellular reception that far out even good?”
That keen dude, it's true and it's worse. There is a giant government communication complex there. It's has things like radar that looks across the ocean. You can see it on a hill at time 1:28
Or.. you could not assume she's out to get apple just because her experience wasnt good?
In the video it showed that Apple even made a statement about the cellular issues and that it should be fixed in a future update.
Lauren is the best from the Verge :))))
Darren Tan which one?
She faked the bad review imo. She did the test in a tiny city (pop. 11,000) that has bad networks. Half Moon Bay
No
If I remember right the woman making the phone call was not in the ocean but on the lake in Tahoe.
Cactus Tweeter yes but she's talking about a different scene earlier in the keynote. watch it again and you'll see.
Cactus Tweeter they literally showed someone surfing...
This was filmed in a tiny ocean city that most people don't know about. Population 11,000. It's not even a surfer city. It's a boaters city. But it's a little romantic . It has art and restaurants and a secluded beach next to a cliff
At 2:15 she is right next to one of the worst places in the u.s. for cellphone reception. There is a military radio communications station on the cliff she is next to
Buzz LightBeer how would explain it appearing not to be an isolated problem:
ruclips.net/video/hs6mkUHQGMc/видео.html
noon and at 30% battery isn't terrible you say?
Kysen10 😂😂😂
software update in 4 days
The bad location drained the battery life. She was in Half Moon Bay California
When she says Hey Siri, my iPad's Siri is activated.😂😂
How about they focus on battery life and give us an always on display for example, before throwing in features that drain battery like crazy. Like the headlining feature, streaming music on the go and streaming them to your Bluetooth earbuds.
I guess I never understood the argument for wanting an always on display. The screen activates when you raise your wrist. Isn’t that good enough? What’s the advantage of having the screen on all the time when your only glancing at it a for a few moments randomly throughout the day. My phones screen isn’t on all the time; it activates when I need it to
Gabriel Fritz i
So give “us” always on display(which drains battery) instead of things that drain battery? Wait...is this Inception? Lol
you can connect them to blue tooth ear buds, but apart from that i agree
had mine 2 days ago, LTE hasnt not been working and never see the option to stream music
Well, always has bugs when they release a bar raising device. To afraid to get the iPhone X at launch. But.... I love Apple lol
This was a really quality review. I think you guys did a fantastic job. Thank you.
Resting heart rate of 55.. Girl takes care of her self.. XD
Not so low one. I had 35-40 when i worked out a lot. Really a lot.
Good for you... (sigh)
She is a ....
Nah actually she’s got the band SO LOOSE there’s no way any of that HR is accurate. Especially with thighs that big 😳😛😍
Where was the watch reviewed and is it an area with a good LTE coverage?
orvan123 I don’t think anything could defend their LTE issues anymore. It clearly does not work. I had mine 2 days ago, tried multiple locations, LTE never works on my watch. At least it worked twice on their watch!
Siri in my iphone activated when she said "hei siri" 😂
You got bad reception on ONE beach and decided that means it doesn't work as advertised! You could have at least tested a couple of beaches before making a statement like that! This review seems a little silly really.
“In the middle of the ocean...” lol
Did you find it was faster/smoother to use compared to series 2? Up to 70% faster seems like it should be noticeable opening apps ect...
Lte has nothing to do with the watch. Sounds like you have sprint. Had same problem and switched providers.
*Superb Video*
Thank you!
Lauren seems to be the fitness and watch guru at the verge. What watch does she use on the day to day?
Aye man, you are on every channel I watch. LoL.
The Verge super😍
Hey Lauren! Thanks so much for the great review. I really like your hosting style, it's like I'm hanging out with a friend who's telling me about the product - very accessible and informative. The production values are through the roof, I love how you and the team took a lot of what apple showed in their marketing and demoed it. Congrats and thanks, big fan!
Umm that’s unfortunate... now I’m wondering if I should return the LTE Watch once receive it...🤔
Leica Dad And Im wondering if you should go back to school for your grammar
Nick J I do casual workout for an hour and a half every morning, I thought that will be the perfect time to just have the watch without my phone. I really hope this is just some software issue...
DevoutGecko6 I really should.. 😂
You can always opt out of having service on it just like you do an iPad And then the months you find you may want to have the service you toggle it back on
Leica Dad yeah save your money dude
Another worthy Apple Watch tip. If you wear on the left wrist. The buttons are easier to manipulate if you wear it with the buttons on the left instead of the right. Take the bands off. Flip the watch. Put the bands back on and then go into settings and change the button orientation from right to left 😉
What service do you use? Could it have to do with the carrier? That's important when talking about connectivity vs hardware...
(Wrote that before I got to the update)
The Sex Reporter but the update didn’t address her issue. They said while the Watch was trying to connect to a wifi Network. Was she trying to connect to a wifi Network while connected to LTE in the ocean. I don’t think so
Having no LTE connection is a problem caused by the provider, isn’t it?
So I wouldn’t really blame the watch for that having no connection at the ocean. Have you tested the internet connection with your phone at the ocean?
Apple should'nt have shown LTE working in the ocean then.
Flávio Afonso if your provider blows, then your service blows.
Flávio Afonso there’s a difference between the ocean and a lake or stream. 😪
I agree she has no idea what she talking about
Kratos Gabriel yeah
I have several issues with this review. First; the Apple video showed a young woman on a stand up paddle board on a lake (or reservoir) not the ocean. Second; did anyone demonstrate that the ocean location where this review was shot had cell service with a phone? If there was no reception on a cellphone, how could one expect the Apple watch to connect?
As long as this lasts me a day I’m fine with battery life.
So, would you have signal on your iPhone in those locations? That's the thing that would tell us whether the watch connectivity is bad, or if it's a carrier issue...
The ocean isn't a great place to test cellular connectivity because many carriers don't build towers to extend coverage out into the ocean. Did the battery test take into account that the device was constantly trying to find service (similar to a phone being drained while out of coverage)? Or was the battery test based on all kinds of use cases and the beach was just an example?
Daremachina then don’t show a person surfing and answering a phone call in your product launch.
Daremachina If this is your try to backup Apple Watch LTE version on their LTE issue, I don’t think it’s working. Sorry respectively i have to also say that mine does not work on LTE at all since I received mine couple days ago. I tried different location, at home, work, at the parks, ... None of them work when my phone is not connected. At least for them it works twice. Both my phone service techs and apple care tech cannot solve my issue and at last shared to me that this is currently a major issue.
Hey there, love your video, it was very informative, wondering what size of the watch do you have? I can’t decide should I get a 38 of 42.
Lol- “Let’s get out of LTE range to see if it works on LTE!” - brilliant 😑
I was talking to an ATT representative, they said you do not have to get another line in order for the LTE to work. It is supposed to piggy back off of your main phone line. Which might explain why apple didn't ask for any network info when I pre-ordered it.
Also, maybe next time give the job of reviewing a brand new product to someone who is actually interested in reviewing it. And maybe to someone who understands how software works.
Road map wise bringing LTE to watches is a major step towards the next big change to the smart phone industry, turning smart phones into smart wearable phones. This is why I am getting it and this is why I am excited about it.
Her 'hey siri' activated my iPad Siri 😂😂😂
To be honest I think the disconnection from your phone is a nice feature when working out so I'm glad they still offer a non-cellular option.
Also considering the Series 2 has a barometer (most likely to work with GPS) Apple should really just make the altimeter also available for Series 2 not just Series 3. It's possible from a hardware perspective.
Great review, tumbs up!
Great job Verge West! Really well done you guys :D
*Your apple watch video editing and shots is better than iPhone 8 and 8plus review*
😅😅
You have to have service. It would just be like bringing your phone in the water if you don't have service it is not going to work. The example apple gave she was on a lake, so there was most likely a cell tower nearby
I have a Apple Watch 3 with LTE and used it on LTE all day yesterday from 6am to 8:30pm and the battery was still at 50%, no WiFi at all. I’m a very light user so only got a few messages and one call. Today did the same and it was at 12% at 8:30pm, I did make a few more called and use some other features. My iPhone has been turned off and I’m out of the house so I know its 100% on LTE only, all day. I will not uses it like this every day, but it’s nice to know I can make it last all day if needed.
Living with Apple watch series 3!
This will be my first Apple Watch. I’m down for it.
Already pre-ordered it.. arrives Friday!!!
Good review, however, I think it missed what’s most attractive to me about LTE in an Apple Watch: Apple Music available on your wrist without a phone. What got me excited on the presentation was the ability to go on a run or bike ride and have Siri play Apple Music workout playlists streaming over LTE.
Of course it depends on cellular coverage if your watch or any phone will work in any remote location. Besides, they were in a lake and must have had decent coverage.
people have lived without it for so many years and i guess we can still survive.
Do we get the apocalypse sale? "Hey the world is falling apart around us, but get your series 3 apple watch today!"
Rock advertised using iPhone in a space suit and magically - in space - siri responded to his voice (yep it's in the ad)..... Next do that XD
Amazing review, loved it
If I don't need the LTE feature, would the Series 2 be a better, less expensive buy?
can you use it without any cellphone ? let's say you don't own an iPhone for instance
Apple did the demo on a lake... not in the ocean... lakes are a small body of water with land all around them, and that land has cellular towers on it... the ocean doesn’t have that...
You're wrong though they literally put out an advert of somebody surfing on the ocean after the lake demo.
Fadeley I saw that after, however this video still says "when Apple announced the new Apple Watch" which is technically incorrect. In the keynote the lady was on a lake, not the ocean. However you make a valid point because of the commercial, but the signal doesn't necessarily have to do with the watch as much as it has to do with the service provider, or more technically how close to the cellular tower the user is. So The Verge chose a bad place on the coast to test it. If you were to test it on the coast nearest to the closest cell tower, I'd bet the results would be different.
So you're complaining that she is actually correct but just missed one small detail? You're implying it matters that she said when it was announced instead of on a commercial after the announcement. That doesn't change the fact that Apple advertised it to work in the ocean.
ruclips.net/video/vk4xkl1epco/видео.html watch this.. its in the ocean..you are welcome.
I agree. If you expect a phone or watch to work in the ocean then you shouldn’t review technology. However Apple did make that cool video of the girl on the surfboard answering a call so I can see see how the verge took advantage to prove Apple wrong. But I strongly think that the reason Apple is using surfboards is because you would never bring your phone on a surfboard and now you can bring your Apple Watch. Not a big fan of the verge and they seem to be unfair to Apple most of the time.
You had one bar...did your phone have more bars? Maybe signal was bad in that area? IF that's the case, it wasn't the watch's fault. Getting mine tomorrow, can't wait to try it for myself.
I think I made a good purchase of my refurbished series one for $200. Glad I went that route instead
I got the Nike one and the Stainless steel one when they first dropped, thank you for doing a review on them and I’m excited to get them in!
I wanted to know if the speed was noticeably improved from series 2. That should be an obvious point to cover in a review of a product that claims up to 70% increased performance..
I Wonder what wearables she prefers?
To be realistic I don’t think most people surf or jog on a beach everyday so this review isn’t going to sway me away from buying one 😂😂😂
It would have been helpful to see how many bars you’d have with an iPhone in the same location in the ocean.
I have the first gen so I’m interested, I wonder if u can turn the lte off if you don’t need it
I have the Apple Watch series 3 lte and I do love it. Works without my phone but when it dies of course won’t but i love it. We’re ever my phone won’t get signal the watch won’t but I am used to that. But i had very good experience with the watch and Comes in handy for mothers like myself :)
Is she the healthiest person on the verge video team? The verge should do a fun video where her, nilay, Dan, and etc compete while wearing the watch? I have a feeling she kick their asses haha
Ocean test is cool but how could you review without providing cellular provider or location.
Missed the mark on the pros of LTE connection. It’s not just for being able send a text or call someone. It’s also to be able to stream music to your wrist, while going on a run. No more having to download to the limited storage space on the watch or having to carry your large bulky phone on a run. Also, I wish they brought out a phone to the ocean so we could’ve seen an LTE service comparison with an already known to be reliable LTE device.
I'm waiting for the apple implant, so I can be given direct instructions from our corporate overlord.
great review thanks...Helpful for me to decide not to upgrade from series 2 to series 3 LTE..and if you add the fact that it's $10 more per month..no thanks
But you was in the middle of the Ocean. On the Keynote it was just a lake. And it could be based on type of service as well too
Why lte speeds in apple watch. They should use hspda only it will give better battery life. Lte drains battery.
👍Terrific video. It makes no sense that the watch battery drains so quickly. They're skimping on the components or buildout...it's like when cellular first came out & we had those clunky devices with huge batteries & huge antennas (bag phones, that huge Motorola & Motorola flip etc) but as batteries & battery production & design, materials got better then devices & talk times got better. Apple can do better!
Most reviews I have seen talk about horrible battery life. A watch won't work for me if I have to charge it during the day. Battery life is more important to me than a lot of these other features.
Oh god yes, need to get rid of that discard button. I always nearly tap it after I've finished my workout, usually really tired and always have that split second of heart in throat thinking my workout wasn't captured!
Wow video production on point!!
I like that Apple is trying to make the best watch in the world.
I'm curious to know the cell coverage out on the water. Would have been nice to see it compared with another device. They where out along Highway 1 in California, and by my experience, that area isn't the greatest for cell service.
Oh no, last week i buy watch series 2. But the 3 is launched, and this type its absolutely magic. With lte. Very good
Still happy with series 1
How did the AirPods work along with just the Watch??
At least yours works on LTE 2 times. Mine does not work at all, and I did try different places not only at home. I’m upgrading from 2nd version so LTE connection and streaming are the only reasons I purchase this watch and it does not work at all. Apple offer me a replacement but I don’t know if it’s going to fix anything.
What about the benefit of going on runs well still listening to music without your phone with access to Apple Music or going to the gym and leaving your phone at home or in the locker ? There's more value in the series 3 LTE
Nice pop-up form surfing - you go girl!
And how do apple explain the connectivity on the beach? Did you had wifi?
Apple needs this gorgeous lady to help them sell their products!
Love my apple watch i couldn't be without it!
Excellent review --what size watch was she wearing, the big one, or the littler one?
this is the type and level of videos I would expect from The Verge!
I recently bought an Apple Watch, series 3, w/ GPS + LTE. Unfortunately, the watch doesn’t support Spotify. So, I’m using SongShift + Apple Music ($11/monthly) as a workaround to natively play & control Spotify music playlists, *independently* (unpaired/untethered) of my iPhone 8 Plus. Will drop SongShift & Apple Music, if Spotify ever releases an app for the watch & Apple allows/issues it via an iOS update for the watch.
Very nicely filmed review. Great job!
Great real life review, nice job!!
I wonder how is the performance of S3 chip on daily app use
As someone who spends a lot of time on call, but also likes to get exercise, I've been waiting for this watch.
My wallet, however, has other thoughts about it...
I have the Series 0 (1st gen Apple Watch). I may upgrade to the Series 4 in 2019(?).
You can't just take the SIM card from the phone and use that whenever you want to use the watch?
So this is for making phone calls?
I think it's call "embedded sim", not "electronic sim", because all Subscriber identity modules are electronic
Great review. Did you find that the heart rate sensor has improved? I had the original Apple Watch, and it was hit or miss with continually and consistently tracking my heart rate.
Gorgeous. And watch looks nice too.
Whenever I need to make a call I Will walk 1km to beach and get into water and make call from now on
rajesh reddy Hmmm... well that's what Apple showed on the commercial! Right?
3:07 😂😂 that face
Imagine once they roll out the Series 3 and then the issue becomes your wrist blocking the LTE band lol. Would not even trust it for an emergency!
this review just showed i will never need lte for the watch, if its shitty connectivity and you don't always have service what's the point of having it?
Thanks for the review. Are there more sports profiles in the new Watch OS? I thought I read there would be other sports like tennis, badminton, etc..
It triggered my iPhone when she said hey Siri. 😐