Apple Watch Series 7 Larger Display Allows for Full On-Screen Keyboard

[MacRumors]

Thanks to the larger display on the Apple Watch Series 7, users can now use a full keyboard right on their wrist. Users will be able to tap or slide across letters to type, in which case watchOS will use "machine learning to predict the word you’re typing."

The new Apple Watch Series 7, which comes in larger 41mm and 45mm sizes, features larger displays compared to the Series 6 thanks to smaller bezels.

Alongside a full keyboard, Apple says it has redesigned the buttons and menus across watchOS to make it easier to tap on the larger displays. Due to reported production issues, the Apple Watch Series 7 will be available later this fall, with no specific date currently given.

Article Link: Apple Watch Series 7 Larger Display Allows for Full On-Screen Keyboard

 

[Zachari]

I was a little peeved that there wasn't a huge design overhaul, but that big screen size looks really nice.

 

[_Spinn_]

I was a little peeved that there wasn't a huge design overhaul, but that big screen size looks really nice.

Same here.

 

[JCCL]

Would like to understand how this is not in the 44 but the 41mm has it

 

[macsplusmacs]

Sold.

The big screen sold it for me.

 

[cloudphrenia]

I wonder what the price will be? I’m glad it won’t be released right away. Now I have more time to decide between the aluminum and stainless steel.

 

[ericg301]

so that's why they rejected that 3rd party keyboard app, eh?

 

[contacos]

I can’t imagine doing anything worse. Also, this explains why they kicked out that 3rd party keyboard app. F em for that

 

[fel10]

Still don't see a reason to upgrade from a 6

 

[tgwaste]

worst incremental upgrade to date.

 

[naturalstar]

I'll wait for the 8.

 

[The Game 161]

Cool I guess. Annoyed there’s no battery life improvements.

 

[ikramerica]

Maybe next time they will include real buttons, like with numbers on them, so you can calculate tips?

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

Right, that can “only” work on the 7. Funny one of the more popular keyboard apps left the App Store a few weeks back for current watch models.

 

[mypyh4ooo]

How embarrassing..will not be upgrading this year unfortunately. The screen size will make very little difference to a lot of people IMO. I made the mistake of upgrading to the 6 from the 5 and I will not be doing this again. 😌

 

[Caliber26]

I wonder what the price will be? I’m glad it won’t be released right away. Now I have more time to decide between the aluminum and stainless steel.

They said it’ll start at $399, which is the same price point for the AW6.

 

[Spock]

so that's why they rejected that 3rd party keyboard app, eh?

Pretty much, wouldn't want any of those cheapskates that aren't upgrading this year to get all the cool features.. I don't understand how that isn't considered anti-competitive.

 

[anthonymoody]

LOL at how badly the rumors of the squared off edges got it wrong. I wonder if that was a sting to catch leakers.

 

[alexandr]

right, 'cause the keyboard feature absolutely can't happen on older watches...

 

[macsplusmacs]

Pretty much, wouldn't want any of those cheapskates that aren't upgrading this year to get all the cool features.. I don't understand how that isn't considered anti-competitive.

How do we know that company did not use a private api agains the rules? Was it verified they didn't?

 

[QCassidy352]

How embarrassing..will not be upgrading this year unfortunately. The screen size will make very little difference to a lot of people IMO. I made the mistake of upgrading to the 6 from the 5 and I will not be doing this again. 😌

I upgraded from the 5 to the 6 because I got a good deal, but it want a huge upgrade, not is this. Pretty minimal. I’ll stick with my 6.

 

[BornAgainMac]

The biggest feature for me was that it works with existing bands.

 

[JosephAW]

I finally turned on swipe on my iPhone and I am starting to get good at it. Wondering if the experience is as good on the watch?

 

[Return Zero]

I think I'll upgrade from my S4. I don't care about health features or squared edges. I love the bigger screen and quicker charging.

 

[BigDO]

Was looking forward to upgrading from the S6 if there was a redesign, but now don’t think so. not even a new health measurement?