I Replaced My iPhone with an Apple Watch Ultra
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2022
- I'm always trying to explore new ways to reduce my screen time. In this video I explore if the Apple Watch Ultra can be my EDC in New York City. Will the battery life last, do I have cellular connection, and can I get my daily tasks done?
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This is how reviews should be done. Real world scenarios, and all the information we could wish for.
Exactly
Ok
in a real world scenario, I wear a shirt lol
@@Eyemsolo ok
Garmin is better
I know it’s not ideal to use a watch instead of a phone, but the fact that it was doable is really amazing. This was the stuff we used to see in old science fiction movies. What a time to be alive with the technology we have today.
you are missing the huge advantage this thing has over a phone. with the apple watch you don't waste hours of your day watching stupid youtube shorts or anything of that sort.
@@user-hh5rr6lt5r Yet here you are watching CZcams videos
I want to own only a watch and no phone at all.
What is holding back the AW is battery tech and carrier limitations or bugs which may or may not be on purpose from Apple to keep people from ditching their phones, however I would not say it's not ideal. Battery consumption is a problem even across bigger devices that (for now) is generally overcome by being more mindful of daily usage. With proper implementation a watch could easily replace a phone, outside of taking photos. It would definitely keep me from mindlessly scrolling on socials and you don't even need to worry about carrying/losing it. This device can adapt to you, rather than you having to be extremely aware of how your phone fits in every equation.
@@starmorpheus Not everyone watches CZcams and Netflix on their phone all day...and some who do want ways to cut that out.
Great review! I've been doing phoneless days with my Series 5 cellular for a few years, and the battery life was the main concern as I would get about 75% of a day's usage with it. The Ultra is everything I could ask for and more, so far the battery has been excellent as most people don't live as active of a lifestyle as you do in NYC. For the average person who wants to ditch their phone and the distractions that come with it, the Apple Watch Ultra is all you need!
Hey man. I’m thinking of buying this for this purpose. After owning this, you just often left your phone at home and relied on it much less ?
@@arslaanohri2498 Absolutely, I hardly ever carry my phone with me. In fact I lock my phone in a timed lock box I bought on Amazon so it can charge, and send notifcations (outside of email/imessage to my watch). Then I go about my day and attempt to look at screens as little as possible. I've found that after about 2 days your entire brain chemistry is changed and your focus/productivity levels exceed anything you were capable tethered to your phone.
@@ultracellez1989 Wow, goals! Why a timed lock box? What is that - link?
This is a really interesting question because so much of our days gets wasted with doing pointless things on our phone whereas the watch doesn’t give you those distractions and time wasting activities. I am very much intrigued by the idea of leaving the phone in the drawer in the morning, and having an active lifestyle with the watch as my wallet and navigator and fitness pal. The idea of having a lifestyle free of social media and distractions sounds like a major shift to a better life.
I was literally thinking the same thing
How about, you know, uninstalling/not using those "distracting" apps on your phone?
I also was thinking about this
@@silv3rArrow I just install them again when I’m bored. The addiction is real
It helps. If you do make sure you get the cellular kind. So you can even listen to Spotify and other things. When I forget my phone at home and have my watch on it’s not a big deal because texts and emails and other things come in.
What an awesome review. Someone actually taking us on a real world review and showing us how it applys to our regular lives instead of just hypothetical jargon. Awesome work Shervin, your an absolute underdog and are about to explode in the youtube world!!!
I bought the Ultra specifically to replace my IPhone. His review is on point.
This review works some what, portion of Mustache travel is in subway, meaning Ultra is draining faster than usual when Both Cellular and GPS is actively getting signals+location. Noticed his Wi-Fi on Cellular is also ON, that is draining battery.
4 of my buddies from Military Services, used our Ultra entire day here in SF Bay Areas, drives everywhere. Sucks that Apple Watch can’t CarPlay hahaha. Our battery life full charge from 5 am to 10 pm, still got 15-19% life.
(We don’t use Ultra for sleep)
I discounted my simply because of the effort he took to make this
ehhhhh, fun video to watch, 3 stars, but he doesn't show how to set all this up, the watch requires set up, there are apps that need to be loaded and joined, like to how to set up Apple Pay.
@@TimTheMusicMan Well thats the same for any apple watch lol and its very straight forward since the setup walks you through exactly what you need to do. Along with that there are a million other videos dedicated to just that. It wouldn't make sense to have an extra 5-10 minutes just on that for no reason. I would have to respectfully disagree with you on that point : )
Wow , what a great review. Thank you! Been looking forward to find something to replace having to carry my iPhone daily. Sick of having it glued to me like I actually depend on it. This was a good daily test. Looks like the tech just isn’t quit there to leave you phone at home for good.
This was a thorough and realistic review. A practical review that gives people real life usage and gives far more information than any review I have ever seen.
This is now the template and standard for others to reach. Well done. Excellent 🎉😊
9:41 Ryan Trahan was trying not to fanboy for Shervin 😁
i thought i was the only one who saw that. whats are the chances lmao
@@andrewmaack6139 same ikr I thought I was the only one lol
I had a day like that, when I left my phone at home accidentally. I was able to get on public transportation, communicate to my friends via AirPods / Watch on meeting up, listening to music during my commute, and got back home just using my watch. I was really impressed with how seamless it was .
This is the future, we dont have to carry 250 grams of metal in our pocket whole day
@@ananinorekesi8183 indeed! Well said
@@ananinorekesi8183 The phone is still a better experience. But the “best” device is the one with you. I wonder how long it will take to add a camera.
Was siri/apps stalling w you also?
@@ananinorekesi8183 yeah those 240 grams are such a bother right....
Holding a Apple fruit 🍎 in hand and saying do you take Apple Pay 😂😂😂 this joke never gets old 😂😂😂😂😂👍 keep it up bro 😎👍
As others have said, review was great. Much better than an unboxing video where you don’t get any practical daily usage info. My experience was with an earlier Apple Watch model from 2018 or 2019. It wasn’t an ultra or anything. I loved it but the battery life started out adequate but seemed to diminish over the course of a year where if it got any moderate to heavy usage it would die or be in the red by 8pm. Still a very nice watch but I hope they can eventually can get these devices into more of a 48-72 hour timeframe so if you miss a charge on a busy day you can still get it charged up. Especially if you are trying to do sleep tracking and not placing it on charger at night.
Bro didn’t just review the watch and settings… he reviewed the features of the watch. Outstanding review. I hope some one from Cupertino also watched this review.
Great video! This is a unique take in reviewing a product. I appreciate all the effort. Keep it up.
Fun fact: The bars on the cellular just shows how close you are to a tower. Your internet speeds are with the company, not the connection.
I love how Ryan Trahan is casually hanging out in the background at 9:40
This was so well shot cant get over it!!
Best Watch Ultra I’ve seen so far, insight-wise and production value-wise
YESSSS 🎉🎉
Fantastic video on the real, day-in-the-life usage with cellular. Well done!
Good video, it helped me decide on which smartwatch to get. Thanks.
Really well done Shervin! Nice work on this. Really interesting to walk through your specific use case and how the battery held up!
❤️Wow congratulations you've been selected 🎁❤️☑️
Very well done review. I really like the concept of ditching the phone for almost everything. Maybe if the battery gets better in a couple of generations. Reminds me of people using the ipad mini with LTE to replace the iphone. Sadly some features aren't available.
Really interested to see how this evolves over the next few years!
Appreciate the effort 🔥 awesome review!
Happy
“I think Apple is making the app buggy on purpose” you’re so real for saying that. You are and Apple Fanboy, but this whole review you held them accountable and you were realistic. New subscriber! 💪🔥
Thanks this was very helpful!
Way heavier usage that what I’ll do on a daily basis but great review and it gives me an idea of what it would be like. Great stuff. Thanks for the content, this was just the video I was looking for.
Awesome video! I like seeing tech in the real world not just only in the studio.
Hey really loved your eyewear! Was it a photochromatic one? I could see different tints on it. Please share the link if possible!
The self awareness you’ve probably experienced throughout the day of not using your phone must’ve been a beauty 🎉😊
like navigating to the nearest chipotle, when its right in front of him...
This was a cool day in the life. I’ve found that my ultra gets about a day paired with my phone, with the phone battery going more quickly than the watch. We might be only a few years off from being able to replace a phone with the watch for most uses!
I will wait for that exact product before I purchase a smart watch. I prefer not to have a phone in the pocket, but rather a watch on the arm all day. The need for both in order for the watch to function limits the potential of having a phone/watch.
Yeah, Adam and Don, Great minds think of ideas of the ACTUAL future alike.
IMO, I just think it just needs better Cell speed, Notification management, and a 48MP cam.
I wonder why Nikias hasn't made a vid just like this!
This is what everyone is after review wise! Crushed it Shervin, Thanks for taking the effort!
Great job. Watched this because this is what I will be attempting very soon. Yes, your life style is very active. For myself, having a cell phone since the day they came out, It’s easy to get lost in technology. Great job learning to adapt and utilize other resources.
Cool thanks Shervin! I'm glad that I don't need to spend money on this watch)) will be waiting for next one!
Good review mate..I have literally seen about 25-30 videos (if not more) on the Watch Ultra and i felt your review is really different from the other videos that i saw..way to go bud..
Do something productive mate
Great review! A lot of practical usage, and also great having the comparison with Google Maps, as well as the Spotify vs Apple Music app fluidity. You really covered a lot in a well edited 11 minutes. I want the Apple Watch Ultra but the iPhone requirement is a big hurdle. Great to see what it would be like to use one without the phone. Thank you.
I dont think you need your phone as much as you think you do… Do what Shervin did, and turn it off the first few times, so you have a backup and can resort to using your phone if you need to.
@@Specwinclean I hope one day Apple will sell the watch as a stand alone, without necessitating an iPhone to get it going.
May I pls know the brand of the glasses you’re wearing? Thanks
Great review and love that it’s in my town. Blank St Coffee is just ok. Black Press Coffee on the UWS for the win!
I'm super interested in takes like these. As someone who works at a computer all day, I despise the low bandwidth of a phone interface, so I hardly ever use it. Ideal for me would be a laptop in my bag for whenever I sit down, and a watch on my wrist for basic stuff on the move. It's a shame devices aren't really made to support that kind of loadout in a cohesive way.
iPad is an interesting tradeoff in this respect: high output bandwidth.
But input (typing) is hard.
@@andreymoiseev5838
Having a IPad-Watch-AirPods Combo would be ideal for me.
The watch for navigation, payment; The AirPods for Calling and Noise Canceling; the IPad for texting/web Browsing/Working
Exactly the test I wanted to see.
Perfect review, I’m sold !
Being in NYC definitely had an effect on the battery life. When you use GPS quite a bit in places like New York I’m sure it’s screaming for signal in between the buildings and in the subway and using a lot of power trying to find it. My apple watch ultra lasts me two whole days and I swim for an hour every morning and ride my peloton every evening tracking both, I also wear it to sleep every night. I do live in Atlanta where it’s not as congested and I don’t use the GPS to navigate. I love being able to leave my phone and wallet at home and just have my watch to keep up with. I don’t even have to carry a key to my house anymore I have a deadbolt with a keypad. Technology is incredible. Amazing reviews.
Do you use cell? He did and I think what kills battery most.
@@aimless1700 yes. Cell coverage is surprisingly great in cities it doesn’t have to work too hard to find it. But getting GPS signals in cities is another story
That issue with Spotify also happened with me. I can barely get through 2 songs without the app freezing or struggling to load the next song. This happens due to streaming a song through cellular. My way around it was to just download as many songs as I could onto the watch and that seemed to bypass that issue.
Good point and I don't really so much reviewers highlight that. For me, I Create my playlists and download them to my Apple Watch. I never stream music on cellular or with an iPhone because of the various playlists that I make or downloaded to the device’s storage.
Me personally, I just made playlists in Apple Music and saved them to my Apple Watch Series 5, and I’m good 🙂 I got about 1300 songs
Same experience. Either wifi or cellular doesn’t work for Spotify. Also experience longer loading time on Siri and map navigation using celular.
@@stevesongtaow8741 Apple doing some sneaky things!
Wasn't this related to a iOS16/watchOS 9 software issue Spotify warned about? They stated to delay updating your phone/the app?
I really enjoyed this real life daily use and can’t wait til my Ultra comes in. Thanks!
It was what I was looking for. Very easy to follow the steps. It works!
I have been looking for this exact video since the Ultra came out. Well done!
This is the review I’ve been searching for.
I love this video
Hey it would be cool if you could compare all the cellular differences between the AW Ultra and an iPhone or 5G android.
Thank you.
only 18.9k subs?!?!? you deserve wayyy more! amazing review!
Most authentic review everr . Really appreciate that effort man ❤️
Really good review! I have the ambition for some years now to replace my iPhone with my Apple Watch and for that I would need to buy a new Apple Watch (my Series 4 is GPS-only). I was unsure if the Series 8 could handle all day on Cellular but from your video not even the Ultra… I guess we’ll have to wait for a few more years to get more battery life.
This was great! Would you consider doing it again but on low power mode? I'd love to understand the battery life/functionality trade-off.
Yeah, he should have tried that at 20% or at least 10%. Since the watch doesn't have as many things running, the power saver mode should last considerably longer. And there should be like an ultra power saving mode where only 2-3 apps of your choice could run.
Great review!!! All other reviewers seem to get around 2 days out of this watch. You use it as a watch for active people should be used and that means that 1 day max is what you get. Pretty bad, I would say. But the overall connected experience means that this is still a very interesting device.
So im waiting on my ultra now, I wanted to ask since you are using it for what I am (hoping) to use it for: is the watch able to do enough to where you dont have your phone out as often or can leave the phone somewhere and not feel disconnected?
Fabulous real world review… thanks for keeping Apple honest!
Nice test. Looking at the battery usage chart, it looked like the run did most of the drain. It would be interesting to test again when Apple release the upcoming low battery mode. 🤞
Thank you!!
@@ShervinShares , lmlmlelmle
That makes sense considering the constant tracking and streaming musk, maybe the same test playing music downloaded in the device would allow to complete the day
Quality video. Thank you. First time I’ve found your channel, the content looks great. Subscribed 😊
I like your video, I would like to know what backpack you were using in the video?
I love your videos man!
I’ve noticed that watchOS9 is a bit power hungry. My series 7 45mm has had less than stellar battery life as of late, whether or not I am using cellular.
Watching this from Nairobi, Kenya. Great content Shervin.
Excellent tutorial
That's awesome you were using Google Maps natively on an Apple Watch! Was that hard to get set up? I've used iPhone before and it always seemed that even if I had Google Maps set up as default, if I opened directions via a link, it would want to open in Apple Maps. Forced issues like that made me go back to Android. These experiences took place on iPhone 12 Pro and 13 Pro.
That was a lot for the watch only!..Especially considering you did not charge it after sleep tracking…🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for your interesting video but I would like to know if I can make phone calls using my Bluetooth headphones which’s connected to the watch and not using the mic of the watch?
Superb Details video! this is what I was looking for.Thanks for making this.
One way around the rewards issue with Chipotle (and other places where you would scan a rewards QR Code) is to screenshot the respective code & save to a Photo Album. Not something most people would do but if you are intentional with going watch only then it makes sense.
You can also just add it to Apple Wallet. Shows right up under your Apple Pay card, just a scroll away. Really seamless.
There are also dedicated apps for loyalty cards. I use Stocard here in The Netherlands to put half a dozen cards on my Watch.
@@Yggdrasil42 It’s very helpful for grocery stores. Who wants to fumble with a key fob to find specific rewards cards?
@@MatejaMaric exactly this. I can’t believe we’re watching a professional tech blogger who doesn’t know how wallet works in conjunction with Apple Pay. Sure, it’s not contactless and the loyalty card barcode/QR code just shows on your screen for scanning. You can even add a parkrun barcode if you’re a runner. I have every loyalty card on my watch and never use physical or my iPhone when I want to use them. Add to to wallet, double click the Apple Pay activation and then scroll through all the cards to pick the one you want to scan (first activation will default to your chosen Apple Pay payment card).
This an incredible review 😮 thank you dude!!! Also. Now I know why it’s so freaking expensive - to be honest this is how I expected the regular non-pro Apple Watch to work. Good to know they’ve filled my request 😂
What request?
@@danlightened it’s how I expected the Apple Watch ⌚️ to be from jump. I got disappointed when I bought one and it was like an expensive wearable remote. But I pay for cellular on it, so that made it livable. The Pro is what I expect as a base model. So, them finally making what my request was, has taken forever. 😂😂😂
@@sabrinagana Your comment got me researching. I never felt the need for a smart watch, so I never looked before.
All this while, people were buying expensive gaudy looking watches which didn't even have cellular connectivity?! 🤔
If it was just Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, were people so lazy to even take out their phones from their pockets?
Now, I can see some use case if people can go out for a job or running errands without their phones. But it has to be way less expensive and last way longer, with payments and WhatsApp (or other messaging app) support.
So mysterious how Spotify and google maps don’t work well on Apple Watch
Shervin what’s the sleep report like on the new Apple Watch? I currently use the “SleepWatch” app but thinking of not renewing it px
This was such a good video. I can see this watch replacing an iPhone in a lot of scenarios. Loved the video 💪
One day it’ll get there!!
Even with the limited battery life, this is still a pretty big deal - you can get through most of a heavy day of use on cellular data without using the low-power mode. We're not quite at the "who needs a phone?" moment, but we're much closer.
Just bought my first iphone (many years android user). Did I make a mistake? I love minimalism and wishing something like apple watch can reinforce it. hate that a big clunky item is carried around lol.
@@xyz-pg3zd Not if you like it! I have an Apple Watch and enjoy how I only have to take my iPhone out if I genuinely need to use it. Also helped me scale back notifications to the ones I actually care about. The combo can be a digital detox in some ways.
Congrats man on the video 👏🏼
This is a serious option for people looking to limit their social media time. I’ve also been considering watching all my content on a tablet as well.
First class review. That’s was so cool to see it being used in the real life situations. First time I’ve seen a review in this manner. It got really repetitive hearing people talk about their experiences. You walked the walk literally. 👍🏽 & subscribed
Yes great review, a little bit intense. I normally don't do as much, but it was great.
Great insight. Thx for the great video
Awesome review! I just got mine & noticed that the battery life isn’t as great as they said it would be either
It feels like we’re living in the future. This is impressive stuff.
Bro u should fr make more day in the life videos I've seen u got good reach with that 🔥🔥
His Apple Watch video is how I found his channel
Thank you!! What other products day in life do you want to see?
@@ShervinShares maybe MacBook cos I don’t know much about them
@@ShervinShares Why not the Iphone 14 pro Max I mean that dynamic island really looking clean ye
Great video. Loved the way you did this, editing, everything. First time watching your CZcams channel. ✔️ Subscribed
Thank you so much this helped a lot!!!! You saved my life
Dude this was rad I gotta get on your level with my phone free game
Yessss less phone = more life!
@@ShervinShares I'm going to try that today!
Great review! Many big tech CZcamsrs don’t ever do what you do. I’m a bit disappointed on the battery.
true
Really in depth review.
This is one of the best product reviews I’ve ever seen, real world use cases.
Great review. Less of what everyone knows. More of what people are actually interested in how it is like to use it.
Great video, though you southpaws drive me crazy (you are wearing it on the wrong arm 😁).
Great video Shervin nicely done.
Can you close individual applications on the watch like you can on the phone? could make the battery last 24 hours.
Awesome battery life. Actually it is very similar to my Galaxy Watch 4 LTE in which I leave home at 9am with 100% battery life, and around 16pm I am near to 20% battery life. The only thing that distinguishs my watch to yours is the fact that I do not use mine. I mean, no maps, and... no training apps, and... no calls, and... no messages, and... really nothing. If you want one of these you just have to keep it on iddle the whole day.
Think with me... it is the same experience as Apple gives you, you do have a smartwatch LTE in your wrist, a big watch if you want, lots of style, you can see the time (thats not bad) and it has an iluminated screen too...
And the best part is... if you do want to reach the lunch time (12pm) without battery, you could make 1 or 2 calls during the morning with LTE, but if you exceed like 5 minutes in call, the watch will turn off for cooling and will enter in flight mode.
Its really awesome, please dont consider getting one! 😁
Nice review, thanks man.
I just replaced my garmin 935 with the ultra and am loving it. Love the idea of not going out with my phone, but at the end of the day if you are taking a backpack with you it would be silly not to just put your phone in it anyway. But if I’m popping out somewhere it’s nice to know you don’t need your phone. Also on a night out don’t have to have your big iPhone taking up space in your pockets
True, and also the main target of iPhones are people who like to post pictures, even adventure seekers do that and are substituting go pros with iPhones ( some) , that is why the only real update on iphone these days is camera capabilities…as for going out without the phone, a series 8 will do just fine
So until the watch can take high quality imagery…phone needs to stay on hand
Thanks for this. Think I'm going to wait it out until battery improves, a camera of some sort. can't wait until these can finally replace a bulky phone.
Banging video, mustve taken so much work. Legend
I’m glad he actually did this. No stupid ghetto slang, no idiotic introduction, no waste of time. I love it. I’ve been on the fence for the Garmin Fenix or this. He sold me on this.
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@@Marinobay check flossy tech reviews hah
@@Anwarboy786 Why would I check that out?
@@Marinobay so you know what I'm on about
Incredible video bro! Love this real life use review. I had high hopes for the Ultra to be a daily driver but it seems to be coming up short
Thanks Zaid! One day I think the Watch will get there
Definitely a game changer!! No more distractions 😊💯
AmaZing video ! One of the best reviews on the internet
Such a well paced interesting video 10/10
Thank you!!!!
I thought it will last till the next night, even with heavy usage
a little surprised with results
it’s due to celluar
Me too!!
This is heeeaavvyyyy use lol he literally used the darn thing for everything. In a big city with this kind of heavy usage, this is plenty of time to get through a day and then quickly recharge in 1.5 hr when necessary. I don’t understand the big deal with folks and battery life. I’d use it alllll day and then at night or at lunch I’d plug in for an hour or so and bam we are back to 100%. Idk when and why someone would need this thing without a charge longer than like 16/17 hours unless of course you’re on some big 2 day hike in the middle of nowhere. And if you’re in that scenario you’re damn sure not constantly making calls, making purchases, text messaging, using google maps etc… 😂all those things will drain the battery.
@@andydrew3320 exactly this. People seem to be disapointed with batterty life of the Ultra in this review but they forget that even 30min on a charger would give you enough juice to easy make it through out the day. Also how many times you have to charge your 1-2 year old iphone. I bet it is also once a day.
What is disapointing and this video confirms it is siri being slow on the watch. I can relate to this. I hope siri can at least here me better on Ultra (not having it yet) with these 3 mics on board.
I love road cycling where you can easy go 40km/h., would be interesting if in these conditions chat over the watch would still be possible. You know wind can be very noisy.
Excellent review and great, just to the point. Thanks 🙏
Thank you for such an informative and handy review!
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