Apple Watch Series 7 Tidbits: S7 Chip, Storage Remains 32GB, USB-C Fast Charging Cable in the Box, and More

[jz0309]

I’m confused on charging. If 8 minutes gives 8 hours of charge, then 24 mins should get through a day (3x8=24 hours)— but 45 mins only gives 80%, according to Apple. So is this assuming 0% battery, which never happens? Or something else?

Charging is not a linear function… faster early and past 80% it goes rather slow… mostly temp concerns and also battery longevity

 

[jwernz15]

I believe that charging is not linear. It charges slower when the battery is closer to 100%.

Okay, understood. So if my watch is already at, say 85%, I wouldn’t receive 8 hours of charge in 8 mins cause it’s so close to full?

 

[danny842003]

So would it be smarter to get a series 6 if I'm looking at buying a watch? Not trying to sound dumb, but trying to get the best bang for my buck.

Get an SE if your main concern is value for money.

 

[satchmo]

But if you get the S7 you can join…

 

[dojoman]

Any word on Sapphire glass displays on the Series 7 Stainless Steel and Titanium models?

Same question EVERY SINGLE YEAR.

 

[Nismo73]

Might as well go from my 4 to 6s or wait a year for 8.

 

[imola.zhp]

or you can just go to the link below and look it up yourself ... geez

Apple Watch - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Thank you! It would have taken almost no extra effort to include a link or the wights of the S6. When I googled I got a bunch of crappy article links.

 

[Patriks7]

Was waiting to see what they announce, while the bigger display is nice, I think I will just rather upgrade the battery in my Series 5 for 1/5th of the price and use it for another year.

 

[Darth Tulhu]

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.

You say enthusiasts, but I believe the term "spoiled" is more accurate.

I find it extremely unreasonable to expect revolutionary changes to mature devices like these at ANY time, let alone on an INSANE annual basis. Apple's engineers deserve at least some credit, I think.

It simply doesn't make sense to replace computers (unless you make money off them), phones, headphones, cars, refrigerators, houses, A/C units, washers and dryers, TVs, watches, etc. every single damn year. You just wait until the one you own has run it's course, and upgrade if or when it makes sense.

I think this mentality is the equivalent of expecting next year's Tesla to hover instead of use wheels. And if Tesla actually achieved that, people would still be pissed the following year because that model didn't fly like an airplane, not just hover. Tesla would've become "stale" if the 2nd year hover model would give you twice the mileage instead.

 

[dannys1]

Wow, and I thought last year’s bump was minor. This is basically nothing except a 1 mm bigger display.

1mm sounds like nothing, however it's 20% bigger than the Series 4, 5 and 6...

It's also 70% brighter always on
You've got software enhancements like keyboard typing, swiping and calc
It's stronger, more durable, has better screen protection and is more dust proof (which is useful for someone who actually damaged the sensors in their watch with building dust)
Plus fast charging - being able to get enough for sleep tracking with just 8 minutes of charging is pretty cool/useful
And then of course the new colours.

Put yeah apart from that, it's basically no different...

 

[KrisLord]

I believe that charging is not linear. It charges slower when the battery is closer to 100%.

Also the 8 minutes was 8 hours of sleep tracking, so the screen is off and a lot of other elements of the watch are too.

 

[Darth Tulhu]

Typical reaction at MR, been like this for a long time…

I've been here for a while, and at some point I've been labeled a hater too (there was no forgiving those butterfly keyboards), so I'll leave the kettle's color alone.

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

Indeed.

I still think that its design is too feminine for me, but my wife loves it.

I also don't see a "gotta have it" factor yet for me, but I'm getting both old and fat so my interest in it rises every year they add health and fitness features. That whole "close your rings" thing is both catchy and clever.

 

[james2538]

Does fast charging work on the S6 with that USB-C charger?

Nope, if you look on the product page for the USB-C charging cable it states that fast charging is only compatible with the Series 7

 

[gfurry]

Does anyone know how thick the Apple Watch 7 is? The 6 is 10.4mm and just fine. I had issues hitting the Apple watch 3 on things more than any other watch possibly due to it being a slightly thicker 11.4mm

 

[Darth Tulhu]

But if you get the S7 you can join…


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Ah, the token. How funny. From what I saw in the Keynote videos, I'm happy some have come a bit further in that regard, at least.

 

[groove-agent]

While the larger screen was welcomed, the series 7 was a bit of a yawnfest. By no means a game changer.

 

[james2538]

It kinda seems like the odd number series watches are now S-lite cycles. Series 5 also only got improvements to the display (always on) and a minor new feature (compass) while carrying along the same processor from the previous generation.

Was really hoping for a redesign to replace my Series 4, as I want the always on feature. Probably gonna just pick up a used Series 6 instead. Especially since it we may not see the Series 7 release until November or December.

 

[iDento]

I’m using the Series 4 and it’s still great. I would update if I was still using the Series 2,1, or 0.

 

[iDento]

It kinda seems like the odd number series watches are now S-lite cycles. Series 5 also only got improvements to the display (always on) and a minor new feature (compass) while carrying along the same processor from the previous generation.

Was really hoping for a redesign to replace my Series 4, as I want the always on feature. Probably gonna just pick up a used Series 6 instead. Especially since it we may not see the Series 7 release until November or December.

But series 6 was a minor update too.

 

[jimbobb24]

edit- deleted as someone else had responded with same comment.

 

[dannys1]

You say enthusiasts, but I believe the term "spoiled" is more accurate.

I find it extremely unreasonable to expect revolutionary changes to mature devices like these at ANY time, let alone on an INSANE annual basis. Apple's engineers deserve at least some credit, I think.

It simply doesn't make sense to replace computers (unless you make money off them), phones, headphones, cars, refrigerators, houses, A/C units, washers and dryers, TVs, watches, etc. every single damn year. You just wait until the one you own has run it's course, and upgrade if or when it makes sense.

I think this mentality is the equivalent of expecting next year's Tesla to hover instead of use wheels. And if Tesla actually achieved that, people would still be pissed the following year because that model didn't fly like an airplane, not just hover. Tesla would've become "stale" if the 2nd year hover model would give you twice the mileage instead.

I agree to an extent. However I do replace my Apple devices very often. I find it cheaper as when they're still a relatively current spec you can get most of your money back - if you just run it into the ground it's worthless and then you have to start all over again. I've bought every iPhone since the day the first one game out, so that's not a trend i'm about to stop - I enjoy the updates very year but even when they're small I at least get a handset in perfect condition with a new oleophobic coating (as that's often worn out after a year), with full battery life in a new colour.

But i've had my Model S for 4 years now and after 2 it was really starting to show it's age - Tesla make lots of quite big updates every few months - i'm due to get a new car at the end of the year and it honestly feels long over due.

I did buy the new watch each year for the first 4, but i've stick with the Series 4 for a while now, I'll get a Series 7 though. Dishwashers, washing machines, heat pumps, etc I agree with you on - TV's not every year, but I think there's sufficient upgrades if you're into them every 4 years.

The thing is I don't moan about the upgrades not being enough like everyone seems to on here - literally every iPhone since about the 2nd people have complained the upgrades weren't enough. It happens with just about every device, released or rumoured on here - it's just a constant moanville.

 

[dumastudetto]

Bigger display, S7 efficiency gains to potentially improve battery run times, more health tracking benefits, new watch faces, a beautifully refined design, and significantly faster charging to aid sleep tracking.

This is a significant upgrade even for S6 owners.

I'm upgrading!

 

[votdfak]

My 6 has to be charged every 38 hours or so.

With always on and background app refresh?

 

[Wildkraut]

❤️

https://twitter.com/x/status/1437845736951992321

 

[centauratlas]

Does it matter if you don't have WiFi 6 in your home?

Some people do of course, I had to replace an older router and ended up with the Netgear RAXE500. So far it is okay. I wish Apple was still making the Airports - updated of course.