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The most recent wearable Series Eleven delivers the improvement the majority really need from a smartwatch: improved power endurance.

Otherwise, the updated device acts as an immediate successor from the previous model, maintaining similarity in design, proportions and features, with the majority of enhancements originating from watchOS.

This new model furthermore more affordable by £30 in the UK, priced starting at 369 pounds (449 euros/399 dollars/A$679), positioned above the recently updated £219 Watch SE at the low end alongside the £749 Ultra 3 at the high end.

Build and Interface

Similar to the previous Series Ten, the new model is just under 10mm slim, resulting in a trim appearance when worn, convenient to tuck below clothing and more comfortable at night.

The 2,000nit OLED screen remains sufficiently luminous for viewing in various lighting, staying legible at various perspectives, which makes quickly looking to check time or notifications simple.

Protecting the display using glass which is significantly more durable than earlier versions, while not reaching the hardness as sapphire, which is reserved on the pricier titanium models.

Power and Endurance

The updated wearable utilizes equivalent S10 silicon as last year's model with new capability for 5G connectivity option plus enhanced signal strength during situations away from civilization.

The batteries demonstrate growth in size approximately 10 percent in the 42 millimeter and 46mm watches correspondingly.

Bigger version achieved approximately two days in testing including sleep monitoring when not used for fitness.

Most people can nearly be able to track 48 hours including sleep until recharge becomes necessary, which takes just over an hour using a 20W or higher charger (available separately), hitting about 70% in 30 minutes.

Should you engage in exercise, it will last approximately eight hours for monitoring, sufficient duration for a marathon or multiple events.

Device Details

• Size options: 42mm and 46mm
• Case thickness: 9.7 millimeters
• Mass: approximately 30-37 grams
• Chip: S10
• Memory: 64GB
• Operating system: latest watchOS
• Water resistance: 5ATM rating (5ATM)
• Health tracking: Heart rate, ECG, Blood oxygen, Temperature, Depth gauge, mic, speaker, Near-field communication, Global navigation, Compass, Altimeter
• Wireless features: Bluetooth technology, wifi 4, NFC, UWB, optional 5G

watchOS 26 Features

The Series 11 comes preloaded with the latest watchOS, which runs on each iteration since the sixth generation and newer.

This includes the latest transparent design elements, creating interface components somewhat see-through, along with fresh interface options: an expansive digital display titled Flow reacting to motion and an analogue face titled Exactograph, dividing hours, minutes and seconds as separate indicators.

The most impressive innovation involves wrist movements, where you rapidly twist your hand backward then returning to close applications and go back to the watch face.

The feature operates without lifting your arm to check the display, enabling wearers to turn off alerts with a satisfying flick with your hand.

Health and Fitness Tracking

The Apple Watch features an extensive wellness tracking package of features from previous models plus including several fresh capabilities and a redesigned workout app.

Blood pressure notifications check for symptoms of elevated BP over a 30-day period, notifying you to get yourself checked out when pulse information shows possibility of a hidden problem.

Enhanced sleep analysis improves sleep monitoring more straightforward to analyze, comparable to rivals from multiple companies.

Every day the device displays a score out of 100 separated into components across three areas: duration, bedtime and interruptions, all being self-explanatory and viewable through the wellness application on your smartphone as well.

Fitness assistant serves as automated guidance that uses your historical exercise information to give you motivational messages around exercise sessions, like detecting that you have already run three times this week and the level of effort you achieved.

It also provides audible heads-up when you reach specific targets while working out, like specific speed, heart rate, range, duration or other metrics.

There is a choice among three vocal styles, which speak to you via wireless earbuds synced to the wearable for one of 12 activities, such as walking, jogging or biking.

Unfortunately, functionality requires if you also carry your iPhone 15 Pro or later with you, creating frustration enough that I would forgo this capability to avoid being encumbered carrying mobile devices.

Green Initiatives

Apple says energy storage maintains exceeding 1000 full charge cycles with at least 80% of starting power with replacement available at £95 cost.

Service pricing ranges approximately £300-400 based on specific version.

Materials include over forty percent reused components featuring aluminum, cobalt, copper, glass, gold, lithium, rare earth elements, steel, tin elements, {titanium|