In September 2018, I reviewed the Apple Watch Series 4[1], but then returned it because I wasn't sure I would be using an iPhone as my primary smartphone and I thought the Galaxy Watch[2] better met my device agnostic needs. It turns out that the Apple Watch just does so much more...and much better.
After trying all three new iPhone X variants and choosing to stick with the iPhone XS[3], I decided to also pick up a LTE model Apple Watch Series 4 Nike+ Edition[4]. After two weeks, I realize it is the best smartwatch available today for a number of reasons.
The Apple Watch Series 4 is actually so good, it will likely keep me using an iPhone when in the past I might jump back to an Android and just use an iPhone for testing purposes to cover here on ZDNet. These last couple weeks of discovery and diving deep into using the Apple Watch has given me an appreciation for it that I haven't had for a while. I even went for the LTE version to use with T-Mobile DIGITS, thanks in part to ZDNet's Jason Cipriani's take on cellular functionality[5].
Also: Apple Watch Series 4 review: Best for iPhone owners, but not the best smartwatch[6]
As I stated in the title, the Apple Watch is not required to get work done and make it through the day, but it has become so convenient in so many areas that I don't want to take it off. I've been running these last couple of weeks with the Apple Watch on my left wrist and my Garmin Fenix 5 Plus[7] on my right