Per title. We knew it was coming some day, tho perhaps not this soon. Will you be upset if you need ugly adapter to make your extensive + expensive watchband collection work?

  • Ubelsteiner@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Would be a bit frustrating since I just jumped in on an s9 with steel link band and also grabbed a nomad leather band. Part of how I justified the cost of the link band especially was that I’ll be able to use it across multiple generations… so, here’s hoping it doesn’t change!

    • NomusaMagic@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Never, ever presume Apple will make it EZ for us! Btw … I love those leather bands.

  • slvrscoobie@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’ve got a lot of bands. Many through review programs. If the new one had something other than just to ‘wrap you wrist around’ (sensor or something) I’d be happy to start over.

  • 1CraftyDude@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I won’t care at all I just bought an ultra this year so unless it has a game changing health feature I won’t upgrade and I have spent less than 50 dollars total on bands other than the ones that came with the watches.

  • bigdogxxl@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have two official bands and a bunch of knockoff sport loops because Apple gave up on making ones that look nice, so it’s not a big deal to me if they change the connector. I’m not planning on upgrading from my Series 7 for a couple more years anyway, so it’s not like I’d have to get rid of my bands in the first place.

    • NomusaMagic@alien.topOPBEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      I applaud your band strategy. Going forward, I’ll be more judicial in my purchases should new bands become necessary. Thanks!

  • tonyelopin@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    I really don’t get why people worry so much about things out of their control (sounds easy but I struggle with it all the time). Live in the present, plan for the future and get things when you need them. Wish you a happy day! Take care! ;)

  • AlternativeAward@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    Not really. The Ultra was my first AW and I only bought one extra watchband for it. My plan is to keep this watch for as long as possible so the bands will be beat up after those years anyways

  • BackInNJAgain@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    IF they make smart bands that change color when your heart rate is high or flashes when you’ve got a notification or, even better, add sensors to the band to improve sleep detection, etc., then I’d be fine with it.

    If they just change the band for its own sake to be greedy and force people to buy new bands then I’d be upset.

    • NomusaMagic@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Thanks!! Nurse here. I LOVE idea of band with built-in health features. As long as it’s not chunky + cheap-looking (tho terrific for its time) like my 2014 Samsung Gear S2 on Verizon.

  • The_Mauldalorian@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    Oh no, I won’t be able to use an $8 strap I bought in 2019! How will I ever financially recover from this??

    • NomusaMagic@alien.topOPBEnglish
      1·
      10 months ago

      Cute! You are much more wise than I am! But, I’m in *recovery * now for my Apple addiction.

  • iShootLife@alien.topBEnglish
    1·
    10 months ago

    I own one band for my series 5, and one for my ultra. I literally couldn’t care less.

  • theloudestlion@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    100%. I have so many bands including the original “Diamond-like” carbon coated black band that I love dearly. Feels like they made the band connectors smart enough to evolve into a new form factor.

  • StyxRoning@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    as long as the “new” connection is as securely connected to the watch … whatever after 10 years its time to squeeze the customerbase more 🤣