Sure, one poll on one forum. And it's now only 60% (18 people)...
Series 6 owners: Are you upgrading to the series 7?
I am upgrading as it's a no brainer for me. We get wellness money from work which covers Apple Watches up to $300 plus the AW6 trade in, which makes the GPS only version at a cost of nothing, or the cellular version for $19...so why not LOLforums.macrumors.com
Almost no one, except for currently 64 percent of the responders to that poll.
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New Image Offers Clearer Look at Apple Watch Series 7 Screen Size Compared to Series 6
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That's just being pedantic. My point is that for those who don't see a huge difference in the series 6 and 7 would be less likely to upgrade. You don't see people upgrading cars every year - why should people be upgrading their smartwatch every year? Of course, that's not to say you shouldn't. It just seems unlikely.
Highly doubtful that you'll get faster charging with the USB C puck on your your S5.
Just look at technology from the 80s. It’s all sock garters and flapper dresses!
Not sure exactly what you’re implying about how we look at people 100 years ago— If you’re referring to how “primitive” that age now appears to us… think about it this way:
The difference between the year 1300 and 1700 in terms of technological and cultural development was in many ways not even as great as the difference between, say, 1880 and today. Change is accelerating, and the next century is poised to see change at break-neck speed.
Only in the past 30 years was the internet developed. We’re now seeing the beginnings of automation, supercomputers that are on our person at all times, video conferencing, social media, augmented and virtual reality, robotics, self-driving/electric cars, commercial space flight, drones, usable jet packs and flying personal vehicles, nanotechnology, CRISPR, 3D printing, etc. etc… all these things and more are just in their infancy, and culture changes along with them. These technologies themselves will drive faster advancement. Most of these things could just barely even be imagined by people 100 years ago.
The next 100 years will (once again) see technological and social change unlike anything witnessed in human history. In other words, people looking back at us 100 years from now will see a society appearing even more distant than we see those 100 years ago.
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Well, it's all very personal. I chose to upgrade from S6 not because of the screen size but because of battery usage. My 1yo S6 is at 74% battery condition and I can really feel the decline. Similarly, each year I'm buying a new iPhone Pro and a new MacBook Pro. I lose some money, sure. But also I usually resell my previous models for around 50-60% original price, so it's not really that bad. I travel a lot, and believe me, in some countries (i.e. India, Ethiopia), to consistently charge your device is a challenge. Electricity in the socket is not stable, it drops off etc., hence the huge battery issues.
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That screenshot shows that the usable screen size increase is significant.
Given that, I highly doubt Apple will redesign the watch any sooner that at least two more cycles.
Given that, I highly doubt Apple will redesign the watch any sooner that at least two more cycles.
“Meh”…when someone uses that word I immediately think of someone who is annoying, a downer and basically someone I would not want to spend time with…..no offense to u at all sir u might be a great guy it’s just something that comes to mind is all. Have a great day!
I have lung disease and the AW oxygen sensor is hit or miss. You can buy a dedicated finger pulse oximeter for less than $30.
Just looking at that comparison image makes me think that a bright yellow colored Watch would be a hit.
Even a faster processor would be considered a small thing, but I would consider it huge since it really could quicker
You could always buy 2 if you want to be in the Apple ecosystem. I have the 5 and ordered the 7. Pair both. Wear one, when you need a battery top and want to make it into the next morning, switchover.
It's always nice to watch Applewatch owners watch other Applewatch owners watch the latest Applewatch while watching my own Applewatch
I'd like to see this too. I'm really surprised that this comparison has not been published anywhere (that I've seen).
To be honest your probably right, the screen will probably look larger on the previous generations if what’s on the screen has black borders.
Also you have to remember the extra mm of screen is actually on the curvature of the glass which we all know reflects light… so some details may in fact be a little harder to see then previous generations