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Apple Has Officially Unveiled the 'Apple Watch'

Apple Has Officially Unveiled the 'Apple Watch'

Posted September 9, 2014 at 7:16pm by iClarified
Apple today officially unveiled the 'Apple Watch' featuring revolutionary new technologies and a pioneering user interface.

Apple Watch introduces a specially designed and engineered Digital Crown that provides an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate. The Digital Crown is Apple’s most revolutionary navigation tool since the iPod Click Wheel and iPhone Multi-Touch. Apple Watch will enable you to communicate in new ways right from your wrist by sending and receiving messages, answering calls to your iPhone, and with Digital Touch, sending something as personal as your own heartbeat. Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps that can help people lead healthier lives. Apple Watch is available in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition.

Apple Has Officially Unveiled the 'Apple Watch'


“Apple introduced the world to several category-defining products, the Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “And once again Apple is poised to captivate the world with a revolutionary product that can enrich people’s lives. It’s the most personal product we’ve ever made.”

“With Apple Watch, we’ve developed multiple technologies and an entirely new user interface specifically for a device that’s designed to be worn. It blurs the boundary between physical object and user interface,” said Jony Ive, Apple’s senior vice president of Design. “We’ve created an entire range of products that enable unparalleled personalization.”

Apple Watch introduces a revolutionary design and iOS-based user interface created specifically for a smaller device. Apple Watch features the Digital Crown, an innovative way to scroll, zoom and navigate fluidly, without obstructing the display. The Digital Crown also serves as the Home button and a convenient way to access Siri. The Retina display on Apple Watch features Force Touch, a technology that senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to quickly and easily access controls within apps. Apple Watch introduces the Taptic Engine and a built-in speaker that together discreetly enable an entirely new vocabulary of alerts and notifications you can both hear and feel. Apple custom-designed its own S1 SiP (System in Package) to miniaturize an entire computer architecture onto a single chip. Apple Watch also features Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.0 to pair seamlessly with your iPhone.

Apple Has Officially Unveiled the 'Apple Watch'


Collections:
Apple Watch comes in three distinct collections—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition—available in two different sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm. The beautifully designed and durable enclosures are crafted from custom alloys of polished or space black stainless steel, space gray or silver anodized aluminum and 18-karat rose or yellow gold. Apple also created an entire range of watch straps: the high-performance elastomer Sport Band; the Milanese Loop in a flexible magnetic stainless steel mesh; the Leather Loop in soft, quilted leather that conceals magnets for quick fastening and adjustment; the leather Modern Buckle, which closes with a solid metal clasp; the leather Classic Buckle; and the stainless steel Link Bracelet. Apple Watch comes with a unique charging system that combines Apple’s MagSafe technology with inductive charging for a quick connection that snaps into place.

Apple Has Officially Unveiled the 'Apple Watch'

Apple Watch is an extremely accurate timepiece that’s also customizable for personal expression. Apple Watch comes with 11 watch faces ranging from traditional analog faces to new faces like the dynamic Timelapse face; the Astronomy face with its interactive, real-time 3D model of the earth, sun, moon and planets; and the Solar face, a contemporary sundial. Apple Watch can be personalized in appearance and capability with additional information such as upcoming events, moonphases or your activity level, enabling millions of possible configurations.

Taking advantage of its location on your wrist, Apple Watch provides timely information that can be viewed at a glance. Smart Replies and dictation let you respond quickly to messages, and with Handoff, you can start a message on your Apple Watch and continue where you left off on your iPhone. Swipe up from the watch face for Glances that quickly show you information you care about, such as your current location, stocks or your next meeting. Pressing the side button brings up Friends, a view of your favorite people, so you can contact them quickly and easily. Digital Touch allows you to send a sketch, a gentle tap, an audio message through Walkie Talkie or even your own heartbeat. Apple Watch lets you interact quickly and conveniently with the world around you, so you can pay for coffee using Apple Pay, board a plane with a Passbook boarding pass, control your Apple TV or get directions.

Apple Watch includes a groundbreaking Activity app designed to help motivate you to be more active throughout the day, and an all-new Workout app designed to provide the metrics you need during dedicated workout sessions. Apple Watch uses the accelerometer, a built-in heart rate sensor, GPS and Wi-Fi from your iPhone to provide a comprehensive picture of your daily activity. The Activity app measures three separate aspects of movement: calories burned, brisk activity and how often you stand up during the day. The Workout app provides goal-setting and pacing during popular session-based workouts, such as running and cycling. The companion Fitness app on iPhone collects your activity data so you can see your activity history in greater detail. Apple Watch uses this history to suggest personal, realistic goals, reward fitness milestones and keep you motivated.

Apple Has Officially Unveiled the 'Apple Watch'

Apple Has Officially Unveiled the 'Apple Watch'

Apple introduces WatchKit, providing new tools and APIs for developers to create unique experiences designed for the wrist. With Apple Watch, developers can create WatchKit apps with actionable notifications and Glances that provide timely information. Starting later next year, developers will be able to create fully native apps for Apple Watch.

Pricing & Availability
Apple Watch will be available in three collections. Apple Watch, with a polished or space black stainless steel case and a choice of straps; Apple Watch Sport, with a space gray or silver anodized aluminum case and Sport Band; and Apple Watch Edition, with an 18-karat rose or yellow gold case and a choice of straps exclusive to this collection. Apple Watch straps include the Sport Band in black, blue, green, pink and white; the Classic Buckle in black and midnight blue; the Leather Loop in bright blue, light brown and stone; the Modern Buckle in midnight blue, brown, soft pink, rose gray and bright red; the Milanese Loop in stainless steel; and the Link Bracelet in brushed stainless steel and polished space black. Apple Watch will be available in early 2015 starting at $349 (US). Apple Watch is compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus running the latest version of iOS 8.

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Muhammad Farooq Saeed
Muhammad Farooq Saeed - October 22, 2015 at 10:52am
not Bad , it's really good for all who's love apple !
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Lady's Apple Watch
Lady's Apple Watch - September 10, 2014 at 2:58pm
So you'll be buying the smaller size then.
What's the camera app for?!?
What's the camera app for?!? - September 10, 2014 at 10:23am
What's the deal with the camera app? In the screen shot with all the apps on the face of the watch, in the upper right there is what looks like a camera app. What's it for?
MrNiteOwl
MrNiteOwl - September 10, 2014 at 1:07pm
The Camera App for the "i"Watch, is a remote shutter for your Camera on your iPhone.
dimsbubble
dimsbubble - September 10, 2014 at 4:01am
is there waterproof?? or splashproof? if this thing is not, i will not buy, please apple first important thing in this stuff is must waterproff, not just antisweat, remember this stuff is wearing in hand, outside/outdoor, and daily activity,
jc
jc - September 10, 2014 at 2:32am
This is ok is not great doesnt bear other smart watch out there falls short of expectation, apple has never been the same after Steve job just look at the stocks this will not help.phones are ok.
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The Razzam
The Razzam - September 9, 2014 at 11:48pm
Apple did not invent the first computer, MP3 player, cell phone, tablet, or of course smart watch. However, they perfect it. They know ease if use, interface, & how to market something sexy. I myself was originally an Amigan, but Apple is a quality company that makes a great product! I love Apple & will be getting both new iphone & Apple Watch. What I don't understand are the negative comments. I don't use Android - yet I have never left a comment on an Android story - I don't even read them.
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Bill Brasky
Bill Brasky - September 10, 2014 at 12:16am
Whereas Apple products are superior to the competition (smart phones, mp3 players, tablets, NOT desktop OS...), Apple ads suck pretty hard. Seriously. They suck. Badly.
Samsung SadAgain :(
Samsung SadAgain :( - September 9, 2014 at 11:15pm
Here you go Samsung. Finally something to copy again for your "next big thing".
Nuck Chorris
Nuck Chorris - September 10, 2014 at 1:50am
What exactly is there to copy? Nothing new.
Mike Power
Mike Power - September 9, 2014 at 10:47pm
What a Toyish look alike watch, this thing its so, it's so, apple watch, iphone 6 plus, I mean, who came out with this names. Oh I know since they are late in this technology, all the names are taken already so they had no other option. Poor marketing, a name is the most important thing in a product. See that where Steve Jobs is missing. I mean I was an apple fan, but it's time to go, but where am I going to go. wish me Good luck.
iSad
iSad - September 9, 2014 at 10:52pm
My sentiments exactly..time to move on, Apple lost it..but where to go :-(
paulMOGG
paulMOGG - September 9, 2014 at 10:09pm
Revolutionary technology
IMK
IMK - September 9, 2014 at 8:27pm
never thought id say this, but the samsung gear actually looks nicer
IAmDone
IAmDone - September 9, 2014 at 8:17pm
As of right now Swiss citizens especially watchmakers are applying visas to move to Cupertino...Swirtzerland was indeed in trouble...BIG NOT!! Somewhere in Seoul Samsuck big kimchis are breathing a sigh of relief...
Yipeeee
Yipeeee - September 9, 2014 at 8:03pm
Looks awesome
Yipeeee
Yipeeee - September 9, 2014 at 8:03pm
Looks awesome
Tkyo
Tkyo - September 9, 2014 at 8:02pm
Samsung only released their smart watch after it became public that Apple was working on one. So what is that? And smart watches are nothing that you can call a new category anyway, there have been previous attempts. Perhaps Apple is trying to do it the right way.
Tkyo
Tkyo - September 9, 2014 at 7:40pm
I think people who say it is not good enough are missing the point like many did on the release of the iPad. Again software developers will make the big difference here. It is a completely new opportunity to developers and that will also attract a lot of people's attention. Many may say it looks like any other watch Samsung, Sony etc releases, but hey, it is a watch they all look alike.
byronchurch
byronchurch - September 9, 2014 at 7:40pm
Looks great nut early next year? A lot can happen in 6 months !
JSeba
JSeba - September 9, 2014 at 7:35pm
kinda looks like the first iPhone
JSeba
JSeba - September 9, 2014 at 7:35pm
kinda looks like the first iPhone
Android KopyKat
Android KopyKat - September 9, 2014 at 7:35pm
why are android fanboys so bitter? just like windows fan boys.
Android KopyKat
Android KopyKat - September 9, 2014 at 7:35pm
why are android fanboys so bitter? just like windows fan boys.
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