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Apple Watch
line of smartwatches created by Apple Inc. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Apple Watch is an electronic watch from Apple Inc. It has been available to buy in stores and online since early 2015.
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Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Manufacturer | Quanta Computer |
Type | Smartwatch |
Release date | Early 2015 |
Introductory price | From US$349 |
Discontinued | September 7, 2016 (1st Generation) |
Operating system | watchOS[1][2] |
CPU | Apple S1 |
Display | Sapphire crystal, strengthened Ion-X glass |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi |
Dimensions | Two case sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm |
Website | https://www.apple.com/watch/ |
The Apple Watch can do things like measure your heartbeat and works like a walkie-talkie when used together with an iPhone 5 or a newer iPhone. It can also access the Internet to download and run apps. Because of this, many people call it a "smartwatch".
The Apple Watch was released on April 24, 2015 and quickly became the best-selling wearable device with 4.2 million sold in the second quarter of 2015.
The second generation of Apple Watches was released in September 2016: the Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2, while the first generation was discontinued.
The Apple Watch Series 3 was released on September 22, 2017 alongside the discontinuation of the Apple Watch Series 2.
The Apple Watch Series 4 was announced on September 12, 2018.