The Vergecast Apple Watch Ultra review: an aspirational debut
Sep 23, 2022
The hosts dive into the Apple Watch Ultra, exploring its features and humorous user experiences. They compare it with Garmin's devices, highlighting practical usability challenges. The impressive battery life and always-on display get attention, along with entertaining anecdotes about tech misadventures. NVIDIA's new RTX 4090 and 4080 GPUs spark laughter and fascination over their capabilities and quirks. Additionally, handheld gaming innovations and the latest in tech retail trends make for engaging discussions.
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Getting Noticed
- Nilay Patel wore the Apple Watch Ultra in public, trying not to break his NDA.
- A pharmacist noticed his large watch while giving him a booster shot.
Almost an iPhone
- The Apple Watch Ultra offers a larger screen and significantly improved battery life.
- It's the closest experience to having an iPhone on your wrist.
Deceptive Dimensions
- The Apple Watch Ultra's 49mm size is misleading as its width matches the 44-45mm models.
- It appears larger due to increased height rather than width, similar to a Fig Newton.