Apple Watch Series 7 review: Big display, redesigned UI enrich experience
There is no smartwatch that complements the
iPhones the way Apple’s own watches do, even if they are not perfect.
Therefore, even if the new models do not bring any significant upgrades over
the previous-generation models, they still make a compelling buy for iPhone
users looking to upgrade to a new model. A case in point is the Apple
Watch Series 7. Over the Watch Series 6 (review),
the Series 7 brings a bigger display with curved edges and negligible display
bezels, redesigned user interface optimised for larger display, and new watch
faces to complement the curved display profile.
Starting with the display, the Watch Series 7 boasts 20 per cent
more screen area over the Watch Series 6. Interestingly, the bump in screen
size does not translate into any significant changes in dimensions of the case.
This is because the screen is stretched by narrowing the borders. That said,
the Apple Watch Series 7 is just 1mm (45mm,
review unit) bigger than its predecessor. The screen on the Watch Series 7 is
not just bigger, but also brighter than the last-gen models. Apple said the
screen was about 70 per cent brighter indoors than the Apple
Watch Series 6. However, the bump in brightness is available
only in the Always-On display mode. The Watch Series 7 has an impressive
sunlight legibility, and with increased brightness in always-on display mode,
it has equally good indoor legibility which makes it easier for you to read
on-screen content on the watch face without having to lift the wrist or wake
the display.
To make use of the larger display, Apple has redesigned the user
interface by optimising the UI elements. Courtesy the watchOS 8, the Watch
Series 7 gets larger menu titles and buttons in apps like Calculator,
Stopwatch, Activity, and Alarms. Besides, there are two new watch faces
exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 7. There is a new Contour face with an animated
dial on the edge of the display that animates to emphasise the current hour
details. Modular Duo is another face. The new redesigned UI and watch faces
take advantage of the increased display size and profile to make the display
intuitive to interact with. Besides, there are two additional larger font sizes
for easy readability of the on-screen content. Apple has also included a new
QWERTY keyboard with swipe-to-type feature. Though a good addition, the screen
still is not big enough to make text entry easier and faster, especially if you
have fat fingers.
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