Why you shouldn’t buy Apple Watch Series 3 in 2022

Don’t buy Apple Watch Series 3 in 2022!

At $199, Apple Watch Series 3 is currently the cheapest Apple Watch available, but we have some solid reasons why you should avoid buying Series 3 in 2022.

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Apple Watch Series 3 has 8GB of internal storage. This minimal storage space would be insufficient if you’re planning to install apps, store songs, and other content on your Apple Watch.

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Apple Watch Series 3 was released 5 years ago, and it misses out on some really useful features like ECG, fall detection, and multiple complications. You can easily find these features in the most recent Apple Watch models.

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Apple confirmed at WWDC 2022 that its latest watchOS 9 software update would not be compatible with Apple Watch Series 3, and users would require Series 4 or above.

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Apple SE is a better option!

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Don’t buy Apple Watch Series 3 in 2022!

At $199, Apple Watch Series 3 is currently the cheapest Apple Watch available, but we have some solid reasons why you should avoid buying Series 3 in 2022.

Apple Watch Series 3 has 8GB of internal storage. This minimal storage space would be insufficient if you’re planning to install apps, store songs, and other content on your Apple Watch.

Apple Watch Series 3 was released 5 years ago, and it misses out on some really useful features like ECG, fall detection, and multiple complications. You can easily find these features in the most recent Apple Watch models.

Apple confirmed at WWDC 2022 that its latest watchOS 9 software update would not be compatible with Apple Watch Series 3, and users would require Series 4 or above.

Apple SE is a better option!

If you’re in the market for a new yet budget-friendly Apple Watch, we recommend buying Apple Watch SE. It costs $70 more and comes with an updated processor, more storage, and extra features.

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