A:AnswerYes, I can make calls without my phone being nearby but only if I have the GPS + Cellular version of the Apple Watch. With the cellular model, the watch connects directly to the network, so I can call, text, or stream music even when my iPhone isn’t around.
If I only had the GPS version, then no I wouldn’t be able to make calls unless my iPhone was nearby or connected via Wi-Fi. The GPS model doesn’t have its own cellular connection.
So it depends on which version you buy.
A:AnswerGPS-only Apple Watch models don’t connect to a carrier, so there’s no concept of “locked” or “unlocked.” If you buy a GPS + Cellular version, it’s typically not locked to a specific carrier, but you’ll still need to activate it with a compatible carrier plan.
A:AnswerThe Apple Watch Series 11 features the S10 SiP (System in Package) chip, which contains a 64-bit dual-core processor (CPU) and a 4-core Neural Engine. For the first time, this model uses the same S10 chip as the previous generation, rather than introducing a new, faster processor.