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Smart Watch from Apple

12.09.2014

Apple introduced its own "smart" watch, which was called simply and without fuss - Watch. The presentation took place in Cupertino, California. Along with the Watch, two new iPhone models were introduced.

Watch can be used as a "fitness device" as well as a gadget for information and communication.

Two special applications in "smart" hours - Activity and Workout - will provide monitoring of the physical activity of the owner. The first application will monitor the amount of general physical activity, as well as monitor how often the user rises from a sitting position, the second application will monitor the receipt of physical activity, including, for example, cycling.

Watch can be used as a "personal trainer" that will suggest the most appropriate goals and help you achieve them. Goals will be based on a history of physical activity. The gadget is equipped with a heart rate sensor, an accelerometer and a gyroscope, a Siri voice control function, and can support phone calls and text messages (with voice dictation).

The Watch case is made of metal and is waterproof. On the right side there is a rotating control crown, which resembles the winding crown in a conventional mechanical watch. By scrolling the crown, you can select the date and time in the calendar, change the image scale, etc. There is a home button next to the head. The screen protector is made of sapphire.

The manufacturer reports that the Watch has developed its own graphical interface. "It would be terrible if the iPhone interface was ported to the Watch," says Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. For this reason, the rotating head of the Digital Crown has become the main control of the new gadget.

Apple has used its own SoC called the Apple S1 in the device. On the back of the smartwatch are the magnetic contacts needed to connect the charger (their design is similar to the MagSafe power connector on a Mac PC). These magnets have built-in pulse sensors.

The interface of the smartwatch is designed to keep the screen small and uncluttered, while still providing the user with quick access to applications and functions. On the home screen, there are many small shortcuts between which the owner of the device can move, the shortcuts are enlarged.

At the same time, some methods of managing the interface are taken from the iOS operating system. For example, if you swipe up from the bottom of the screen, information about the weather and upcoming meetings will be displayed, as well as a music player and a world clock.

New Watch applications will be developed based on WatchKit. The Watch, like the new iPhones, will support the Apple Pay payment feature.

Watch can only work in tandem with an Apple smartphone. Supported models are iPhone 5s, 5c and 5, as well as iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

According to Tim Cook, Watch sales should be expected in early 2015.

"Smart" watches will be produced in three series: a simple Watch in a steel case, Watch Sport in an aluminum case, and a Watch Edition in an 18 carat gold case. The price of the device in the US will start at $349.

It is also reported that six different straps will be available to the buyer, incl. straps made of leather, plastic and steel, and even magnetic straps. There is also a Watch model in a reduced size case.

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