The Apple Watch SE 3 (2025) 40mm GPS model includes a built-in GPS receiver that works independently of your iPhone to accurately track outdoor workouts. This GPS-only model is a more affordable option than the GPS + Cellular version, but it does rely on your paired iPhone for calls, messages, and internet-dependent app features.
How GPS functions on the
- Stand-alone workout tracking: The built-in GPS hardware lets you track your route, distance, and pace during activities like running, cycling, and hiking, even when you leave your iPhone at home.
- Navigation: When connected to your iPhone or Wi-Fi, the Maps app can provide turn-by-turn navigation on your wrist using the watch’s GPS and motion sensors.
- Safety features: GPS, along with the accelerometer and gyroscope, enables safety features like Fall Detection and Crash Detection by helping pinpoint your location for emergency services.
- Find My: It can help you find misplaced devices or AirTags. Location data is shared from your watch when you are near your iPhone or a known Wi-Fi network.
- Backtrack: In the Compass app, the Backtrack feature uses GPS data to retrace your steps and guide you back to where you started from, even if you are offline.
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