With Apple conference in San Francisco Spring Forward passed for four days, and the number of stories and speculation about innovation, uniqueness and success of "apple" products is growing. Whatever the success or failure of new gadgets Apple, such a violent reaction to the presentation does not receive any other company in the world.
The main novelty of the presentation were "smart" watch Apple Watch. About 18 hours on a single charge, the maximum value of 17 000 dollars and the opportunity to cancel the call, covering dial hand - is not the only thing that surprised at the presentation of the company.Techcult edition gathered a few facts about the first wearable computer Apple.
1. Those who hoped that the new product will eliminate the need to carry a phone, expect disappointment. Apple Watch designed to work with your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.The gadget is not connected to the devices on the Android platform, or Windows Phone, as well as not receiving a signal from the iPod and the iPad. Only the iPhone 5 or later.
2. Charge the watch will have almost every night, despite all attempts to extend the Apple daily life of the batteries. Guaranteed to get 18 hours of uninterrupted operation. Although, of course, it all depends on the purpose for which the device is used. If your goal - to periodically check the time, the clock can stretch up to 72 hours without recharging.
3. Apple Watch Sales will begin on April 24 (April 10, - pre-order). However, the list of countries where first there was a novelty, Russia does not have: more than Russians lucky residents of the United States, Britain, France and Japan.
4. To restore the battery Apple Watch induction method is used. Need a special cable that resembles charger for electric toothbrushes, but the standard Lightning will not work.
5. Apple Watch equipped with a water-repellent (not to be confused with a waterproof) body.The design of the international standard IPX7, so that the device can be dipped into water to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. Manufacturer, of course, is not advised to put such experiments, but for the safety of hours when hit by a downpour can not worry.
6. Despite the fact that Apple Watch involves the use of iPhone, sometimes you will want to use it separately, for example, while jogging. In that case, a clock is the internal memory to 8 GB, two of which can be used to store music. The remaining 75% of the memory needed for the operating system and applications, also 75 MB - under the photos.
7. The price range for Apple Watch ranged from $ 349 to $ 17 000. The reason for such a wide spread - a variety of lineup. In Cupertino have tried to consider the tastes of those who wish to have a copy of aluminum, as well as lovers of luxury who will order an exclusive pink or yellow gold with leather inserts on the price of the car.
8. The battery can run faster in dark-skinned users. It's not racism, just Pulse activated infrared sensor and a correct reading of the data in people with dark skin requires more power. However, the manufacturer of the comments on this topic refrains.
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