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==Features==
==Features==
It will work with [[Apple Pay]], a mobile payments service introduced at the same event.<ref name=comparesmartwatches>{{cite web|url=https://comparesmartwatches.com/news/apple-iwatch-live-blog/12825|title=Apple Watch live blog|publisher=|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref> It can control [[Apple TV]] and act as a [[walkie-talkie]] and a [[viewfinder]] for an iPhone camera.<ref name=theverge2>{{cite web|url=http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6107091/apple-watch-iphone-6-most-important-things|title=The Verge: The 15 most important announcements from the Apple Watch, iPhone 6 event|date=9 September 2014|work=The Verge|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref>
The Apple Watch will work with [[Apple Pay]], a mobile payments service introduced at the same event.<ref name=comparesmartwatches>{{cite web|url=https://comparesmartwatches.com/news/apple-iwatch-live-blog/12825|title=Apple Watch live blog|publisher=|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref> It can control [[Apple TV]] and also act as a [[walkie-talkie]] and a [[viewfinder]] for an iPhone camera.<ref name=theverge2>{{cite web|url=http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/9/6107091/apple-watch-iphone-6-most-important-things|title=The Verge: The 15 most important announcements from the Apple Watch, iPhone 6 event|date=9 September 2014|work=The Verge|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref>


===Design===
===Design===
The watch has three ''collections'', featuring two sizes (38mm aimed at women, and 42mm aimed at men), spread across 34 individual models. It has a pressure-sensitive touchscreen that can distinguish between a tap and a press. It features a dial called a digital [[watch|crown]], which can be turned to scroll or zoom, and pressed to return to the home screen. It has a dedicated button that shows a list of contacts.<ref name=theverge2/>
The watch has three ''collections'', featuring two sizes (38mm aimed at women, and 42mm aimed at men), spread across 34 individual models. It has a pressure-sensitive touchscreen that can distinguish between a tap and a press. It features a dial called a digital [[watch|crown]], which can be turned to scroll or zoom, and pressed to return to the home screen. The watch also has a dedicated button that shows a list of contacts.<ref name=theverge2/>


It has [[inductive charging]] capability, with a cable similar to that of the [[MagSafe]] cables used to charge Apple's [[MacBook family]] of laptops.<ref name=theverge/>
It has [[inductive charging]] capability, with a cable similar to that of the [[MagSafe]] cables used to charge Apple's [[MacBook family]] of laptops.<ref name=theverge/>


==Technology==
==Technology==
The Apple Watch uses Apple's new S1 chip, advertised by Apple as "an entire computer architecture on a single chip." It also uses a linear actuator called the "Taptic Engine" to provide [[haptic feedback]]. This occurs when an alert or notification is received. The watch is equipped with a built-in heart rate sensor under a ceramic cover. It uses a combination of [[infrared]] and visible light and [[photodiodes]].<ref name=applewatchtech>{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/watch/technology|title=- Apple - Apple Watch - Technology|work=Apple|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref>
The Apple Watch uses Apple's new S1 chip, advertised by Apple as "an entire computer architecture on a single chip." It also uses a linear actuator called the "Taptic Engine" to provide [[haptic feedback]]. This occurs when an alert or a notification is received. The watch is equipped with a built-in heart rate sensor under a ceramic cover. It uses a combination of [[infrared]] and visible light and [[photodiodes]].<ref name=applewatchtech>{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/watch/technology|title=- Apple - Apple Watch - Technology|work=Apple|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref>


The watch is compatible with [[iPhone 5]], [[iPhone 5C]], [[iPhone 5S]], [[iPhone 6]] or [[iPhone 6 Plus]] running the latest version of [[iOS 8]]. It uses Wi-Fi [[IEEE 802.11|802.11]][[IEEE 802.11b-1999|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11g-2003|g]] or [[Bluetooth]] [[Bluetooth#v4.0|4.0]] to connect with an iPhone.<ref name=pressrelease>{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/09/09Apple-Unveils-Apple-Watch-Apples-Most-Personal-Device-Ever.html|title=Press Release - Apple Unveils Apple Watch|publisher=|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref>
The watch is compatible with the [[iPhone 5]], [[iPhone 5C]], [[iPhone 5S]], [[iPhone 6]] or [[iPhone 6 Plus]] running the latest version of [[iOS 8]]. It uses Wi-Fi [[IEEE 802.11|802.11]][[IEEE 802.11b-1999|b]]/[[IEEE 802.11g-2003|g]] or [[Bluetooth]] [[Bluetooth#v4.0|4.0]] to connect with an iPhone.<ref name=pressrelease>{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2014/09/09Apple-Unveils-Apple-Watch-Apples-Most-Personal-Device-Ever.html|title=Press Release - Apple Unveils Apple Watch|publisher=|accessdate=10 September 2014}}</ref>


==Collection comparison==
==Collection comparison==

Revision as of 07:00, 11 September 2014

Apple Watch
File:Black AppleWatch with NO-Screen.png
A black Apple Watch
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerApple Inc.
TypeSmartwatch
Release dateEarly 2015
Introductory priceFrom US$349
Operating systemWatch OS[1][2]
CPUS1
Websitehttps://www.apple.com/watch/

The Apple Watch is a smart watch created by Apple, Inc., announced by Tim Cook on September 9, 2014. It has activity tracking capabilities similar to other wearable technologies, such as Jawbone Up, Nike+ FuelBand and Fitbit. The Apple Watch requires iPhone 5 or newer to work. It is scheduled to be released in early 2015.[3]

Features

The Apple Watch will work with Apple Pay, a mobile payments service introduced at the same event.[4] It can control Apple TV and also act as a walkie-talkie and a viewfinder for an iPhone camera.[5]

Design

The watch has three collections, featuring two sizes (38mm aimed at women, and 42mm aimed at men), spread across 34 individual models. It has a pressure-sensitive touchscreen that can distinguish between a tap and a press. It features a dial called a digital crown, which can be turned to scroll or zoom, and pressed to return to the home screen. The watch also has a dedicated button that shows a list of contacts.[5]

It has inductive charging capability, with a cable similar to that of the MagSafe cables used to charge Apple's MacBook family of laptops.[3]

Technology

The Apple Watch uses Apple's new S1 chip, advertised by Apple as "an entire computer architecture on a single chip." It also uses a linear actuator called the "Taptic Engine" to provide haptic feedback. This occurs when an alert or a notification is received. The watch is equipped with a built-in heart rate sensor under a ceramic cover. It uses a combination of infrared and visible light and photodiodes.[6]

The watch is compatible with the iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus running the latest version of iOS 8. It uses Wi-Fi 802.11b/g or Bluetooth 4.0 to connect with an iPhone.[7]

Collection comparison

Collection Apple Watch Apple Watch Sport Apple Watch Edition
Processor S1 module
OS Watch OS (iOS Based)
Display Flexible Retina display,

38mm: 1.5 inches, 42mm: 1.65 inches

Other outputs Taptic Engine (touch), speaker (audio)
Dimensions (estimated)[8][9] 38mm: 38 mm × 35.8 mm × 12.6 mm (1.50 in × 1.41 in × 0.50 in) (17.1 mL),

42mm: 42 mm × 36.4 mm × 12.6 mm (1.65 in × 1.43 in × 0.50 in) (19.3 mL)

Back Ceramic
Screen Sapphire crystal Strengthened Ion-X glass Sapphire crystal
Models 18 models

Cases:
316L stainless steel in Highly Polished or Space Black

Bands:
Leather: Modern Buckle in soft pink, brown, and midnight blue; Leather Loop in stone, light brown, and bright blue; Classic Buckle in black
Stainless Steel: Link Bracelet; or Milanese Loop
Fluoroelastomer Plastic: Sport Band in white or black

10 models

Cases:
Lightweight anodized 7000 Series aluminum in Silver or Space Gray

Bands:
Fluoroelastomer Plastic: Sport Band in white, black, blue, green, and pink

6 models

Cases:
Hardened 18-karat gold in Yellow Gold or Rose Gold

Bands:
Leather: Modern Buckle in bright red or rose grey; Classic Buckle in midnight blue
Fluoroelastomer Plastic: Sport Band in white or black

Input methods Digital crown, Multi-Touch, Force Touch, Microphone, Siri, connected iPhone
Connector MagSafe inductive charging
Connectivity NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Sensors Accelerometer, Heart rate sensor
Compatibility iOS 8 running on: iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus

References

  1. ^ "Apple Watch - Overview". Apple Inc. Retrieved 2014-09-09.
  2. ^ "Apple Watch - Technology". Apple Inc.
  3. ^ a b "The Verge live blog". Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Apple Watch live blog". Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  5. ^ a b "The Verge: The 15 most important announcements from the Apple Watch, iPhone 6 event". The Verge. 9 September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  6. ^ "- Apple - Apple Watch - Technology". Apple. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Press Release - Apple Unveils Apple Watch". Retrieved 10 September 2014.
  8. ^ Sprangers, Paul (2014-09-10). "Apple Watch dimensions". checked the 42mm with this image of a Watch next to an iPhone 6 of which we know the height (138.1 mm)
  9. ^ Introducing Apple Watch. Apple Inc. 2014-09-10. Event occurs at 8m00s. the stainless steel link bracelet has a slim deployment clasp that is contained within a 2.6mm band

See also

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