I really was excited hearing about the new features of Apple Watch Series 2, but after some thinking I came to the conclusion that I am not going to buy it. <\/p>\n
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Performance<\/b>, I am currently running watchOS 3 Beta on my original stainless steel Apple Watch. Since upgrading to watchOS 3 performance is fine and no longer unbearable. <\/p>\n
GPS<\/b>, when I go running, walking or biking I normally do have my iPhone with me, because I want to listen to podcasts or be able to take photos. Thus I have GPS tethered from the iPhone. The iOS 10 Activity app is showing GPS tracks for these workouts even with the original Apple Watch.<\/p>\n
Waterproofing<\/b>, I already wore my original Apple Watch while swimming and can’t complain about its waterproofing. Swim workouts are rare for me and do not justify spending that much money. <\/p>\n
The looks<\/b>, I really like my stainless steel Watch and would feel downgraded if I would “only”<\/i> buy the aluminum Series 2. Also the Series 2 is about one millimeter thicker than the original one. Going from 10.5 to 11.4 is a 9% increase in thickness. I formerly was a slim line watch guy, adding another millimeter in thickness, is not what I want of a new Apple Watch. <\/p>\n
So I will happily use my original Apple Watch with watchOS 3, keep my Milanese Loop and Nylon bands (royal blue\/gold and black) probably add one of the new Nylon bands (Toasted Coffee\/Caramel looks good) and wait what Series 3 might bring. I hope it will add a barometer to count flights of stairs and altitude for workouts like bike rides and mountain hiking.<\/p>\n
Though having the extended brightness of the Series 2, is definitely one of my main desires for an Apple Watch update. Again, let’s wait and probably spend that money on a new iPhone, with a great camera, my other obsession \u00f0\u0178\u02dc\u2030<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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