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Apple Watch Series 7 Tidbits: S7 Chip, Storage Remains 32GB, USB-C Fast Charging Cable in the Box, and More
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I have the 4 and completely fine with it. I don't recommend the 3 in any way shape or form, Not sure why it's even an option!
I think Apples needs it employees on site and back to work ASAP. They are really struggling with moving products forward this year.
If you don’t have a USB C charger, which those iPhone and Apple Watch only owners may not, then it’s an added expense now. Maybe cheap or expensive but you still not need to buy a USB C charger and have two chargers and cables. They really should have made the iPhone USB C also.
I read online a lot of the senior engineers have jumped ship.
The only thing I care about this update is the swipe keyboard. Which is crazy not to have as a software update. I know then there would be no reason to upgrade if Apple made it available but this update is extremely lacking.
This will be a HUGE upgrade from my Series 3. I am super excited about this.
Guess this year’s watch is more a ”tick”: Better charging, totally different way of connecting stuff internally, slightly bigger screen … Can’t risk doing all that _and_ introduce new sensors and whatnot. Chances are that next year’ll be a “tock“, building on the technological foundation of this year’s changes.
S5 also brought the AOD and little else, but it was the foundation the S6 could rely upon.
S5 also brought the AOD and little else, but it was the foundation the S6 could rely upon.
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That will be the new feature on iPhone 14 😂
Darth Tulhu
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Fellas, Apple never has and never will give you EVERYTHING you want on the outset.
This new Watch has a bigger screen, which in my mind is THE single best upgrade it could've gotten, all while keeping last year's performance the same.
It's like getting a bigger car, one that carries more passengers (and the paint scratches less), that fills up fuel quicker, and yet consumes the same amount of fuel.
How is that not an engineering achievement?
Tough crowd.
This new Watch has a bigger screen, which in my mind is THE single best upgrade it could've gotten, all while keeping last year's performance the same.
It's like getting a bigger car, one that carries more passengers (and the paint scratches less), that fills up fuel quicker, and yet consumes the same amount of fuel.
How is that not an engineering achievement?
Tough crowd.
I also have a Series 4 and was hoping to be compelled to upgrade, especially as my battery life is definitely waning these days, but unfortunately - I still don't think it's enough. I like the larger screen, and I'm ready for the always on display mine doesn't have - but I need more than last years everything else. Guess I'll be waiting for the 8
I’m glad the new fast charger is included in the box.
The Watch 7 still feels fishy though. Almost none of the rumors were true, there we apparently production issues late in the game, the announcement yesterday was light on details, and no release date yet. It seems like what we are getting is Apple’s backup plan after a very late pivot during development.
The Watch 7 still feels fishy though. Almost none of the rumors were true, there we apparently production issues late in the game, the announcement yesterday was light on details, and no release date yet. It seems like what we are getting is Apple’s backup plan after a very late pivot during development.
The thing is people on this website are by definition enthusiasts. A lot of people here will buy the new device every single year.
These incremental updates look like a flop or disappointment to people who have the last model. In reality though, the vast majority of people don’t upgrade every year so if you keep your device for a few years all these updates add up and all of a sudden going from a Series 4 to a 7 does look enticing.
I’ve never had an Apple watch and I have to say this year looks appealing to me. People like me are the customer Apple is really after with the Watch at this point still.
Why is this bad advice? Because you don't agree with it? And the details were in the article itself, as well as my correction of the headline.
Everyone has their own reasons, mate.
Why do you assume I don’t have WiFi 6 at home?
Except YOU are not citing ANY reasons.
There are plenty people out there for whom the S7 is absolutely worth it…
Typical reaction at MR, been like this for a long time…
While the S7 is not for me, I do think it has great new features and it will continue to sell and attract new users
Always on display in S5 was maybe the best thing they’ve ever added (ok, maybe GPS in gen 2).
I believe that charging is not linear. It charges slower when the battery is closer to 100%.