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exercising – or if it seems low or even
somewhat irregular.
The Watch will track your general
activity throughout the day, and will
keep an eye on how much exercise
you’ve done, and how often you stand
throughout the day. You can engage
with this data as much as you like,
and you can set activity goals for
yourself – or simply never see it.
You can also use the Workout app
to track any specific instances of
exercise with more accurate motion
detection – there’s a really big range
of options to choose from, including
strength training, running, cycling,
swimming, surfing, yoga and more.
It syncs with the Health app on your
iPhone, and you can review it in detail
at any time, including seeing trends
over time, which can be useful.
When you’re ‘in’ a Workout, you
get a special screen with useful stats- so when running, for example, you
see your current heart rate, the
distance you’ve travelled, and how
long you’ve been running for.
However, truly hardcore fitness
users will likely find what the Apple
Watch does a little basic. Garmin
makes watches with incredibly
specialised stats that can help you
improve your running technique, but
that’s not really something you get
from Apple. It’s fine for the vast
majority, but if you’re wondering
about your stride length during runs,
you’ll be disappointed.
Speaking of distance, the Watch
can be a very useful sat-nav device,
thanks to built-in GPS. When
walking or cycling, it will tap your
wrist to indicate when you need to
turn, and gives big, clear instructions.
Another health-related benefit of
the Watch is its sleep tracking,
though this is perhaps its weakest
health feature. Overnight, it measuresAPPLE AIRPODS
As our review on page 73 explains, the third-
gen AirPods have come into their own. While
their biggest feature, Spatial Audio, is more
handy for your iPhone, they also auto-pair with
multiple devices and offer strong ANC.
£169, apple.comBELKIN BOOSTCHARGE 3-IN-1 CHARGER
When you need to juice up all your devices at
once, even fast-charging can’t beat a combi Qi-
charger like this. It’ll charge your iPhone, Watch
and AirPods all at once, while its MagSafe
connectors perfectly show off your screens.
£139.99, belkin.comAPPLE WATCH HERMÈS CIRCUIT H STRAP
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Produced in partnership with Hermès, this new
leather strap features a stylish print inspired by
the brand’s classic chain bracelet. And it even
comes with a matching Circuit H watch face.
From £449, apple.comPRO ADD-ONS
The Watch can be
useful as a sat-nav
device thanks to
built-in GPSSHINING LIGHT
The screen is not only bigger
but also much brighter when
in ‘Always-On’ mode – ie, when
you don’t have your wrist raised.
Apple says it’s up to 70% brighter
than Apple Watch Series 6