Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 7 Featuring Larger Screen Sizes From $399

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 7 at its "California Streaming" event, featuring a new larger design, a new Retina display, thinner borders, better durability, faster charging, and more.

The Series 7 comes in 41mm and 45mm size options, up from 40 and 44mm of previous models, and features a new casing that has a flat base and "softer, more rounded corners," while the screen uses 50% stronger crack-resistant crystal, its strongest ever. Apple says the narrower borders allow the display to maximize screen area, while minimally changing the dimensions of the watch itself.

The touch sensor has been integrated into the OLED panel to reduce display thickness and borders, and Apple says a "subtle wraparound effect" is created by refracted light at the edge of the display for a more seamless integration with the case. Aside from offering greater readability and ease of use, the Series 7 also includes two unique watch faces — Contour and Modular Duo — designed specifically for the new device.

Apple says it has completely reengineered the display to reduce borders by 40%, which allows for nearly 20% more screen area than the series 6, and over 50% more screen area than Series 3. The screen borders alone are just 1.7 mm — 40 percent smaller than those on Apple Watch Series 6. Apple also says the always-on display is 70% brighter indoors when your wrist is down.

The Apple Watch Series 7 also has an IP6X certification, which makes it dust and water resistant, with a WR50 swim proof resistance.

Apple says the Series 7 charges up to 33% faster than previous models, thanks to an updated charging architecture and fast-charging USB-C cable, allowing it to go from zero to 80% charge in 45 minutes, providing eight hours of sleep tracking.

Interface wise, Apple says buttons have been redesigned to take advantage of the larger display, while a new QWERTY keyboard lets you tap or slide from letter to letter with QuickPath.

The new Apple Watch is available in five aluminum colors including midnight, starlight, green, blue, and (PRODUCT)RED. Stainless steel models are available in silver, graphite, and titanium is also available in multiple colors. Apple Watch Series 7 is also compatible with existing watch bands.

"Apple Watch Series 7 delivers significant improvements — from our largest and most advanced display, to enhanced durability and faster charging — making the world's best smartwatch better than ever before," said Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer. "Powered by watchOS 8, Apple Watch brings useful new capabilities to help customers stay connected, track activity and workouts, and better understand their overall health and wellness."

Apple Watch Series 7 prices start from $399 and will be available later this fall.

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[Justin Cymbal]

I’m planning on ordering this at Best Buy when it goes on sale this Black Friday. I use my Apple Watch every day and am glad that Apple continues to improve it each year- especially the heath features

 

[noone]

The case doesn't look very flat to me.

 

[deathcab]

Was hoping they would go with the more "industrial" iPad Pro style design that was rumored on these. Honestly a little disappointed that it looks so similar to the current series. Seems more like of an incremental update.

 

[willzyx]

So it's not a flat screen like all these analysts predicted. Another proof that we should stop listening to these "analysts". Most accurate info always comes from random leakers on Twitter.

 

[tivoboy]

Apple was CLEARLY behind a mis/dis information campaign about what this new device would look like. They are still the master.

 

[tehBrad]

Aw I wanted the flatter edges

 

[_Spinn_]

That looks nothing like the leaks. So no new health features or redesign. What a boring update

 

[Just sayin...]

“Same great battery life” - nothing great about it. Mine quits before the day is over.

 

[JoshuaBru]

What a boring update. What happened to the design language from the new iPhone?

 

[julesme]

Where's the redesign? This is maybe the biggest leak "miss" I can remember in recent years.

 

[Liam555]

I'm glad they didn't go for that ugly flat design. I don't mind it with phones and ipads, but not on a watch.

 

[fwmireault]

Apple totally had us. The new design looks nice but huge disappointment for battery life

 

[newyorksole]

Damn… we have to wait until next year for the REAL update.

For the first time in a few years… I might not upgrade lol.

 

[dukebound85]

HAAAA series 3 still around? WTF Apple

 

[Oohara]

Was really looking forward to the flat sides in line with the iPhone and iPad Pro/Mini designs. Maybe next time.

 

[Wildkraut]

Now we know why Apple recently kept banning and causing senseless release issues with that keyboard app.
Look Ma, now the Apple watch suddenly supports flicks...

Anti-competition at its finest.

Apple accused of unfairly banishing Watch keyboard app for the visually impaired from its software souk

FlickType claims it's being squeezed to force an acquisition

www.theregister.com

 

[Phil1975]

Delayed to later this fall bummer …!

 

[NyCeEvO]

While the flat design would’ve been cool, it’s hilarious how many people with “insider information” got it wrong. You have to think Apple enjoys trolling them and watching the fallout & backlash when they prove leakers wrong.

 

[_Spinn_]

Available later this fall? I guess they are having production issues. I was planning on getting the 7 for my first Watch but after this nothingburger I might just get the 6.

 

[Deadeyeshark]

Underwhelming update.

 

[happydude]

“Same great battery life” - nothing great about it. Mine quits before the day is over.

agreed. can't even use gps for more than a 6 hour bike ride...not a sport watch. it's a lifestyle watch.

 

[Kingofclouds]

Series 3 WTF?!

 

[jz0309]

AW8 it is for me…

 

[moogles]

What happened, how did seemingly everyone get it wrong?! Incredibly underwhelming update all things considered