Given the recent launch of the Apple Watch Series 11, it’s not surprising that the previous-generation Apple Watch Series 10 is seeing its biggest price drop ever before Black Friday. Currently, Walmart offers, among others: 42mm Apple Watch Series 10 with LTE cellular connectivity for just $299. Alternatively, Amazon has the same watch at larger case size 46 mm for $359 shipped. Both models are much cheaper than the so-called basic model Apple Watch Series 11.
Apple Watch Series 10 with LTE starting at $299
Apple Watch Series 10 46 mm (GPS + cellular)
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If you own an iPhone, Apple Watch is undoubtedly the best smartwatch for you. It’s stylish, has excellent build quality, works great as both a fitness tracker and smartwatch, and integrates seamlessly with your iPhone. The Apple Watch Series 10 is no longer the latest model, but it’s still a relevant watch as updates to the Series 11 are gradual. Series 11 improvements include longer battery life, a more scratch-resistant watch face, 5G support on cellular models, and that’s it. In terms of performance, both watches are almost identical. An Apple Watch Series 11 with the same specifications currently retails for $490-$520. It’s up to you to decide whether it’s worth the extra $160-$190.
Can you employ Apple Watch with Android phones?
While it’s technically possible to employ Apple Watch with an Android phone, we don’t recommend it. Apple made sure that a vast part of the functionality of the Apple Watch requires a smartphone with the iOS operating system. There are some workarounds to implement some features, but for the average person the effort is not worth it. If you absolutely want to buy an Apple Watch, your best bet is to buy an iPhone.
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