In this new advertisement, Apple broadcasts (real) recordings of accident victims of all kinds (a car filling with water, a person lost in the ocean …) having managed to call for help thanks to the watch, which has the advantage of remaining hooked to the wrist in any situation.
Obviously, you need a subscription to use it (at Sosh for example), but … not necessarily. Indeed, emergency calls still work, even without having an operator. Choosing a 4G model can therefore really save your life in the event of an accident. However, making emergency calls may work with WiFi only versions, provided you have an iPhone nearby, which is not always the case when falling or in the water.
Those who practice white water swimming, rock climbing, high mountain hiking or any water sport therefore have a real interest in taking the Apple tocante for their outings, but as evidenced by the Apple video, this kind of accident can also occur in accidents of everyday life.
Attention, all models currently sold do not offer cellular connectivity. For example, there are Apple Watch Series 7 and Apple Watch Series 6 but not on Apple Watch Series 3.
Our test of the Apple Watch Series 7: