Apple Watch Series 3 Review: No iPhone, No Problem?

What happens when you lock up your iPhone and try to live a full, exhausting day with just Apple's new cellular smartwatch? WSJ's Joanna Stern found out. Photo: Joanna Stern/The Wall Street Journal.
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Read Joanna Stern's full review of Apple's new cellular smartwatch: on.wsj.com/2ygstXQ

[@theultimategamer_xd8871]

Can I use Apple Watch 3 without even connecting to an iPhone

[@Faresknewit]

Wall Street Journal 📓

[@latoyasanchez119]

I called today and no because it needs a phone to sync to.

[@g00glesucksatprivacy60]

I can barely read the first paragraph and because I’m not a WSJ subscriber it won’t let me read any more, if you are going to do that don’t post a add to go read her story!

[@juwayn]

P

[@matthansen6807]

I almost died laughing when you were eating lunch with your watch hooked up to that monstrosity of a portable battery. 😂

[@bazx7786]

Matt Hansen It looked like she was administering medication. 😂

[@antigreenbean6281]

The fact that at 1:08 if you look closely the AirPods are backwards and she wouldn’t have been able to put them in that way is funny. *internal chuckle*

[@Chaseandapple]

Ya true

[@ojaskrishna7653]

this is my firt vidio that i liked

[@House.H]

the fact that this watch keep you away from social media is a true blessing

[@hafidhhh]

Ryan Xue you can’t now, Instagram pulled off their watch app.

[@dragosg23]

You don t like nokia 3310?

[@MrKindofimportant123]

It now has Instagram and twitter

[@kevindao1103]

Third parties have stepped in to make Instagram for the watch. Using one myself.....

[@vrsce0178]

I dont even use social media I only use my phone to watch YT,games,calling,texting and reading articles Lol

[@dankmatter9147]

Ok now im waiting on the series 4.

[@eugenioochoacharvel3701]

Same

[@tom.m.mancini]

Yeah... waiting for the series 5 😂

[@plutoelgenlandlord4382]

Cool Dog waiting for the series 2019

[@finnishboyy]

Go buy

[@The1707regina]

Just ordered it yesterday... it’s coming tmrw

[@mom4144]

Omg I love this lady with her Apple Watch videos

[@Docron]

Mo Maniaa me too

[@ejakaegypt]

I wish she made more I can watch these all day

[@anonymous-37]

Same

[@fuchepradip84]

Mo Maniaa ya really dis watch very very nice 👍

[@jaysmithminaj]

Mo M yasss agree

[@lesliewwe]

no offence, but the last bit of the video made me pay much more respect to her for putting so much effort to make this video, a mirrorless camera mounted on the helmet and recording must be very tiring... Very good review indeed !!

[@ILLAILLS]

That battery is my main concern. Only time I see myself using the LTE is when my phone has died

[@Dr_Flankensteinn]

You have T-Mobile and blame the Apple Watch 3 for connectivity issues? LOL

[@tadtranclere3729]

It seems to be a widespread problem. All the reviews I’ve seen appear to be having the same issue.

[@Dr_Flankensteinn]

Colby Tierney maybe in your area but not where I am at everyone i know that has T-Mobile hates it and leaves. Also rumored merger with Sprint t again another poor quality cell service.

[@Alejandr-io3oe]

Jeff Shapiro yup T-mobile is complete trash! I’m now with Verizon and it works so much better!!!

[@farisguerouate655]

lol

[@SwollenBlade]

Jeff Shapiro is it T-mobile's fault the watch dropped signal and never picked it back up? You can clearly see in the video she had to cycle LTE off and back on to get back on the network. She was in an area with reception, the watch wasn't recepting.

[@DeeKay1911]

Joannas reviews are always one of the highlights of an Apple Watch release - if the cellular was fixed it actually looks to be doing pretty good

[@FearlessNegotiator]

Very entertaining. Have u not heard of GoPro instead of that neck snapping camera setup u have there?

[@Ace5535Offical]

Andrew Tan not as good of quality

[@LesGainous]

Sure it is.

[@hassosigbjoernson5738]

The quality doesn't have to be superb! Most viewers don't see any difference on their 4,7 inch iPhones! ;)

[@rafehn]

but some do on their 4k desktop monitors.

[@jovanleon7]

PCGamer917 how many people actually watch yt videos in 4K especially when the vids aren't about visual treat even if they have 4K monitors? Also the new go pro has 4K@60fps and won't make her look like a moron.

[@gianmarcoantonucci8618]

Now Apple Watch 4 please❤️❤️

[@arhomie14]

joanna 3 years in a row and you are still killing it girl YOU GO

[@Orange9098ItsOrangewithContent]

2:10 That’s funny

[@TheDsr77]

It is

[@jusalii]

Nat coul

[@thaise7502]

I love Joanna Stern's reviews. 😍💙

[@starry5194]

Thaise Canuto me 2

[@samueltan2148]

Really missing your living with the Apple Watch series! Hope to see a sequel with the Series 6

[@milankingma7928]

please make one with the newer versions, i have watched this video at least 10 times

[@darcyandmiro7615]

"I'd have a camera to take this awesome photo with" - literally has a camera strapped to her chest.

[@elindseykey]

3:57 my siri responded and i screamed and said “SHUT UP HEATHER” on accident what has my life become

[@aviationfun1004]

LindseyR190 SORRY HEATHER

[@Mimikyu_Lov3r]

1:49 “I’m so James Bond” 😂

[@DieHeartly]

2:07 "This is your captain. Brace for impact!"

[@adamsipos3013]

How the hell did u lost 15% of battery in 15 minutes on the JetSki?

[@GuyHoang]

Adam Sipos the watch was constantly looking for signal which destroy the battery life.

Guy Hoang, also phone someone needs much energy.

[@GarySerrano]

I love Joanna’s reviews. In terms of watch performance, this is still prerelease software. There will be software updates in the future. I still preordered on launch day. Not getting it until October though.

[@bryanladuke2453]

I've watched all of the other reviews and I can never wait for the next gen just for the WSJ reviews!

[@ThomasDannhauser]

Imagine Jet-skiing in the hudson when sully arrives🤣

[@Lukeog]

Aaand now waiting for series 4

[@lindritbiraci8871]

Are you ready for series 4? Best review ever!!

[@pushkarchopade1732]

Give her love guys she is holding the big camera with her head good job mam

[@teccec]

OMG, all that with a DSLR mounted in front of your face? Hopefully the watch doesn't automatically join unauthenticated wifi networks. I always tell my phone to stay on cellular except for when I'm at home or at a place where I trust the wifi.

[@audeqld3291]

This is one of the best reviews I've seen on youtube...

[@some169]

When is the Apple Watch Series 4 review coming?

[@guesswho36]

I thought it was go pro apparently it’s a big ass camera lol, so unnecessary

[@DannyBlack]

haha I was like WTF... she could have just used a GoPro... quality would have looked either the same or slightly better

[@333sagg]

Guess Who I know 😂 quality literally looked like go pro

[@thecoolerspringtrap40]

Guess Who If she has the money to buy $300 watches then she has enough money for a GoPro! 💰😆

[@hafidhhh]

A GoPro otherwise will produce too wideangle footages ( even in Narrow POV ) and it just lack details present in the larger sensor cameras. Well it’s WSJ anyway, they need to be professional. And by using larger sensor cameras, you can have good low-light and good blur, as you can see in every wrist shot.

[@turty7323]

Orion Nebula Apple gave her the watch for the video, it’s for free. But she’s a millionaire so she has enough

[@_september_4799]

I always wondered how they do the filming on these apple watch vids love’em! 😋

[@kylefarrell4449]

Now it’s time for the series 4!!!!

[@joseochoa1483]

4:25 I felt that I would have fainted

[@Kurdzo]

Joanna stern reviews are always entertaining and they are my favourite wsj videos!

[@keithjames753]

Wow.. You are full of daily excitement! Good job!

[@lespatatesrenommeestv]

The Dog is so cute!

[@gapmanblock8849]

At 3:57 when she said “Siri” my actual Siri came up

[@lynnadams1530]

Gapmanblock mine too 😂😂😂

[@austinbender]

Can you make one for the series 5 now? I love these videos so much.

[@JaiSanghvi]

That head gear, tho!!!😂😂😂 This was very informative, thank you

[@raymundofigueroa7119]

I think the best part was the giant battery being packed in the backpack. 🤣🤣🤣

[@jacksonpeterson8446]

This review reminds me of the How To Basic

[@sherristiles7514]

Thank you so much for posting this. I want the SG with gray band too and so great to see how well it performed for you and see a lady wear the SG with gray band. Looks fantastic. And I am like you with crazy work out and wanting to have a phone in case of emergency.

[@haarisiqubal8394]

Please bring new version of this type of video which include Apple Watch Series 6 or Apple Watch SE, I liked these video very much for almost three year I am watch this series of Videos please bring more of it.

[@ghadashehata9628]

Okay who is watching this in 2019 and she never put out a series 4?

[@ivaylozhelev5346]

Ghada Shehata 2020 series 6

[@karg0X]

Series 4!!!!

[@DannyPimienta]

I loved your series one review and this one was even better

[@Devilsplaylist]

What I respect the most is that you show the cons to this. Most reviews are inflated or just show the goods. As much as I like to keep things positive, thank you for showing the downfalls

[@randomyoutubevideos3503]

3:52 Don’t charge your watch while it’s on your wrist, if it start a fire your screwed.

[@turty7323]

Random KZbin Videos oml I never thought of that, good thinking!

[@JjesperP]

it's time for series 4.

[@emonrahman9957]

One of my favourite video . Every year i have been waiting for this video 😍😍😍

[@ivanjohnviray8889]

I always have loved your review videos.

[@e5390]

I love these videos every year.

[@CliipKing]

5:16 HOW ARE YOU DOING?? ARE YOU HAVING FUN?!

[@Exxoticc]

please make another one with the series 3 gps plus cellular.I love your vids.

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

This truly is an amazing review video! However, given the cellular version gets fixed I would still recommend the GPS only version. I mean how likely is it really to go out without your phone on a regular basis and in these cases it's always a major downside in terms of battery, the warm development and even the radiation I would say. Not being able to stream music while on a run really is the only disadvantage.

[@AlexPyd]

why do you stop this type of video ????? im sad about it

[@Gnorde]

Its a simple software patch that will prevent the watch from auto connecting to wifi spots that you haven't saved. Is it an over site on apples end? Yes. Is it the end of the world.....lol no. Apple never claimed for the watch to "replace" your iphone. Going into the store to buy food, leave phone in car and have watch, going for a run or w.e leave phone at home and have watch.....going to the office for work....HAVE phone on desk use watch while away from desk. I mean i get its good content to make these videos, but honestly....

[@experiment54]

My Name Thats exactly how it works and also why companies charging for a separate plan is a joke. There should be no extra charge.

[@wwjj64]

If you're going to upcharge the watch by $100 for cellular then it better work.

[@kyliemcknight1206]

Nice testing!! I got my series 2 just over 2 months ago, & it works great! I’m not one to take runs or do any extreme workouts, unless you consider taking care of 30+ dementia & psych patients on a secured unit (many of which are combative etc) a workout lol... & I don’t go anywhere w/out my phone cause I use it for many things the watch can’t do!

[@wesleyjake1509]

Joanna, this was a riot! You are a natural on camera. I really enjoyed the review and you made some good points. I was psyched to see you were on a Jet Ski in the Hudson as that's where I'll be with it too! USCG Aux.Unit.

[@earlessroboticcat7102]

I can’t wait for series 4 so I can see her reactions! 😂

[@tsengalbert2020]

so it looks like the only real problem going all day without your phone was the battery life? (assuming the cellular issue will be fixed via software update)

[@nashwanshah8208]

be happy i am your 2 millionth subscriber i love your videos keep up the good work

[@jbgoldfinger]

Love the 3 year series review of the Apple Watch!!! Nice Job!

[@dakozedgenidze2224]

Where is the series 4 review ?

[@gcxlc]

5:12 Cx

[@crayon2944]

1:08 those air pods must have been hard to get in backwards 😂😂. Cool video

[@brunolara5662]

I have the same one and works perfectly

[@suiblade.]

Waiting for the series 4 review!!!

[@blittedbarbiex3]

Looks like it worked pretty well to me... nothing is perfect

[@GamerRusith]

I really like this different take on a review.

[@rowanstrang8072]

I love that joanna’s waiting till she can get on the subway with a watch and its been seeded as early as the first gen apple watch review

[@ITSL3YT0N]

at 1:08 your put your air pods in the wrong ears

[@KiCharlieL]

how many watches does her dog have now ?! hahahah

[@alexanderstuck9890]

Now that series 4 is out. When will we get the new review video? So much suspense can’t wait.

[@toybulliesofficialalonsosa4370]

Been waiting for this 3rd video !

[@tateyboi039]

Do you have to pay per month on a separate contract for the Apple Watch?

[@meatballgarci7257]

harry tate you pay 10$ a month with an approved carrier 🤷‍♂️

[@occothefalsepanda]

It uses the same contract for your phone and uses the same number it just adds $10

[@NaroaenWanderlust]

Do you know if I have to buy it associated to the carrier? Could I buy it with cellular and wait until there are more carriers in my country to link the watch with my cell?

[@linusdanielsson5448]

Naroa en Wanderlust Exactly what I’m wondering, did you find out about this?

[@minaricanojieun7605]

Who else is waiting for the next one.

[@shravdoesstuff]

this vids are entertaining just thank joanna for have a camera on here the whole time and recording

[@crackpotgolfer2978]

Thanks for wearing all that crazy headgear to give us such a great on the street review Joanna

[@petrsupita]

Fenix5, waking up with 90% after all night tracking. All day activity, steps, HR, notification tracking, Allways on display. 2hrs of swimming, 2h of runnig with GPS, HR etc etc... going sleep with 84% hello?

[@villagranvicent]

Petr Šupita can you make phone calls with the Fenix?

[@reapertheunique]

No, but can and will you use your watch in the mountains for snowboarding, not breaking it when you accidentally bump against rock walls? Use it while diving? Can you go for a 100K bike ride, or what about an obstacle course with dirty streams and mud without losing a lot of battery life? How about activating all those activities without looking the watch, trackback your routes, auto switch during a triathlon (incl. swimming in the open sea)? My Garmin lasts three to fours days while snowboarding or skiing all day (i.e. for the duration of the piste opening hours). I have the Garmin Fenix as well because I actually have an "active lifestyle" not this promo bs. Also, let's be honest, how much do you actually use all that stuff? It's not like people that have an Apple watch will not have an iPhone 7, 8 or even an X. A colleague of mine has an Apple watch for a year or so now and besides the occasional glance at a notification, he doesn't do much with it. He tried though but he grabs his phone most of the time cause it's more convenient. Contactless paying with a watch? Both my CC and debit card have this feature as well and it's free. I don't need to worry about battery life with those cards either. I'm not "against" this watch but for me and I guess Petr as well, it has a lot of useless features and I prefer the robust build of the Garmin Fenix as well as the activity tracking.

[@Sean-vf7qr]

How many people can actually hold up their wrist like we do with our iPhones 😂some people can be glued to their phone for a long time and it’s sad but that’s the world we live in now, no one is going to want to leave their phone at home having this watch maybe just for going out for a quick run or a errand or if your iPhone is dead and let’s say you forgot your charger at home and you need to call someone, is the only thing I see this watch useful for...

[@terranceblount5959]

Ok, I have to believe it to you. Love the creativity of this video and it is amongst my fav. 😎

[@frank_saint]

I just love watching Joanna’s Apple Watch review

[@actuallyaris]

Series 4?

[@s0567840]

Airpods in... The wrong ears?

[@carmike1558]

Ross Mawdsley I was looking for a comment that said this

[@hendow]

N.Y.Carmike me too😂😂😆

[@RacheldeGraaff]

Love your video as always ❤️

[@crabbynebula]

Yo, this scene with the jet ski was freakin amazing, it felt like playing some adventure video game on ps4, cheers

[@experiment54]

You're using it wrong.

[@memissk2690]

That's the point..? No one will ONLY use their watch so that's the point of the challenge.

[@goodguyzacky3066]

experiment54 what you talking about exactly?

[@Satfgk]

I understood that reference

[@playboi7893]

ZVCKm795 The Apple Watch isn‘t there to replace the Phone. Its just a very very helpful Gadget for your Phone and daily life.

[@mrfluffy485]

Memiss K you’re only even supposed to use it for an hour or two at a time without your phone, it’s not meant to go a full day without the phone, but it seems that it will work in a pinch.

[@nofreewill1]

Yep, wouldn't be an Apple product without some glaring drawback. Stickin' with gen 1.

[@jovanleon7]

JNNNK even when it's thicker the battery life still sucked, imagine if they made it thinner.

[@jovanleon7]

JNNNK wow, seriously? Did you not even watch the video? If you turn on the cellular it would barely last a day. And even three days still sucks for a watch.

[@PhotoNERDsUnite]

Fantastic! Well done...

[@kitchenofm]

Great review! Thank you

[@warapobhincheeranun3533]

Cringe

[@serdartepeyurt7422]

She’s way too snobby for my taste

[@travelandwatchcouple]

Lachlan Gross Relax, he just shared his opinion he didn‘t said he didn‘t enjoyed the video

[@dulanawijeratne413]

I love her style of videos it’s so unique

[@Harveyy]

i love these type of videos

[@mightymurph3949]

Can you do this again with the series 4 or 5? This was really well done

[@valeservin4717]

That shout at the end 😂😂😂😂

[@batmanarkham5120]

very nice review to the point

[@xyz12259]

The best part of a new Apple Watch being released is having Joanna reviewing it