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The latest smartwatch Series 11 delivers the improvement most people truly desire in a wearable device: improved power endurance.

Apart from that, the new model functions as a straightforward upgrade from the previous model, matching it in appearance, size measurements and functions, with the majority of enhancements originating from software.

The Series 11 additionally priced £30 lower for UK customers, priced starting at £369 sterling (449 euros/399 dollars/A$679), and sits above the fresh redesigned Watch SE at £219 for entry-level buyers and the £749 Ultra 3 at the high end.

Appearance and Screen

Following the design of tenth series, the latest iteration is just under 10mm slim, resulting in a trim appearance to the wrist, simple to slide beneath shirt sleeves plus more pleasant during sleep.

Featuring a 2,000nit display remains sufficiently luminous for viewing indoors and out, staying legible to read off-angle, enabling quickly looking for timekeeping or alerts simple.

It is covered by glass which is double the scratch resistance compared to previous models, though not quite as tough compared to sapphire, which is reserved on the pricier titanium editions.

Capability and Runtime

The new watch incorporates identical S10 processor found in earlier versions but now supports cellular 5G capability and improved connectivity for those times when you're in the wilderness.

The batteries have increased in capacity approximately 10 percent in the 42 millimeter and 46mm watches respectively.

Larger model lasted a good 48 hours during evaluation with sleep tracking when not used for fitness.

Most people can nearly be able to track two days and two nights prior to requiring power, needing about 66 minutes employing 20W or more powerful adapter (not included), reaching approximately 70% in 30 minutes.

When you engage in exercise, battery endurance reaches about eight hours for monitoring, sufficient duration for endurance events or two.

Technical Specifications

• Case size: Two size variants
• Device slimness: 9.7mm
• Weight: approximately 30-37 grams
• Processor: S10 processor
• Memory: 64GB capacity
• Watch OS: watchOS Twenty-Six
• Swim capability: 5ATM rating (5ATM)
• Health tracking: HR, ECG, spO2, temp, Depth gauge, mic, speaker, Near-field communication, GNSS, Compass, altimeter
• Wireless features: Bluetooth technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, NFC capability, Ultra-wideband, optional 5G

watchOS 26 Features

The latest device comes preloaded with watchOS 26, which runs on each iteration since the sixth generation and later.

Featuring Apple's new Liquid Glass interface, which makes display features somewhat see-through, and adds two new watch faces: a big digital interface named Flow sensitive to gestures and traditional watch face called Exactograph, which breaks out chronological elements as separate indicators.

The best new feature involves wrist movements, where you rapidly twist your hand backward then returning to exit screens and go back to the watch face.

This functions without lifting your arm to check the display, enabling wearers to stop notifications using a quick gesture with your hand.

Wellness Monitoring

The Apple Watch includes an extensive fitness analysis system of tools available in prior generations plus including several fresh capabilities along with updated fitness program.

Blood pressure notifications monitor indicators of high blood pressure over a 30-day period, alerting users to seek medical advice if cardiac metrics suggests you may have undetected issues.

Enhanced sleep analysis improves sleep monitoring more straightforward to analyze, like other brands including various manufacturers.

Every day the screen presents a numerical rating separated into components into three categories: duration, bedtime and interruptions, which are all self-explanatory and available via the health software through your mobile also.

Exercise companion is an AI coach employing your historical exercise information to deliver motivational messages during fitness activities, such as recognising previous running sessions multiple weekly exercises and exertion levels you achieved.

Also featuring audible heads-up when you reach certain milestones throughout activities, like specific speed, heart rate, distance, period or additional measurements.

There is a choice of three voices, delivering verbal guidance via wireless earbuds connected to your watch across twelve exercise types, like strolling, sprinting or cycling.

However, it only works when you bring along recent smartphones alongside, which I found irritating enough that I would forgo the feature to avoid being encumbered with a phone on runs.

Eco-Friendly Features

Apple says power cells will endure more than 1,000 full charge cycles with at least 80% of its original capacity and can be replaced for ninety-five pounds.

Repairs cost between £295 and £389 depending on the model.

The device incorporates significant amounts of recycled material including aluminium, cobalt, copper, glass components, gold materials, lithium, rare earth elements, steel, tin, {titanium|