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Apple Watch Series 7 is best smart watch to buy: Know why?
Apple Watch Series 5 was my first true smartwatch experience and my first wearable from the Apple ecosystem. Why “true” because I get to shuffle between multiple devices due to the nature of my job, but none stays with me for a very long time. Series 5, launched in 2019, fared well and became my daily companion, keeping me connected to people and things I cared about most. At the same time, it encouraged me to be active and do more to set a new benchmark for myself. The year passed, and Apple had another new smartwatch, the Series 6, in 2020. It introduced the Blood Oxygen sensor and some tricks here and there that pushed me to upgrade.
This year, at Apple’s California Streaming event in September, when Jeff Williams, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, showcased the new Series 7, I knew for a fact that it wasn’t as big of an update, and I could skip it. Well, that’s what I initially assumed. I have been using the Apple Watch Series 7 for a few days, and the improvements over the Series 6 have already flattened me. So much that I confidently say that this is the best smartwatch money can buy, but at the same time, this is not for everyone. So, long story short, who should buy it?
Apple Watch Series 7: What I loved
Starting with the design, the Apple Watch Series 7 looks identical to the Series 6. Until you look closely. The larger display stands out, and the refractive edges create a subtle wraparound effect that looks elegant on the Series 7. The new Watch also appears as a bumped up version to the Series 6, and no surprises there as the new models come in 41mm and 45mm sizes compared to the 40mm and 44mm seen on the Series 6.
The Apple Watch Series 7 features the familiar Always-On Retina display, which is roughly 20 per cent larger than the Watch SE and Series 6. Compared to the entry-level Series 3, the Series 7 has nearly 50 per cent more screen space. Apple has introduced new finishes, something we have seen on earlier versions as well. It comes in Green, Blue, PRODUCT(RED), Starlight, and Midnight colours. I got the blue coloured model, and it looks fantastic.Apple Watch Series 7
The Series 7 sports 1.7mm borders, the tiniest we have seen on Apple Watch models so far. The softer and more rounded corners on the Series 7 also make an impression during everyday use. Another thing that looked like a minor bump was the display, which was up to 70 per cent brighter indoors when the wrist is down, something Apple stressed during the keynote.
The 396×484 pixels screen resolution on the Series 7 is the best you can get on a smartwatch so far. The Aluminium models come with front glass, while the Stainless steel and Titanium models come with Sapphire front crystal. Feature-wise, Series 7 is the same as Series 6. But, thanks to a larger display, the Series 7 packs a built-in keyboard for Messages that uses the QuickPath function. I have been using Series 7 to type back small texts and respond to the messages. It works flawlessly. The good thing about the Series 7 is Apple has redesigned and enlarged buttons to complement the extended size of the Apple Watch. This makes it easier to tap keys on the screen while using Series 7.
Same as other Apple Watch models, the Series 7 also comes with a dust and water-resistant body. In addition, the Series 7 comes with IP6X certification, a first for Apple Watch, and WR50 certification for water resistanceThe biggest jump for me in Series 7 has been in battery life. Compared to Series 6, my Series 7 offered more standby hours with almost identical everyday use. The battery life improvement on the Series 7 is even more apparent when taking overnight discharge on standby, which was way less than what I used to get on the Series 6. The Apple Watch Series 6 lasted for roughly a day, and I had to charge it before leaving for work. On the contrary, the Apple Watch Series 7 manages to cut through almost two full workdays with around 20 per cent battery still left, which is incredible. Even with charging, the Series 7 is quicker and it takes 45 minutes to go from 0 to 80 per cent.
Apple Watch Series 7: Who should buy and who should not?
If you’ve read this far, you know how big or small an upgrade the Series 7 is over its predecessors. But, still, a big question here is whether you should consider buying the new Series 7 if you already own the Series 5 or the Series 6? Well, if you have Series 5, then Series 7 is a good upgrade, considering it offers plenty of upgrades plus a Blood Oxygen monitor that’s crucial. However, for people using Series 6, Series 7 can be skipped because it costs more or less the same as Series 6, so why again spend the same amount on incremental upgrades? On the other hand, people using the Apple Watch Series 4 or older can go for the Series 7 as it offers some new features and plenty of upgrades.
Currently, the Apple Watch Series 7 is the best smartwatch you can find on the market, even when taking all the Galaxy, Fitbits, and others are taken into consideration.
If you’re someone who wants more upgrades to the Apple Watch, including design refreshes, then you should wait for the Apple Watch Series 8 in 2022, which is likely to pack major upgrades, including the design.
Let us know in the comments section what you think about the new Apple Watch Series 7.
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Apple is giving a huge discount on its gadgets: Details inside
If you want to buy an iPhone and were waiting for a nice offer, then we have a piece of good news for you! Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 has begun and they are offering major discounts on various smartphones, laptops, and smart TVs, among others.
The sale is live now on the e-commerce platform with no-cost EMI options and exchange discounts on various products. In addition to this, Amazon has also partnered with several banks including ICICI, Kotak Bank, and RBL so that customers get instant discounts of up to 10% using their cards and EMI transactions.
Customers can easily enjoy this summer sale and get massive discounts on iPhones. They can also compare prices on Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2022 before making a purchase.
Amazon Summer Sale May 2022: Discount offer on iPhone 13
Apple’s coveted phone model iPhone 13 in the 128 GB storage model will be available during the Amazon Summer Sale May 2022 for Rs 64,900. The MRP of the phone is Rs 79,900. This means that the customers will be able to enjoy a discount of up to Rs 15,000 on the purchase of the iPhone 13.
If you have an old iPhone in working condition then you will also be eligible to receive another additional discount worth up to Rs 17,000 on the iPhone 13.
Buy at Rs. 64,900 (MRP – Rs. 79,900)
Features of Apple iPhone 13
The iPhone is powered by an A15 Bionic processor with 6 core CPU. Apart from this, it has 16 core neural engines. With the iPhone 13, up to 512 GB of storage will be available. The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch Retina XDR display with 1000 nits brightness.
The iPhone 13 has a 12-megapixel dual rear camera setup. This time a new wide-angle camera has been given, whose aperture is f/1.6. With this, there is support for sensor optical stabilisation. Night mode has been made better than before. The second lens is also 12 megapixels ultra-wide and has an aperture of f/2.4.