Apple Watch Series 7: How to pre-order now

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The Apple Watch Series 7 was announced alongside the iPhone 13 family in September, but pre-orders are now available for the smartwatch.

The 7 Series doesn’t change much from the 6 Series and keeps the same starting price of $ 399, although costs may vary depending on size, case material, and Wi-Fi compared to the cellular. The Series 7 replaces the Series 6 as a flagship option alongside the SE (starting at $ 279) and Series 3 (starting at $ 199).

There are many 7 Series options to choose from, so here are some helpful links:

Those looking for a stainless steel Apple Watch will pay a bit more for a size of 41mm or 45mm. Apple also offers this style of Apple Watch in graphite, gold, or silver. Likewise, it’s $ 100 more for the cellular variant of the stainless steel models.

The Fast Charging Cable for Apple Watch is also available to order at $ 29 – keep in mind that this will charge the Series 7 quickly and charge previous models at a regular price.

The Apple Watch Series 7 starts with a larger Retina display that extends to the edges. It’s a 20% larger screen than the 6 Series, which aims to let you see more, whether it’s a big text message or a long email. And no, the Apple Watch itself didn’t get bigger; the bezels around the screen are significantly smaller to accommodate more screen space at around 1.7 millimeters thick.

The series 7 will come in two variants: 41 mm or 45 mm, representing the small and large sizes of the watch. Both of these sizes are about a millimeter larger than previous Apple Watch sizes. Apple also says it’s a 70% brighter display, which should make content more vivid and easier to see in low-light conditions. The other bonus is that, since this is an always-on display (meaning the screen never dims with key aspects always available) – a key difference between the 7 Series and the SE – it should be easier to take a quick glance at your wrist for information. rather than raising it.

To take advantage of the larger display here, watchOS 8 and the overall interface have been updated. The buttons are bigger and easier to press, but you can also take advantage of new watch faces that extend to the edge of the screen. All the classic apps – including activity, fitness, messages, phone, calendar, and photos – are here and updated to some extent to take advantage of the larger display (for example, display more on one screen or the ability to type on a full keyboard). We would expect any app to perform the same as the Apple Watch Series 6 as it uses a similar chipset inside. However, we don’t expect any significant performance improvements this year.

A bigger screen means a bigger surface and more glass, but Apple promises a crack-resistant front display. We will test it, but it should be more resistant to scratches and drops. The Series 7 is also the first Apple Watch to be dust-resistant (rated IP6X), while retaining the water resistance (rated WR50) that we have seen on previous models.

In terms of health or activity tracking, there are no upgrades here. Like the Apple Watch Series 6, the Series 7 can track your activity, heart rate, take an EKG, detect a fall, and even measure blood oxygen levels. The 7 Series has the same updated sensor as the 6 Series.

You might think Apple put a new battery inside, but Apple still promises the same “all day” battery life, which equates to around 18 hours. The biggest change is faster charging, which can deliver eight hours of battery life in just eight minutes. That’s a significant leap from previous models and it could solve the sleep-tracking battery dilemma that some users have encountered. Apple will include this upgraded charging cable in the box that offers the fast charging upgrades. However, no charge brick is included.

And here’s great news: All previous Apple Watch bands are supported here. This is a big win, as current Apple Watch owners won’t need new straps for the 7 Series. Apple has four new colors for the 7 Series aluminum: Midnight, Starlight, Green, Blue, and (PRODUCT ) Red. Those who opt for stainless steel models can choose between silver, graphite or gold.

Apple Watch Series 7, as we’ve seen with previous year-over-year updates, doesn’t appear to be making a drastic change. However, a larger screen gives you a bigger canvas to interact with Apple Watch and explore the various features. Still, we wish Apple had added some new health features and maybe even more of a redesign. Keeping the starting price of $ 399 with a bigger screen and faster charging feels nice on paper – and we’ll be using the Series 7 soon.

So who is it for? Well, without getting your hands dirty, this is for someone who wants an Apple Watch with an always-on display and the most health features. Those who can pass either of these are probably best served with the Apple Watch SE. And if you currently own an Apple Watch Series 6 and aren’t interested in a bigger screen, you can probably skip the upgrade this year. It’s our budget pick for a smartwatch and doesn’t sacrifice the basic smartwatch experience – you’ll have to lift your wrist for the screen to come alive. There’s also the $ 199 Series 3, but it shows its age in our testing. We would spend the extra $ 80 and choose the SE.

You can also sell your current Apple Watch for cash, which you can use for a Series 7. Decluttr accepts all models and with the code “CNN2021” you can get up to $ 30 extra on your value. exchange.