Apple Watch X rumors overshadow the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 – but signs point to Series 9 being a good time to upgrade. CNET’s Bridget Carey goes through all the expectations and hype around the next Apple Watch Series models.
Read the CNET article here for more info:
Don’t Get Caught Up in Apple Watch X Hype Before Series 9
0:00 Should You Upgrade to the Series 9?
1:11 The Apple Watch Through the Years
2:15 What Will This Year’s Watch Thing Be?
2:45 Color Trends Coming to Apple Watch
3:31 Apple Watch Bands and Straps May Get Changes
4:29 Apple Watch Series X Rumored for 2024
4:49 Blood Pressure Monitoring Tops Series X Rumors
6:55 Series 9 Watch Might be Enough For an Upgrade
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#applewatch #series9 #seriesx
John Doe
August 25, 2023 at 12:37 pm
I’ve had the series 5 since they introduced the always on display, which was the biggest update imo. Nothing since has been worth getting a new watch for.
Gevork Gevorkyan
August 25, 2023 at 12:47 pm
Need a round watch finally
Dean Botton
August 25, 2023 at 12:55 pm
They need an LED flashlight 🔦 facing the fingers.
Jeff Hamilton
August 25, 2023 at 1:10 pm
I have a 5 and the battery life has been dropping, I’ve been considering the 9 until I heard the rumors of the X. Now, after I listen to you, I think I may purchase the 9 after all. Second week of September we will see what Apple has.
Micah K
August 25, 2023 at 1:17 pm
I’m still rockin the series 4 LOL i wear it everyday still works great but i think it’s time to upgrade
Henry Fernandez
August 25, 2023 at 1:22 pm
I came here just to see Bridget 😂
Jason
August 25, 2023 at 1:31 pm
the biggest feature of the Apple Watch is ECG. It’s a feature that was added in 4th series. I had the Original Apple Watch, Series 4 Apple Watch, and now series 7 Apple Watch. The ECG is still by far the most useful for me as I have occasional instances of Afib. The bigger screen of the 7 series vs 4 series makes a big difference as well. I don’t think blood pressure will be available anytime soon. There is no need to have blood pressure taken all the time. People who want to monitor high blood pressure can buy an inexpensive cuff monitor. Tech will always get thinner as materials used are changed. If they use a thinner display that takes less energy, Apple can make Apple Watch thinner while also increasing battery life. This is the natural progression of tech and not a game changing feature.
Vadym Samoylov
August 25, 2023 at 1:35 pm
you should get the apple watch ultra. It doesn’t scratch. I’ve used it for scuba diving and felt the screen grind up on rock cliffs/shipwrecks. When I come back up to the surface and look at it, no scratches to be seen
D
August 25, 2023 at 1:37 pm
IF THERES EVER A DEVICE THAT COMES OUT AND DOES CONSTANT BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING IT WILL BE LIFE CHANGING. MY WHOLE FAMILY WILL HAVE ONE. WE CAN OFFSET SLEEP TRACKING WITH A SMALL MATTRESS PAD SENSOR LIKE THE CHILIPAD DOCKPRO, WHILE THE WATCH CHARGES ON ITS BELKIN STAND NEXT TO US WHILE WE SLEEP. THATS GREAT FOR NAKED SLEEPERS. HOPEFULLY CHILIPAD AND OTHERS CAN SEND THIER INFO INTO APPLE HEALTH. I ALSO WISH APPLE WOULD LOOSE THE RINGS AND ADOPT AN APP LAYOUT THAT LOOKS LIKE FITBIT. FITBIT NAILED THE APP BUT FAILED WITH HARDWARE.
Animesh Wandkar
August 25, 2023 at 1:57 pm
The only feature that Apple should focus on is battery life and battery health. Series 7 using since end of Jan 2022 and right now its at 83% Battery Health. According to Apple’s website, “Your battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 1000 complete charge cycles.” Based on about 580 days of usage and charging from around 20-30% to full, that’s only ~500 complete charge cycles. Not the best to already be at 83% Health.
M Jearl Vinot
August 25, 2023 at 2:09 pm
Upgraded from the Series 3 to the Series 7 big boy. Very happy with my 7 and not considering an upgrade any time soon. Like you expressed, each year is a small increment of new features.
Paul Taligato
August 25, 2023 at 2:13 pm
Apple might not release 9
Moh Khan
August 25, 2023 at 2:40 pm
75% of Americans are overweight. Y’all ain’t using these for fitness, stop lying to yourself. 😂
dman7895
August 25, 2023 at 3:11 pm
have a 45mm series 7 and definitely in no hurry to upgrade…
Brian Jones
August 25, 2023 at 3:20 pm
Happy Series 3 owner here for waaaaay longer than I would have ever thought the Watch would remain relevant. Unless they really tank something, I can’t even imagine how, I’m going to get whatever the revised Ultra is this year. While everyone else may want thinner watches, I love me a big old watch with that big old screen and big old battery life!
Joán Marquina
August 25, 2023 at 3:24 pm
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Thomas Babu
August 25, 2023 at 4:08 pm
Bridget is the Sole reason I am watching this review. 😃
Jay Curry
August 25, 2023 at 4:22 pm
I’ll upgrade my apple watch 13 when it stops working.
Scout Storm
August 25, 2023 at 4:43 pm
4:06 I loved Bridget’s face…I think someone should make it a meme!
Joe Piervincenti
August 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm
FINALLY someone who realizes that, like the iPhone X, it’s the roman numeral X, not the letter X 😂
Michael Silverwood
August 25, 2023 at 6:06 pm
7:13 wouldn’t that basically be the Ultra?
Stephen Blanchard
August 25, 2023 at 6:58 pm
We need more capable watches! All day battery life is a start, but how is there not more parity with the iPhone? I should be able to do just about everything from my wrist – at a glance, and then carry on with my day.
Thanks Bridget!
Gerhard Damm
August 25, 2023 at 7:15 pm
affordable, convinient BP monitoring is what I’m waiting for to make the jumó and buy a smart watch
Joe Baron
August 25, 2023 at 7:39 pm
Best watch I ever had was an A-Team LCD watch in the early 80’s. I even continued to wear after it broke because it was so cool. My parents tried to buy me a new watch, but I didn’t want one. Eventually I settled for a calulator watch—the endless fun of that “BOOBLESS” upside down numbers trick never seemed to tire in the school playground! No watch has had the same feeling since—havn’t even owned one for 20 years due to phones!
Mr A Cybertron
August 25, 2023 at 8:44 pm
I’m using series 7 from series 3 don’t see much upgrades… Hold on till next year
Em Dzei
August 25, 2023 at 10:01 pm
In Santa Claus we trust – and crossing our fingers. (X-mas, come soon!)
ItsameMatt
August 25, 2023 at 10:27 pm
The Apple Watch Series X. Does it come with GamePass?
DOMlas360
August 25, 2023 at 10:41 pm
Plane crash detection?
DOMlas360
August 25, 2023 at 10:46 pm
Bridget “the super mom” Carey
alicia wang
August 25, 2023 at 11:23 pm
Battery?? That’s great!!!
xpeterson
August 25, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Round watch…
Johannes Kauhanen
August 26, 2023 at 1:39 am
What about pixel watch 2
Teresa Norris
August 26, 2023 at 1:41 am
The ultra doesn’t scratch 😊
Ninja Nerd Student #69
August 26, 2023 at 2:12 am
I’m just here for Bridget’s beautiful face. I have no apple products and have no plan to ever get one.
Ninja Nerd Student #69
August 26, 2023 at 2:20 am
The day apple releases lipid profile testing on this watch is the day I will be dancing on the moon.
TheMoises1213
August 26, 2023 at 2:35 am
Im waiting for blood pressure. Had no idea about the watch with inflatable tube etc but I’ll wait as long as I need to until Apple releases one that can be used for medical purposes.
Emil
August 26, 2023 at 3:54 am
What’s up with the children’s TV show host vibe?
Mike Coshan
August 26, 2023 at 4:42 am
I’m on a series 7 for nearly a year now, but what I want is much better battery life & as the gorgeous Bridget Carey say .. a screen that won’t scratch as no matter how careful I am my Apple Watch has several scratches on it
barac john
August 26, 2023 at 5:28 am
She’s so good at making the news simpler and exciting
Pete_m
August 26, 2023 at 6:39 am
I have a series 3
Hello
August 26, 2023 at 6:43 am
this reporter is so charming
ANGELS LIFE
August 26, 2023 at 8:21 am
Stupid watch
Cyra Mollel
August 26, 2023 at 9:20 am
My wish is to get an apple watch
What
August 26, 2023 at 11:13 am
I want:
– at least 5 days battery life 🔋
– blood glucose monitor
That’s it! Am I asking too much? 😢
Just Another Manic Gamer
August 26, 2023 at 1:12 pm
Is it because media like this one which have more ideas and topics to write about.
studento2
August 26, 2023 at 4:59 pm
You are so beautiful !!!
Alexander Hilberger
August 26, 2023 at 5:11 pm
Colorful…charging cables …yes…but that‘s not enough…we ALL NEED Apple LED strips and the official and automated Rotating Apple LED rainbow LOGO on all Apple Devices…we further need a sparkling Shooting Star cover for all Devices …and An official Apple Ambient lighting on all Devices and underglow for all MacBook Pros and iMacs, underglow even for the M3 .Mac Mini
Integrity Check
August 26, 2023 at 7:29 pm
Allow third-party watch faces would be great.
Pradeep Magan
August 26, 2023 at 8:17 pm
if it is round like the new Samsung watch – I would buy
Macca
August 26, 2023 at 10:30 pm
I’m still on a 3, and plan to get the 9 asap!
TAGWISE
August 27, 2023 at 1:22 am
the watch cost more than a phone is not worth it, the price isn’t going down 👎
edmasamo
August 27, 2023 at 2:09 am
I like how Bridget gives tech info, with all the latest and greatest, and yet keeps it real and doesn’t need to prove she uses the newest out there.
leel0000
August 27, 2023 at 5:09 am
I’m waiting for Apple Watch Ultra 3 with blood pressure monitoring, mini LED and bigger screen.
Darth Sigil
August 27, 2023 at 6:30 am
All non-medical tech companies state that their product or its features are not for “medical” use.
If you don’t have diabetes, even if your have pre-diabetes, you don’t need to check your glucose. This means this feature is really for (you guessed it) those with diabetes. What the Apple watch does well is Heart Rate and aggregate all of your health related info. There are so many Blood Pressure monitors and thermometers that support Apple health that you can get more accurate readings when you need to. Many Blood Pressure Monitors aren’t accurate. You should get a “smart” scale, thermometer, tape measure, blood pressure monitor that are reliable and fully compatible with Apple Health. The Apple watch can notify you if you need to get a more precise reading from your other smart devices.
The Apple watch’s temperature feature is good. It does not get your core temperature, but you don’t always need that. Hence, the endless films of doctors, nurses and mothers touching a sick person’s forehead. You mat not get a precise temperature, but don’t need one unless it is a symptom that is putting you at risk. Women who ate trying to get pregnant will find this useful too.
RaiseDennis
August 27, 2023 at 6:39 am
the rubber/silecone bands are the easiest to clean with an alcohol wipe.
Steve803
August 27, 2023 at 9:11 am
I think this year you will see a smaller ultra for women and smaller wrist men.
Maverick Dakota
August 27, 2023 at 9:14 am
Braided cables suck.
Francisco Quintero
August 27, 2023 at 11:27 am
Sure, let me give you my wish list:
1. Battery life
2. Battery life, and..
3. Battery life!!!
CONTIN UUM
August 27, 2023 at 11:28 am
Since I’ve had the AW from series 3,5 and 7 they dont work when you get a tattoo at the place of the sensors.
I wonder that there wasn’t anything on all channels with reports of tattoo issues with the sensors 😞
The only way to get the AW work perfect is to change to wear the AW from left to the right arm …
It will be nice to hear that I’m not alone with that problem.
Apple never response all my mails and nothing help what Apple support say!
The only thing is when you get a tattoo on your bodypart you wear the AW is the change the arm, if the other has no tattoo
For me the biggest surprise is to hear that Apple do something that the AW work with tattooed skin 🙂
Ricardo Villagran Vicent
August 27, 2023 at 6:28 pm
I am still using my 42mm Apple Watch 1st generation (yes, the very first one, before series 1), and believe it or not, it looks and works as new, of course, it is not my daily driver but I enjoy it using it from time to time. My only question is, why Xiaomi, Samsung, Garmin, Fitbit, Amazfit, etc. can produce devices with a 2-week battery life or more, even with AMOLED displays, and Apple is stuck with a mediocre 1-day?
Novilicious
August 27, 2023 at 9:28 pm
Here’s to hoping for a round screen for X knowing that it will never happen 😂😂😂
wwi
August 27, 2023 at 9:28 pm
no innovations