The original Apple Watch (later called Series 0) was released on April 24,
2015, after years of rumors. While there was a lot of initial hype around it,
the third-party watchOS apps were slow to launch due to API limitations. Native
apps were available in watchOS 2. The original watch came in 38mm and 42mm
sizes.
The Series 2 Watch was released on September 16th, 2016 along with a Series 1
Watch. The Series 2 included the S2 chip, built-in GPS, and water-proof
construction.
The Series 1 included the S2, but lacked GPS and waterproofing.
The Series 3 Watch was released on September 22, 2017, and it included an LTE
option and the S3 chip.
The Series 4 Watch was released on September 21, 2018. New hardware included
the S4 Chip, Electrical heart sensor w/ ECG app, and larger display (40mm and
44mm sizes).
Series 5 was announced during Appleâs fall event on September 10, 2019.
Customers were able to purchase the device later that day, and it was released
on September 20. The headline feature for this model was the wearableâs
always-on display. The new display always shows the time and complications and
is also the first from the company to include a built-in compass.
Apple launched international emergency services to every cellular model. Series
5 also brought back ceramic white, and new natural brush and space black
titanium models.
Apple Watch Series 6 was unveiled on September 15, 2020 at the âTime Fliesâ
event alongside the more affordable SE and new iPad Air. New features of the
Series 6 include blood oxygen monitoring, new watch colors, faster S6 chip, new
watch faces, and more Apple Watch features.
Apple Watch is designed to help you stay active, motivated, and connected. The
newest versions are Series 6 and SE while Apple still sells Series 3 as the
most affordable option.
Features include:
⢠Heart rate monitoring (all models)
⦠Including high, low, and irregular heart rate notifications
⢠ECG
readings (Series 4 and later)
⢠Blood oxygen monitoring (Series 6)
⢠Workout tracking, Activity Rings, competitions, and awards
⢠Works with
Apple Fitness+
⢠Sleep tracking
(with watchOS 7)
⢠GPS and GPS + Cellular models
⢠Always-on display (Series 5 & 6)
⢠Water-resistant to 50 meters
⢠Emergency SOS and fall detection
⢠Phone calls and Messages
⢠Music, Podcasts, and more
⢠Third-party apps available through App Store built into watchOS
WatchOS
watchOS is the dedicated software that runs on Apple Watch. The current version
is watchOS 7
that was released in fall 2020 and is compatible with Series 3 and later.
watchOS 7 brought new features like native sleep tracking, Family Setup, watch
face sharing, new workout tracking types, cycling directions in maps, and
automatic handwashing reminders.
Apple Fitness+ support and new cardio fitness notifications came with watchOS
7.2 And watchOS 7.4 is coming with the exciting new Apple Watch unlock for
iPhone feature.
Current Apple Watch lineup
⢠Apple Watch Series 6
⦠Aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium
⦠Nike+
⦠Hermès
⢠SE
⢠Series 3
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