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The latest smartwatch from Apple is so similar to the previous Apple Watch Series 6 that only the biggest fans will be able to tell them apart.
Indeed, the Apple Watch Series 7‘s performance, battery life, and health and fitness sensors are identical to the Series 6. It’s basically the same smartwatch with some minor, positive updates – and that’s totally fine. The Apple Watch Series 7 is a great smartwatch that still feels powerful, stylish, and full of useful features for iPhone users.
Yet, while I love the Series 7, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s basically a slightly improved smartwatch from 2020, and the new tweaks feel like a sign of what’s to come in future iterations. But “waiting for the next best thing” isn’t a good reason to hold off on buying an Apple Watch now if you want one, and this is now Apple’s best version available.
