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| [* black] Popping off the stretchy watchband, we confirm that this is in fact a new Apple Watch—model number A2376—and not [guide|130132|a competitor's|new_window=true] painted blue. | |
| - | [* black] The other band slot features … a combination lock?? Oh wait, that's just Photoshop. Don't worry, no locks here just yet. Just the same ol' opening procedure we perform [guide|113044|every|stepid=216162|new_window=true] [guide|126205|year|stepid=243599|new_window=true]. |
| + | [* black] The other band slot features … a miniature combination lock?? Oh wait, that's just Photoshop. Don't worry, no locks here just yet. Just the same ol' opening procedure we perform [guide|113044|every|stepid=216162|new_window=true] [guide|126205|year|stepid=243599|new_window=true]. |
| [* black] Well, almost the same: In a surprise twist, the Series 6 takes after the [guide|67382|post-6s iPhones|stepid=136511|new_window=true] and opens to the side like a book! | |
| [* black] The procedure is also slightly simplified due to the absence of a Force Touch gasket—a feature now defunct as of watchOS 7. | |
| [* icon_note] We're happy to see a fragile, damage-prone part retired, but sad to see the final nail in the coffin for Apple's nifty pressure-sensitive display technology. We're torn, but we'll call this a win. |