Apple Watch Series 9 Review: What Makes It Stand Out in the Current Market?

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I don’t go anywhere without my Apple Watch 9.

It’s how I stay connected to everything, including incoming calls, messages, and calendar reminders.

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It’s also great for tracking my activities since I tend to spend a lot of time walking outside.

(No fumbling around for my phone or wallet.)

And using it to unlock my front door or swipe onto the subway feels like a luxury.

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(I have the Apple Watch Series 9 GPS + Cellular 45mm.)

The display has double the brightness of the Series 8 and comes in a new pink color.

Tap your index finger and thumb twice to snooze alarms, stop timers, answer calls, and more.

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It’s a cool feature, though I often forget it’s an option.

Some people have found it essential, while others see it as a cute gimmick.

The only way to know which camp you live in is to spend some time with it.

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Finally, if you lose your iPhone, you’re able to ping it from your watch.

It will show you which direction to go and emit haptic feedback when you get close.

It turns on silent mode and makes your Walkie-Talkie status unavailable, but you’ll receive haptic notifications.

(This is also helpful if you forget to end a workout.)

Who Should Buy It?

you could use your old watch bands and cases on a newer model, which is convenient.

However, the Apple Watch Series 10 launched in September 2024.

It’s worth doing some price comparison before making your purchase.

It doesn’t play well with Android smartphones and won’t pair over Bluetooth.