Older Apple Watch models required an iPhone connection to provide certain features such as GPS. Fortunately, according to the information included in Apple’s support documents, the 2022 models of this smart watch do not require an iPhone connection to use functions such as GPS. Apple’s support document explains how users can calibrate their Apple Watch to get accurate measurements during exercise and other activities.
WccfTech writes that connecting to an iPhone to use GPS helps reduce Apple Watch battery consumption; But in this scenario, when calibrating, the device was getting incorrect measurements. However, one of the problems with the new approach is that the battery consumption of Apple’s 2022 smartwatch models may increase; Because these products have small batteries; Therefore, users have to charge them in shorter time intervals.
Considering that the use of internal GPS in new Apple watches will increase battery consumption, probably the owners of the Ultra model, the latest generation of this smart watch, will use the mentioned feature; Because this model has a bigger battery. In comparison, the Apple Watch Ultra is equipped with a 542 mAh battery and the Apple Watch Series 8 is equipped with a 308 mAh battery, which means that there is a 76% difference in their battery capacity.