Apple announced their highly-anticipated smartwatch, dubbed the Apple Watch. It comes in two sizes and three different models: Watch, Watch Sport, and Watch Edition. The Watch is the normal version, while the Sport edition comes with a stronger screen and better strap for exercise. The Edition is a fancier gold version of the watch. All three models feature a new operating system built specifically for the watch. As you'd expect, it features all kinds of iOS integration as well as a bunch of activity tracking features.
The Apple Watch features both pressure input and touch input. It also has Siri integration so you can use Siri's voice function. The Apple Watch has all kinds of different input methods, includes tracking your heart rate, motion, and more. With an iPhone, it also tracks your GPS.
When it's connected to your iPhone, the watch has all kinds of a custom notification options from apps, email, and your calendar. Developers can make apps for the watch, so third-party support will add the ability to unlock doors at hotels, track your car's location, and plenty more. You'll need an iPhone for most of these features.
The Apple Watch has a ton of activity tracking features. On top of tracking your heartbeat, it also tracks your activity and movement throughout the day. With an iPhone it'll also log your GPS coordinates. You can set up goals within the fitness app that help you make sure you're meeting the recommended amount of movement each day.
The watch comes with a variety of different straps available in different colors and styles. The Apple Watch requires an iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, and 6 Plus for most of it's features. It starts at $349 and will be available for purchase in early 2015. You can get even more information about theApple Watch over at Gizmodo.
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