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The most recent wearable 11th generation introduces the feature the majority actually want from a smartwatch: extended battery performance.

Apart from that, the updated device acts as an immediate successor from the previous model, maintaining similarity in design, proportions and functions, with many of enhancements originating from software.

This new model is also priced £30 lower within the United Kingdom, priced starting at £369 sterling (449 euros/$399/679 Australian dollars), placed higher than the recently updated Watch SE at £219 in the budget category and the premium Ultra 3 at £749 in the premium segment.

Appearance and Screen

Similar to the previous Series Ten, this updated version comes in at 9.7 millimeters in thickness, resulting in a trim appearance to the wrist, easy to sneak under cuffs plus more pleasant at night.

Featuring a 2,000nit OLED screen remains sufficiently luminous for reading inside and outside, staying legible when viewed from different angles, which makes taking a peek at the time or alerts simple.

It is covered with glass which is double the scratch resistance as before, although not as hard compared to sapphire, that's only available on the pricier titanium versions.

Performance and Battery

The updated wearable incorporates equivalent S10 silicon from the previous generation but now supports optional 5G plus enhanced signal strength for those times when you're in the wilderness.

The batteries have increased in storage by 9% and 11% with the smaller and larger versions respectively.

The 46mm lasted a good two days in testing with sleep tracking but without exercise.

Typical wearers should approximately record two full days with overnight use until recharge becomes necessary, requiring just over an hour with a 20-watt or more powerful adapter (sold separately), achieving around 70 percent in half an hour.

When you go out for a run, battery endurance reaches approximately eight hours of tracking, adequate time for a marathon or two.

Technical Specifications

• Size options: 42 or 46mm
• Device slimness: Under 10mm
• Mass: about 30g or 37g
• Processor: S10 silicon
• Memory: 64GB
• Watch OS: watchOS 26
• Waterproof rating: 50 meters (5 atmospheres)
• Monitoring features: HR, ECG, spO2, Temperature, depth, mic, speaker, NFC, Global navigation, compass, Altimeter
• Wireless features: Bluetooth technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, NFC capability, Ultra-wideband, 5G cellular option

watchOS 26 Features

This new model comes preloaded with the latest watchOS, which runs on all models since the sixth generation and subsequent.

This includes Apple's new Liquid Glass interface, resulting in most elements semi-translucent, plus introducing two new watch faces: an expansive digital display called Flow sensitive to gestures and traditional watch face titled Exactograph, which breaks out time components into individual displays.

The best new feature is the wrist-flick gesture, involving quick rotation your wrist away from you and reversing to dismiss things and go back to the home screen.

It works even without raising your wrist to check the display, meaning you can turn off alerts with a satisfying flick of the wrist.

Activity Analysis

This smartwatch features a complete wellness tracking package of features available in prior generations plus including several fresh capabilities and revamped workout app.

Hypertension alerts monitor indicators of hypertension during monthly analysis, notifying you to consult professionals if your heart rate data indicates potential a hidden problem.

The new sleep score metric improves sleep monitoring simpler to understand, comparable to rivals from multiple companies.

Each morning the device displays a percentage score divided into categories into three categories: sleep length, timing and disturbances, all being easy to understand and available through the wellness application on the iPhone also.

Fitness assistant is an AI coach that uses your historical exercise information to deliver encouragement during fitness activities, such as recognising existing workout history multiple weekly exercises and exertion levels you put it.

Additionally offering spoken alerts upon achieving particular goals during exercise, such as a particular pace, pulse rate, length, duration or additional measurements.

Options include of three voices, which speak to you via wireless earbuds synced to the wearable for multiple workout categories, such as walking, jogging or biking.

However, it only works if you also carry your iPhone 15 Pro or later during activities, proving inconvenient sufficient to avoid the function eliminating hassle bringing phones during exercise.

Eco-Friendly Features

Apple says the battery should last more than 1,000 complete charging sessions retaining four-fifths of initial performance and is replaceable for £95.

Repairs cost from £295 to £389 based on specific version.

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