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Review: Apple Watch Series 3 might not be for fashionistas, but will delight wellness junkies

STORYDerek Ting
The new Apple Watch Series 3 displayed at an Apple special event announcing the new iPhone 8, iPhone X and the Apple Watch Series 3. iPhoto: AFP
The new Apple Watch Series 3 displayed at an Apple special event announcing the new iPhone 8, iPhone X and the Apple Watch Series 3. iPhoto: AFP
Gadget reviews

Whatever the ‘iWatch’ lacks in style, it more than makes up for in terms of functionality

Full of functionality and fitness features, the Apple Watch Series 3 is a very sleek smartwatch.

Turn ons

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– Interface is smooth to operate and intuitive

– Fitness features and app motivate and track you

– Waterproof

– Wristbands are super easy to change and comfortable

– Affordable price for what it does and its quality of build

– Works well with other Apple products

– Accessories are well designed – even the Hong Kong plug

The Hong Kong plug is well designed.
The Hong Kong plug is well designed.

Turn offs

– Apple has played it safe in its design of the shape and look

– No LTE in Hong Kong – at least not yet

I travel a lot, and swim and workout often, so I was naturally interested in the Apple Watch Series 3. And when I heard about its Long-Term Evolution (LTE) feature, I was already sold on having one. But then I found out that the LTE version is not available in Hong Kong, which gave me some pause for thought.

Nonetheless, after a few days of wearing the test model, I discovered that the Apple Watch Series 3 can do so much that the only other thing I could wish for is that it had a little more style.

It is comfortable to wear and so light that it’s easy to forget you’re wearing it until it vibrates and notifies you that you’ve been a couch potato for too long.

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