My review of the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. While these aren't the flashiest updates, there's some building blocks here that I think will change how we interact with future Apple Watches.

https://www.theverge.com/23878981/apple-watch-series-9-ultra-2-review-double-tap-precision-finding-siri

Apple Watch Series 9, Ultra 2 review: quietly the best

The $399 Apple Watch Series 9 and the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 2 feature a new S9 SiP that powers brighter screens, a handy double-tap gesture, and on-device Siri processing. They’re the best Apple’s made — until next year.

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I'll also be answering any questions you might have live from 12:30-1:30PM ET. Just drop your questions in the comments section of this quickpost.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/20/23881980/got-any-questions-about-the-apple-watch-series-9-or-ultra-2

Got any questions about the Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2? - The Verge

My review of the latest Apple Watches is here. I’ll be here live from 12:30-1:30PM ET today answering any lingering questions about the new double tap gesture, S9 SiP, Siri, Precision Finding — you name it. Just drop any questions you have in the comments of this post. See ya in a bit!

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@vicmsong Can you with the Apple Watch disconnected from the iPhone (watch on cellular or WiFi) - make a phone call and leave the phone app while still connected to open another app?
@vicmsong Thanks for the point on multi-language use with Siri. I can’t wait for the day when we can finally move between languages fluidly instead of a strict either-or.

@vicmsong mind if I ask one more question? (Apologies, I’m just having time to read your review now!)

Can the double tap gesture bring up the widget stack on the Siri watch face? There’s currently no way to access the new widgets from that face.

(The dozens of us Siri watch face users are feeling very hopeful!)

Thanks!

@vicmsong Ive got my wife’s Christmas present picked out, thanks 😊
@vicmsong Great review! I am surprised the SIP 9 did not make more of an improvement. Hoping it can translate voice requests better on device, and still send a request on a weak signal. Did you notice any better voice processing?