Apple Watch Series 7: how to pre-order

Like clockwork, Apple announced a new Apple Watch model at its “California Streaming” event in September alongside the iPhone 13, iPad and iPad Mini. The Apple Watch Series 7 is the latest flagship and sits at the top of Apple’s current smartwatch lineup, which still includes the SE and Series 3 to round out the lineup. Featuring a slightly redesigned design and larger screen, the Series 7 is available in a 41mm configuration (down from 40mm) starting at $ 399 or in a 45mm configuration (down from 44mm), each with optional cellular radios. After Apple’s initial announcement that it billed them for a “later this fall” release, we now know the new models are due out on October 15, and you can pre-order them on Apple’s site starting Friday. October 8 at 5:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m. ET.

Note: We’ll update this article as more retailers open up pre-order listings, along with Apple’s own direct links and finalized pricing for the full 7 Series lineup.

What’s new

The Apple Watch Series 7 highlights this new, larger display that expands the screen closer to the edges for a more complete aesthetic and displays more actionable information at once. It has a slight curve on its far edges, although Apple says the watch is more durable overall thanks to a 50% thicker glass cover and an IP6X rating for better resistance to dirt and sand.

New 7-series exclusive dials promise to power that additional screen, while the watch retains a physical footprint close to that of its predecessor. Apple has also improved charging speeds, including a new USB-C wireless magnetic fast charger with the watch that it says will charge up to 33% faster.

On the software side, the Apple Watch Series 7 runs watchOS 8, supports a full swipe keyboard for text entry, is compatible with new workouts, and retains all of the health tracking features found on previous iterations: tracking sleep, heart rate and blood oxygen. fall monitoring and detection that now registers during workouts. There’s a lot to enjoy if you’re in the market for a new Apple Watch and prefer to have Apple’s latest and greatest iteration.

The Series 7 aluminum-cased watches come in a midnight, starlight, updated blue, (PRODUCT) RED, and new dark green colourway, so there’s a bit of choice if you go for a low-key, bold, or rugged one. see. Let’s break down everything there is to offer here before diving deeper into specific setups.

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How to pre-order Apple Watch Series 7

With the upcoming release of the Apple Watch Series 7, you’ll be able to pre-order your preferred setup directly from Apple starting October 8 at 5:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m.ET. The main options that you should choose, besides your favorite color, are size and connectivity. The base configuration of the Apple Watch Series 7 is a 41mm, GPS-only model, priced at $ 399. If the Series 7 follows the same pricing convention as the Series 6, you should be able to outfit the 41mm version with a cellular connection for an additional $ 100. If you have a larger wrist or prefer larger screens, the 45mm-only model with GPS will likely cost $ 429, while its cell-equipped counterpart climbs up to $ 529. We will confirm these Series 7 prices and update as soon as Apple announces prices beyond the starting $ 399.

How to pre-order Apple Watch Series 7 from phone carriers

Most of the major phone carriers in the US will also offer the Apple Watch Series 7 cellular for pre-order, which can help if you’d rather buy the smartwatch with a monthly plan that you might already have for your phone. We expect Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile to all offer Series 7 in each of its colors at the same starting price as Apple for its cellular models.

Apple has confirmed that when you buy an Apple Watch Series 7 equipped with a cell phone from its own store and activate it on Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint / T-Mobile, you will get $ 100 back.

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More premium box options and custom configurator

Apple has also been offering the latest premium watch in additional case materials for years. This generation is no different, with Apple confirming that the Series 7 will be sold in stainless steel and titanium finishes, as well as bracelet options from the luxury fashion store Hermès. The easiest way to pre-order them is directly from Apple, as not all retailers sell the most luxurious watches, and most people go for the aluminum models, which offer the same features at a lower price.

The Apple Watch Studio, Apple’s own online store for outfitting the exact Apple Watch custom setup a customer chooses, is making a comeback for the Series 7. If you prefer an Apple Watch in a particular size combination , finish, color and strap, you can make your choice and pay the configured price directly from Apple. This is the only way to order one of the popular solo buckle straps with your Apple Watch, as these fixed length straps are only sold by Apple.