Despite the slower hardware, series 1 still gets most of the benefits of WatchOS4 such as the enhanced heart rate app, Siri watch face, improved dock and new workout modes.

We can hope that this hurdle gets worked out at some point in the future.Īnother important point is that the series 3 will replace the series 2 - though the Series 1 Watch continues on sale at a lower starting price of Rs 21,900. This is what allows you to take calls on the Watch in case you leave your phone at home. The grey area is because the eSIM in the Watch will be a 'clone' of the SIM in your phone. Since the cellular version does not have an actual SIM card slot (it uses eSIM), it needs operator support and the go ahead from telecom regulatory authorities. True, no one will be able to tell that you're wearing a series 3 and that's unfortunate.Īnother disappointment is that the cellular version of the watch (easily recognized because of the red crown) will not be launched in India. They need that assurance because Apple needs more Watch apps. More importantly, developers won't have to rework their apps for a new screen size/shape. But isn't that a good thing? It doesn't alienate anyone who's invested in multiple Watch bands or cases. Some people will be quick to point out that the design is exactly the same as before. All other features are carried over from the series 2: the 50m water resistance (swim workouts can be tracked), the 1,000nits OLED screen and allday battery life. Having it on-board now means that the watch can more accurately track an outdoor workout or stairs climbed. This data was previously pulled from the iPhone. Some of the big changes include the new S3 processor (a 70% performance jump, which means Siri can now talk out of the Watch), the W2 wireless chip (85% faster WiFi + better wireless efficiency) and a new barometric altimeter which allows it to track elevation. Coming back to the review, yes, this is the brand new series 3.

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