Cables from older Apple Watch models will not provide fast charging to the Series 7 watch

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Did you pre-order a new one Apple Watch Series 7 yesterday? On Friday, the tech giant started taking pre-orders for the latest iteration of its smartwatch. Unlike previous years, no vital health features have been added this year, although we may see a built-in thermometer next year. Eventually, future versions of the watch could include blood pressure readings and a non-invasive blood glucose sensor.
In addition to offering a larger screen (41mm and 45mm, making them 1mm larger than the previous model), the Apple Watch Series 7 can charge up to 33% faster, offering a charge of 80% in just 45 minutes. According Gizmodo, to make the battery powering your Apple Watch Series 7 charge faster, you'll need the company's new USB-C Magnetic Fast Charger. The good news is that the cable is included in the box, although it's hard to tell it apart from the cables used on older models, so you might consider putting a piece of brightly colored tape around the new one.

Speaking of old Apple Watch charging cables, you won't be able to quickly charge your Apple Watch Series 7 using an older charging system. Not that the new watch doesn't charge with the old charger, but you just won't get the faster charging time. You can also use the Series 7 charging cable on older versions of the Apple Watch, but it won't charge the device any faster than the original cables that came with those models.

Apple is selling the Magnetic Fast Charger for the Apple Watch Series 7 that you can find it in the online Apple Store for $29 for a 3,3-meter (15-foot) cable. The new smartwatch will be released next Friday, October 399, priced at $XNUMX and up.

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