Apple Watch Series 3 Review

Apple's smart watches are distinguished by high quality material, exclusive design, speed and versatility. For this reason, Apple Watch sales once exceeded the performance of the famous Rolex watches. The company in each new gadget is trying to make improvements. They were no exception for Apple Watch Series 3. They have ceased to be inextricably linked with the iPhone, got a more powerful processor, increased autonomy and much more. In the review we look at the capabilities of the third generation Apple Watch smart watches.

Specifications

Design and appearance of the case

Apple Watch 3 quite familiar, the manufacturer did not add something new: the watch itself, a pair of straps (one smaller, per shift), AC adapter,flat USB tablet with the possibility of wireless charging and instruction manual. The product is packaged in a stylish white rectangular box with the famous brand logo. The docking station and charger are fully compatible with previous generation smart watches.

Appearance is almost no different from the second series. Before us is the same smooth rectangular case in the original design. Thanks to the smooth lines and rounded corners, the device is easy to hold. On the right side of the case are still located two main controls: Digital Crown wheel and extended mechanical button. On the back is a panel with sensors, as well as holes for the speaker and microphone.

As always, the user himself chooses the material for manufacturing the case. Classic aluminum, sturdy steel or luxurious ceramic. The difference is only in price.

1. Visually steel clock glossy, but heavy in weight, can be strongly felt on the wrist.
2. Ceramic version - premium, the most expensive, but, unfortunately, fragile and easily susceptible to various kinds of damage.
3. Standard model equipped aluminum case with a more matt structure and virtually no risk of scratching.

The range of straps is also impressive variety. The most common and popular option among gadget buyers is a silicone bracelet. It is light and almost not felt on the arm, and therefore, great for sports and outdoor activities.

Important! Small innovation: LTE watches with a bright red dot on the crown. The strongest point stands out on the black case, which, according to most users, slightly spoils the overall look.

Apple Watch Series 3

Control

Clock switched to the updated WatchOS 4.0 operating system. In terms of visual and functionality, it is not much different from WatchOS 3, but in general, the gadget is faster and easier to manage.

1. Digital Crown Wheel responsible for scrolling (scrolling through notifications, menus, lists, zooming in and out of icons on the main screen, activating the backlight). A short press on the wheel switches the home screen and the current dial to itself, a long one turns on the Siri assistant. To call the last open application, just press the crown head twice.
   
2. One click side button calls the Dock menu.A double tap opens the application for making contactless Apple Pay payments. The side key also enables and disables the device, activates an emergency call.
3. Swipe left and right Switch the dials, the swipe on top opens the list of available notifications, from the bottom - the control panel. The display itself is sensitive to touch and force of pressing, the icons are easily scaled, so the chance to miss with touch controls is reduced to zero.
   

Thus, the differences Apple Watch Series 3 from Series 2 in the management of minimal.

Screen features

A smart watch with a display size of 38 mm and 42 mm is available to the user. The resolution is the same as in previous versions: 272 × 340 and 312 × 390, respectively. Variation of watches with aluminum case is reliably protected Ion-X reinforced glass. The manufacturer of stainless steel or ceramics is equipped with a strong sapphire crystal.

Important! Mirror and completely smooth surface of the screen is resistant to scratches and cracks. In addition, glass has oleophobic properties. Special grease repellent coating makes the fingerprints on the screen almost invisible (in any case, they are easily erased).

In terms of image quality on the display is difficult to find any flaws. The Apple Watch 3 clock screen does not glare in the sun, the image remains clear, even under the direct rays of the sun. In dim lighting, you can also distinguish all colors, consider photos or text. The screen is equipped AMOLED matrix. The picture is bright (the manufacturer guarantees a brightness level up to 1000 cd / m²). Color shades are not too saturated, it is quite natural. In addition, the brightness is automatically adjusted here using an ambient light sensor. High-quality detail, image clarity, a wide viewing angle without shades of blue along the edges are all characteristic of Apple Watch display 3 generations.

Main functions

The clock is controlled via the Watch app. With it, additional extensions are installed, dials, program settings are made, the Dock menu is updated. In general, the main functions of Apple Watch 3 remained unchanged from previous versions. Traditionally, Apple has added some useful quality improvements, making the watch a near-universal gadget and minimizing the need to use a smartphone.

1. Receive any notificationscoming to your iphone.
2. Quick response to calls and messages. The text of the message can be slandered or use one of the installed templates if you do not have time or the ability to compose a response.
   
3. Listening to music. In the App Store you will find the Apple Music app fully adapted for the watch. New files can be downloaded via Wi-Fi or you can install your favorite playlists directly from your smartphone.
4. Altimeter - an interesting innovation, first implemented only in this version of the watch. With it, the device will calculate how many floors up and down you have overcome in a day, will fix every flight of stairs, descent or elevation to a hill. Such a useful thing is useful when hiking in the mountains.
5. Siri will talk to you through the built-in speaker (possibly also through AirPods headphones). The clock received such a function thanks to a new, more productive processor.
   
6. More new dynamic dialsdivided by subject (eg, space, photographs, physical activity, Siri mode, etc.)
7. Built-in GPS, as in the second generation of watches, makes the gadget a mini-navigator. It is enough to specify the desired destination, and the clock will build the future route.

Additional features

More details on the specific functions of smart watches. Apple watch series 3 can be your personal trainer - this is possible thanks to updated applications "Training" and "Health". However, first things first.

Sports activities

Altimeter with integrated GPS module calculate the indicators of any physical activity outside the home: outdoors, on the street, on the sports field, etc. The Training app has been updated, now it has an interval training mode and more options in the swimming mode (for example, you can mark every lap in the pool or in open water). New Apple Watch 3 easily adapts to the chosen type of exercise or training, based on this, data from sensors is read in different ways. The list of available exercises is impressive:

• walking,
• run,
• water activities
• exercise at the gym
• any mixed workout.

As in previous versions, you can set certain goals, which are represented as activity rings. To achieve a specific goal, the ring is closed. However, the system can set a goal automatically, adjusting to the data of the user.

Heart activity monitoring

In the latest version of Apple Watch 3, tracking of cardiovascular activity has become more thorough. Continuous heart monitoring will allow time to notice any abnormalities and failures of the heart rhythm. Data is recorded in a state of rest or physical activity, for example, when walking or running. The heart rate monitor measures heart rate every few minutes and automatically relates them to the state of physical activity at the moment. This is supported by the built-in gyroscope and accelerometer. If, in the absence of movements, the pulse has significantly exceeded the norm, the watch informs: it means that there are problems in the work of the heart. It is possible to measure the intervals between heartbeats. Thus, the user can prevent tachycardia and arrhythmia and see a doctor in advance.

Telephone support

Perhaps the main feature of the third generation of watches was the use of cellular communication without binding to the iPhone. This was made possible thanks to the built-in electronic SIM card, where you can save your phone number and easily duplicate messages and calls.However, you don’t need an iphone: the watch has an integrated LTE module.

Important! Unfortunately, the version with cellular communication technology (Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)) is not yet available to Russian users. Perhaps this is due to the fact that mobile operators for technical reasons can not implement the eSIM copying system.

Performance and autonomy

The new S3 processor largely determined the main characteristics of the apple watch series 3. The company assures that the dual-core S3 70% more powerful than its predecessors S1P and S2. Watch, like all devices from Apple, are characterized by excellent optimization, the system does not freeze and does not slow down.

Manufacturer guarantees 18 hours battery life. Reviews say that in practice it turns out differently: it all depends on the intensity of operating hours. With a moderate load, the operating time of the gadget will be about two days. But with regular use of cellular communication the battery will discharge in 4-5 hours. When the charge reaches 10%, the watch will automatically switch to power saving mode. For example, the dial will display only the time.

Advantages and disadvantages

Despite the fact that the main highlight of the model (built-in cellular communication) in Russia does not work, there are more than enough advantages. However, the third generation also has its drawbacks.In our review of the apple watch series 3, we highlight what to pay close attention to.

Conclusion

Smart Watch Apple Watch S3 has become the best-selling in the line of watches of the apple brand. They are multifunctional, compact, almost not felt on the hand.

Despite the lack of a commercial version of a watch with a SIM card, AW is popular in our country, users willingly pick up different straps and actively download applications. This gadget definitely makes life easier, so you can think about buying it seriously.

Apple Watch Series 3