Apple Watch Series 7 Is Here, It’s Larger Screen And Stronger
September 14, 2021Apple has launched its highly anticipated Apple Watch Series 7. Like the rumors’ suggested, the new timepiece is slightly larger with extremely narrow bezels. Touting it as an edge-to-edge display, the screen is 20% wider than the Series 6’s and with40% thinner bezels (1.7mm). Though the entire look hasn’t changed much, the watch has more rounded corners and a thicker glass.
The Series 7 comes in 41mm and 45mm sizes with an always-on retina display that is about 70% brighter indoors than that of the Series 6. It also has a new QWERTY keyboard that can be typed or swiped with QuickPath. On device machine learning tries to anticipate a user’s next word based on the context of a sentence, making it more convenient to type on.
Apple says the Series 7’s front crystal is over 50% thicker than that of the Series 6, which should make it more resistant to cracks. The watch is also certified IP6X dust-resistant and with a water resistance rating of WR50. On a single charge, the Series 7 offers 18-hour battery life. It charges 33% faster than the Series 6 with its magnetic fast charger USB-C cable.
Like its predecessors the new watch comes with an electrical heart sensor and ECG app, and a Blood Oxygen sensor and app. There are also new workout types, Mindfulness app, better access to Apple Wallet and Home app as well as enhancements to Messages and the Photo app. The watch’s aluminum case is available in midnight, starlight, green, and a new blue and (PRODUCT)RED.
Apple Watch Series 7 will start at $399 (US), Apple Watch SE starts at $279 (US), and Apple Watch Series 3 starts at $199 (US). The Series 7 will replace the Series 6 and will be available to purchase in the next month or so. Unlike previous years, a definitive date hasn’t been set in stone but WatchOS 8 will be available on September 20th.
WatchOS 8
The introduction of the updated OS brings with it additional watch faces, which take advantage of the Series 7’s larger display. Overall wellness can be improved with the new Mindfulness app, sleep respiratory rate tracking, Tai Chi and PIlates workout types.
This is what you can expect from the new OS:
– Uses advanced algorithms to analyze GPS, heart rate, accelerometer, and gyroscope data to detect when users begin a ride
– Cycling workouts have auto-pause and resume
– Accurately measure active calories when riding an e-bike
– New voice feedback through the built-in speaker of Watch, or AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones
– Automatically announce workout milestones and Activity ring status
