Apple Conference on March 9 with a new 12-inch MacBook announced the final version of "smart" watches Apple Watch . The device is presented on the stage of the Yerba Buena in San Francisco CEO Tim Cook.
Hours will be available in two screen sizes - 38 and 42 diagonal millimeter. Earlier media dubbed them "female" and "male" version, although in reality the difference is not very noticeable even on the hand. Apple offer a variety of interchangeable bracelets for customization Apple Watch - leather, metal, magnetic, polyurethane.
The device will be available in three series - normal, sport (Sport) and premium (Edition).The principal difference between the sports version - reinforced anodized aluminum, moisture and pyleustoychivost. Body as a premium version is made of 18-carat gold.
All these variations are reflected in the price of the device. According to Tim Cook, the minimum cost is $ 349. It is about 38 mm modifications version with display 42 mm will cost $ 399. Watch the usual model will cost more. Cost compact embodiment is in the range from 549 to 1049 dollars larger - from 599 to 1099 dollars.
Those who wish to get a premium version Edition will have to fork out for a much greater amount. Not by chance the chief designer of Apple Johnny Ive previously hinted that the Swiss watch manufacturers will have problems. Apple Watch Edition will be sold at a price of 10 000 dollars .
Apple Watch equipped with heartbeat sensor, and a zone for joining the magnetic charge. In the right pane - the scroll wheel to scroll and zoom the content, as well as a button to open a list of contacts. Although Apple Watch screen touch, using the wheel and Apple decided to reduce the need to touch it and close the data on the display.
Device screen turns on automatically when the owner of Apple Watch rotate your wrist to see the time. Switch between applications can be horizontal and vertical swipe across the screen.He, as it should be a decent hour, protected by sapphire crystal, also recognizes the difference between touching and pressing and pressing two fingers on triggers heart rate meter.
Since the watch can be used exclusively in a pair with a smartphone - not only the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but with the iPhone 5, 5s and 5C, - then straight to the wrist, you can initiate calls and messages, including the sending of a very cute animated smileys and small drawings. And supported payment system Apple Pay.
In a demonstration for Apple said that Apple Watch clock pulse on the arm and thus, for example, by mapping suggest where you need to turn - right or left. In the hours will be built-in microphone that allows you to answer calls coming to your smartphone. According to Cook, he dreamed about this since 5 years. Clock count calories, steps and minutes of training.
Battery life Apple Watch stated at 18 hours. To market the device goes in April 2015.However, as noted by observers The Verge, it should not be taken as a few weeks handicap competitors: "Apple as it said: do not buy other devices, wait until next month".
"At stake is the future of Apple and Tim Cook's place in the history of the world economy - said analyst Scott Harris electronics. - If the "smart" watch Apple will be accepted by consumers, it will strengthen the position of the Cook within the company, and the corporation can prove ability to lead the world market, even after the death of the genius of modern business - Jobs".
Pre-orders for Apple Watch will open on April 10 and in the sale of novelty will arrive on April 24th. The first unit will be able to purchase a resident of Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, UK and USA.
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