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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Real-World Testing
- Victoria Song tested the compass features while hiking with friends in a no-cell-signal area.
- They relied on Backtrack, poor Google Maps, and confusing offline maps.
Garmin's Edge
- Garmin's advantage lies in its more advanced fitness metrics and offline maps.
- Apple needs to improve general smartwatch functions or enhance specialized modes.
Action Button Miss
- The Apple Watch Ultra's action button is beneficial for accessibility but misses the mark for athletes.
- Athletes desire physical controls for scrolling through menus, a feature common in Garmin watches.