I just hope my bands from my Series 6 are compatible with the 7
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⌚️🌎 Apple Watch Series 7 Pre-Orders/Order Status/Delivery Status Thread 2021 (Worldwide) 🌏⌚️
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I know. That’s why I’m not upgrading the iOS on my 12 Pro Max so I can’t get the S7 until I do.
there are some worrying rumors about that
Rumor: 'Apple Watch Series 7' bands incompatible with current Apple Watches | AppleInsider
A rumor Thursday claims that bands for Apple's next-generation Apple Watch will be incompatible with current models, though it isn't clear if old bands will work with the new watches.
appleinsider.com
Rumors diverge on Apple Watch Series 7 bands' compatibility with previous models - 9to5Mac
The rumored design changes to Apple Watch Series 7 has led to divergent rumors about the bands' compatibility with previous generations.
9to5mac.com
It may be true because how can previous bands fit with an updated bigger screen ratio? it's just not ergonomically possible. Remember the time when Apple was transitioning from 30-pin cable to light-port USB-C. I wouldn't be surprised if it's not true.there are some worrying rumors about that
Rumor: 'Apple Watch Series 7' bands incompatible with current Apple Watches | AppleInsider
A rumor Thursday claims that bands for Apple's next-generation Apple Watch will be incompatible with current models, though it isn't clear if old bands will work with the new watches.
Rumors diverge on Apple Watch Series 7 bands' compatibility with previous models - 9to5Mac
The rumored design changes to Apple Watch Series 7 has led to divergent rumors about the bands' compatibility with previous generations.
We'll see. Perhaps the old bands do fit but the ergonomically it is not optimal.
Just like using the previous Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro 12.9 inch 2021. It can be used but because of the slight thickness difference the keyboard cannot lay fully flat when closed.
That "rumor" about the band size changing is sketchy at best...and refuted in the 9to5Mac article linked above.
"There’s been chatter that watch band availability has shrunk at Apple Stores leading employees to speculate that bands won’t fit the new watches. The band shortage tends to happen every year around this time. The colors Apple currently offers will go out of style when the next slate of bands are unveiled. It wouldn’t make sense for Apple to continue manufacturing them."
"There’s been chatter that watch band availability has shrunk at Apple Stores leading employees to speculate that bands won’t fit the new watches. The band shortage tends to happen every year around this time. The colors Apple currently offers will go out of style when the next slate of bands are unveiled. It wouldn’t make sense for Apple to continue manufacturing them."
There is one rumour claiming this … based on a casual remark by a random Apple Store employee … i.e. the worst possible source for something like this.
Apple Watch went from 38/42 to 40/44 before … and all older bands still fit.
Exactly.
Of course, yet it remains an axiom with Apple that early orders get the earliest deliveries save special cases.
I just ordered the AW Series 6 ($250 Product Red) from Best Buy today but if Apple can get non-invasive glucose sensors working (more frequent monitoring without the need for fingersticks), then the Series 7 would be a day one pre-order for me. Alas, I doubt they'll have that working this soon.
On the off chance they do have working glucose sensors though, I'll probably buy 3-4 (for mom, dad, and day+night for me). Whatever the cheapest model that has this feature works for us.
I sincerely hope you are right. I want to keep using my currents bands when i buy the new watch.
There is very little possibility that the old bands won’t fit the new watch. It might not sit 100% flush in the slots but the mechanism will be the same and I think you will be able to use the old bands.
you can also turn of that CSAM btw, if you disable icloud photos it also disables that. all it's going to even do is blur photos if it finds it to be against it.
I will be surprised if they continue to bring the red version. It seems like the worst seller and goes on sale very routinely (right now it is at $249 for 40 MM) which makes me think they have a hard time moving it. I also tried to sell a 40 MM version locally and was barely able to get $200.
I hope we see space black return for the stainless steel models if it is then I may get that one…
I know. More than likely I’m still going to use iCloud photos while I’m on iOS 14 until I back them up to my PC and my portable hard drive.
That sounds great! I was going to get the series 6 but I’m definitely going to wait for the 7. Watch faces are the reason I like the Apple Watch
well good news for you apple has delayed the implementation of CSAM indefinately
Apple Delays Rollout of Controversial Child Safety Features to Make Improvements
Apple has delayed the rollout of the Child Safety Features that it announced last month following negative feedback, the company has today announced....
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I think due to a negative backlash, Apple will end up cancelling this feature.Apple Delays Rollout of Controversial Child Safety Features to Make Improvements
Apple has delayed the rollout of the Child Safety Features that it announced last month following negative feedback, the company has today announced....
maybe expecting a october release once the kinks are worked out to incooperate the blood pressure sensors?