The Apple Watch Series 7 will officially go on sale on Friday. The embargo on initial test reports has now been lifted. Below is an overview.
The unveiling of the Apple Watch Series 7 was a very special moment. Many leakers around the globe have claimed that the new smartwatch will have a body with flat edges and a slightly larger display. While the display is now indeed larger, the body has only been refined rather than completely redesigned. But what does the media have to say about it?
TechCrunch according to you will immediately notice the size difference in daily use. As a reminder: The Series 7 is available in 41 mm and 45 mm sizes. TechCrunch says:
On the other hand, if you use the Apple Watch every day, you'll immediately notice the difference on your wrist. The upgrade from the Series 6 to the Series 7. The larger model (which we'll focus on below) has a 1.78-inch screen (measured diagonally, like a smartphone) that's been expanded to 1.9 inches. That's 20% more than the Series 6 and 50% more than the Series 3, which somehow managed to hold on.
Apple Watch Series 7 will not convince skeptics
TechCrunch adds that the biggest advantage of the larger display is the new QWERTY keyboard:
The biggest change for everyday use, however, is the new QWERTY keyboard for entering text, either by tapping or by sliding between letters with QuickPath. I'm surprised how well both work on the small screen. As soon as you open the application, an "Apple Watch Keyboard Input" notification appears on your connected iPhone, asking if you want to enter the text via iOS. In most cases, the answer is probably yes. But it's good to have the option if you're going to be separated from your phone for a while (for example).
The Wall Street Journal however finds that the incremental improvements do indeed add up. But the Series 7 is unlikely to convince Apple Watch skeptics:
These incremental improvements add up to a better, if not significantly better, watch experience. If you liked the Apple Watch before, you'll like this one too. If you weren't already convinced that you need a $399 computer on your wrist, the Series 7 probably won't convince you. But if you're an iPhone user thinking about your first smartwatch, this is one to consider.
Battery life remains under criticism
The Verge comes concluded that the larger and brighter display is a nice improvement but not big enough to justify an upgrade for most:
If you have one of the older Apple Watches, I don't think there's anything that would justify an upgrade. All the new features are very nice but not necessary. If there's something that bothers you about your current watch, then by all means buy it if you can afford it. While the Series 3 is still cheap, I no longer consider it a good buy. The Apple Watch SE is a better deal.
CNBC notices It would have been nice if Apple had improved battery life this year instead of just focusing on charging times.
I wish it had a longer battery life. Apple promises up to 18 hours and that's what I got with the Apple Watch Series 7. I just wish Apple could find a way to extend that time to two or three days so I don't have to worry about charging. The faster charger definitely helps but sometimes I still worry about having to find the charger and charge it before I go for a run. But a bigger battery would make it bulkier and I don't want that either.
The consensus among reviewers seems to be that the Apple Watch Series 7 is indeed an evolution of last year's Series 6, but that the advantages of the larger display should not be ignored. Nevertheless, users of the last Apple Watches should not be forced to upgrade this year. Accordingly, the Series 7 could appeal more to users of older models. Now that Apple is officially accepting pre-orders, delivery of the new smartwatch is expected to begin on Friday, October 15. Apple Watch models made of aluminum, stainless steel and titanium are available. Depending on the variant, the 7th generation of the popular smartwatch can cost from 429 euros to 1,859 euros. (Image: Apple)
