Apple Watch Series 7 announced.Larger screen as it is, 33% faster charging –Engadget Japanese version

Apple announced the “Apple Watch Series 7” at a special event held early on September 15th. The release is “this fall”, and the specific release date is not specified.

The main feature is that the display is 20% larger, although the main body size is almost the same as the previous Series 6. It is 50% larger than the Series 3.

In order to realize a larger screen, the outer frame of the screen has been narrowed to 1.7 mm, which is a 40% reduction compared to the Series 6. In addition, the edge of the screen is a curved display that curves along the roundness of the case, further accentuating the thinness of the bezel.

By expanding the screen size, 50% more characters can be displayed on one screen compared to Series 6, and it also supports character input using the full QWERTY keyboard (English). The UI has also been optimized and the button size has increased.

The constant display has also been improved, and the display is 70% brighter than the Series 6 even when the wrist is lowered.

Charging is also faster. With a new charger that plugs into a USB-C adapter, charging is 33% faster, and an 8-minute charge allows you to measure your sleep for 8 hours.

Apple Watch’s first IP6X dustproof

Improving durability is also one of the major evolution points. The front crystal that covers the display is 50% thicker than the Series 6 to improve strength. The geometric structure also improves the resistance to cracks.

In addition, by integrating the touch sensor into the OLED panel, it contributes to making the body thinner and reducing the bezel width.

And it is the first Apple Watch to support IP6X dustproof. It will continue to support 50 meters water resistance.

In terms of healthcare, we will continue to support blood oxygen measurement and electrocardiogram measurement from the previous model.

Greatly enhanced bicycle motion measurement during workouts. When you start pedaling, your bike workout will start automatically and it will also detect your bike fall. In addition, even if you are using an electric bicycle, you can measure calories more accurately.

The main unit price starts from $ 399. Domestic prices have not been announced at this time.

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