Last month, Apple revealed the Apple Watch Series 7 alongside the iPhone 13 family and new iPad mini. Today, we finally know when you'll be able to get your hands on one. Well, more accurately, one on your wrist.
Pre-orders will start at 11pm AEST on October 8 ahead of an October 15 release date. While we don't have full pricing yet, the Watch Series 7 will start at $599 locally for an aluminium model, which is in line with the Apple Watch Series 6. As such, we wouldn't be surprised to trend across the entire family.
The biggest change this in year's devices are larger screens. Once again you'll pick from two different sizes: 41mm and 45mm, up from 40mm and 44mm. Despite this, the devices are almost identical in size to last year's Series 6. This has been achieved by shrinking the amount of bezel; there's just 1.7mm left, making the Apple Watch Series 7 screen all but edge-to-edge. As such, Apple says you can cram 50% more text onto the display, and there's now even an on-screen keyboard with swipe support for replying to messages. The screen itself is also 70% brighter when you're using the always-on display.
The other big new feature is increased resilience. In addition to being swim-proof like past models, the Apple Watch Series 7 now has a crack-resistant crystal screen and IP6X dust-resistant. In theory, it should be harder than ever to break.
The Apple Watch Series 7 also supports fast charging via a new USB-C charging puck. An eight-minute charge should be enough for eight hours of sleep tracking, while a 45-minute charge should take you from flat to 80%. The battery life is the same as the Series 7, however. You're looking at around 18 hours with the always-on display on, or 48 with it off.
Otherwise, the Apple Watch Series 7 features the same array of sensors and tech you'll find in the previous model, including ECG support, blood oxygen monitoring, and more.
The aluminium Apple Watch Series 7 will be available in five colours: midnight, starlight, green, blue, and red. Stainless steel options will be available in silver, black, and gold.
The Apple Watch Series 7 will replace the Series 6, but Apple is still ranging both the Apple Watch SE and the Apple Watch Series 3.
Alex Choros
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