Quick access was not removed. Its activation method changed, which personally I prefer.

I’m usually around 65-70% in the mornings and it only takes 30 mins (give or take a couple) to hit 100% again.

Yes. 18 hour battery life has (I think) been the touted range, up until the Ultra came along (excluding low power modes).

I’ve never had issues sleeping with a watch. Not everyone is the same though. Some people can’t stand it, but for others (like me) it doesn’t bother.

Considering the source, this is utter garbage and demonstrative that Faux knows nothing about what they’re reporting.

I wear my Ultra every day, all day, except for 30ish minutes every morning to charge it.

Did you do a reboot after the update? I know it reboots as part of the update but sometimes an additional update kicks things into gear.

Too tight perhaps? Do you put your phone/watch into sleep or dnd mode at night? Does wearing it on the other wrist make a difference?

Either your bad isn’t tight enough and your watch doesn’t stay in contact with your wrist, or perhaps you’ve got tattoos, which can also interfere with functionality.

I think it’s more about differing perspectives. One persons “low intensity” environment could be incredibly hectic to someone else. Everyone has different usage patterns and different opportunities for bumps and scrapes.

I’ve had my Ultra for a year without a case or screen protector and it is still mint.

Sounds like something isn’t configured properly.

No, there isn’t. You own a technological pet rock at this point.

Sorry friend. You’re kinda screwed.

There is no support for this. It simply won’t work.

Nope. That’s exactly how it doesn’t work. I always lock my phone when hotspotting and it never disconnects.

As your phone is a computer, and sometimes computers fuck up…congrats, it’s working as expected. If the problem persists after a reboot, then there may be something more going on and may need further troubleshooting.

Screens usually detach like that when the battery has substantially swelled. I can happen for other reasons, but this is the most common. Assuming the battery is swollen, a) be very careful with it and you should properly dispose of it as soon as possible, b) consider buying a new watch.

I have never used the AOD on either my watch or phone. It’s a useless feature for me. YMMV.

I usually buy a new case every year, and it’s not an expensive one. $20-$30 ish for something off Amazon. I never change it unless a) I upgrade the phone, or b) keep the phone for a second year and then buy something new to replace the current yellowed/worn case.