Welcome to So You Think You Want a Smartwatch: Season 2 , where we try to identify whether you actually want a smartwatch, and which one is best for you. First question: Do you have an iPhone Yes Then step right up and check out the Apple Watch Series 2!
Brighter screen is legible outside; Waterproof and ready to swim; Apps launch faster; WatchOS 3 is streamlined; Only watch that fits female wrists
Expensive; One-day battery life
So, do you need the new Apple Watch Probably not. If you get one will it transform how you interact with your tech and make you less reliant on whipping your phone out every 45 seconds Absolutely.
It's now fully waterproof; GPS means phone-free runs; Battery life given a serious boost
Slightly fatter; Some straps are overpriced; We still want a round one
They may look minor, but Apple's tweaks make the Watch a watershed wearable
Still the best smartwatch around.; ... and now one of the sportiest, Beautifully made and very customisable with straps and faces, Longer-lasting battery
Many rivals sport/smart watches still last longer; Overkill if all you're after is wristy notifications
Apple's shift from pure fashion accessory with some smarts to a device that supports a range of different sports and activities in the Apple Watch Series 2 is a welcome advance.
Now 50m water resistant; Built-in GPS; Better battery; Unlock your Mac is fun; Two-button workout pause option; WatchOS 3 makes for a better overall experience
No always-on display option; No 'Cinema Mode' can be annoying; Some won't like square design
There is a watch-shaped ring around my left wrist, a permanent tan-line.
The Apple Watch returns in a made-for-sports upgrade that adds swim functions and GPS, but anyone who's not a runner or swimmer should consider the Apple Watch Series 1 instead.
The new Apple Watch is faster; has a far better OS; onboard GPS; a brighter display and is waterproof to 50 meters in salt or fresh water.
Same battery life, mostly; GPS activity causes a big hit on battery life for running; Lacks always-on display; A tad thicker and heavier; Requires an iPhone to work.
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