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This latest wearable Series Eleven delivers the feature most people really need from a smartwatch: longer battery life.

In other aspects, the updated device serves as a direct replacement from the previous model, matching it in appearance, dimensions and features, with the majority of enhancements derived from the operating system.

This new model furthermore £30 cheaper in the UK, available from 369 pounds (€449/$399 USD/679 Australian dollars), positioned above the recently updated Watch SE at £219 in the budget category and the premium Ultra 3 at £749 at the high end.

Build and Interface

Following the design of Series Ten, the latest iteration measures only 9.7 millimeters in thickness, creating a trim appearance when worn, simple to slide below clothing and more comfortable during sleep.

The 2,000nit OLED screen remains sufficiently luminous for seeing indoors and out, maintaining readability when viewed from different angles, making quickly looking to check time or messages easy.

It is covered by glass which is twice as scratch resistant compared to previous models, although not as hard compared to sapphire, which is reserved on the pricier titanium models.

Capability and Runtime

The updated wearable features identical S10 processor from the previous generation but now supports optional 5G and improved connectivity during situations away from civilization.

Energy storage demonstrate growth in storage significantly for the 42mm and 46mm watches respectively.

Bigger version achieved approximately 48 hours in testing including sleep monitoring when not used for fitness.

Most people will just about monitor two full days with overnight use prior to requiring power, requiring about 66 minutes with a 20-watt or more powerful adapter (sold separately), achieving around 70% in 30 minutes.

Should you go out for a run, the device can continue approximately eight hours for monitoring, adequate time for endurance events or extended activities.

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: Two size variants
• Profile depth: 9.7 millimeters
• Mass: about 30g or 37g
• Processor: S10 processor
• Memory: 64GB
• Watch OS: latest watchOS
• Swim capability: 50 metres (5ATM)
• Health tracking: Heart rate, ECG, Blood oxygen, Temperature, depth, mic, speaker, Near-field communication, Global navigation, compass, altimeter
• Communication options: Bluetooth technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, NFC, Ultra-wideband, optional 5G

Software Enhancements

This new model ships with updated software, compatible with all models since the sixth generation and newer.

It adds Apple's new transparent design elements, creating display features partially transparent, plus introducing additional display styles: a big digital interface named Flow that responds to movement plus an analog display named Exactograph, that separates hours, minutes and seconds as separate indicators.

The most impressive innovation centers on gesture control, where you rapidly twist your hand backward and reversing to dismiss things returning to the watch face.

This functions without looking at the device to view the screen, meaning you can stop notifications with a satisfying flick via arm movement.

Wellness Monitoring

The Apple Watch includes an extensive fitness analysis system of capabilities found in earlier versions plus including several fresh capabilities along with updated fitness program.

Hypertension alerts monitor indicators of elevated BP over a 30-day period, notifying you to consult professionals if cardiac metrics suggests you may have a hidden problem.

Updated sleep scoring makes Apple's sleep tracking more straightforward to analyze, comparable to rivals including various manufacturers.

Every day the device displays a numerical rating separated into components in three sections: time asleep, schedule and wakeups, all being self-explanatory and viewable through the wellness application through your mobile as well.

Workout buddy is an AI coach employing your historical exercise information to deliver encouragement before and after workouts, like detecting previous running sessions three times this week and exertion levels you put it.

Also featuring verbal notifications when you reach certain milestones during exercise, including certain tempo, cardiac rhythm, distance, time or additional measurements.

There is a choice from three speaking tones, which speak to you through connected audio synced to the wearable for multiple workout categories, such as walking, jogging or biking.

However, it only works if you have with you recent smartphones alongside, creating frustration sufficient to avoid the feature eliminating hassle with a phone on runs.

Green Initiatives

The manufacturer states energy storage maintains more than 1,000 full charge cycles with at least 80% of its original capacity and can be replaced at £95 cost.

Repairs cost between £295 and £389 based on specific version.

It contains significant amounts of sustainable elements featuring aluminum, cobalt, copper elements, glass, gold materials, lithium, specialized materials, steel, tin elements, {titanium|