Ever thought you could wear a screen on your wrist and not only see the time but make calls too? Well, you can do that as well as much more with the Apple watch series. The Apple Iphone watch lets you connect to your Apple devices as well as do so many things from the screen on your wrist, that one would never imagine. In this article, we will look at the entire Apple watch series, the latest watch and also we shall make a comparison of all the models of the Apple smartwatch series.
Introduction Of The Apple Iphone Watch
To begin with, the main idea behind the Apple Watch was to assist the Iphone and add new functions. Furthermore, it was aimed to free people of their phones and perform tasks from their wrists. To bring this dream to a reality, Apple then hired Kevin Lynch in 2013, who was working as CTO for Adobe, to take charge of the Apple Watch.
“People are carrying their phones with them and looking at the screen so much. People want that level of engagement. But how do we provide it in a way that’s a little more human, a little more in the moment when you’re with somebody?”
Kevin Lynch – Vice President Of Technology At Apple Inc.
In 2011, rumors made the rounds speculating that Apple was in the process of making a wearable variation of the Ipod that would wrap around your wrist and also feature Apple’s voice assistant Siri. Then during a press event in 2014, Time cook introduced the Apple Iphone watch and appeared on stage wearing one. After that in April 2015, Apple officially released the Apple watch and started taking pre-orders.
The Apple Iphone Watch Series
1. Series 1
To begin with, the Apple smartwatch series started with the first-generation Apple Watch in 2015. Then the second-generation series 1 was launched in 2016. This was a major breakthrough gadget and people were fascinated with not only the technology but also the sleek design Apple came out with. The series 1 uses a dual-core processor and comes with WiFi and Bluetooth as well as a built-in speaker and mic. Furthermore, it is the most budget-friendly Apple Watch to date.
- 38mm or 42mm case
- Retina OLED display
- Ion-X glass display
- S1P with a dual-core processor
- Digital Crown
- Optical heart sensor
- High and low heart rate notifications as well as irregular heart rhythm notification
- Splash resistant
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0
- Built-in speaker and mic
- 8GB capacity
Starting Price of Apple Iphone Watch Series 1 – ₹ 21,625 (However, this Apple Watch Series has been dropped by Apple)
2. Series 2
Then came series 2 which is a slightly upgraded version of series 1. Moreover, this Apple Watch Series comes with an S2 dual-core processor which is an upgrade and is better in comparison to the S1P in series 1 smartwatch. Furthermore, this smartwatch offers higher brightness in comparison to series 1. Also, it is water-resistant up to 50-meters underwater and comes with GPS.
- 38mm or 42mm case
- Second-generation Retina OLED display
- Ion-X glass display on aluminum cases; sapphire crystal display on stainless steel as well as ceramic cases
- GPS model
- S2 with a dual-core processor
- Digital Crown
- Optical heart sensor
- High and low heart rate notifications as well as irregular heart rhythm notification
- Water-resistant to 50 metres
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0
- GPS/GNSS
- Built-in speaker and mic
- 8GB capacity
Starting Price of Apple Iphone Watch Series 2 – ₹ 32,900 (However, this Apple Watch Series has been dropped by Apple)
3. Series 3
Then came the third-generation Apple smartwatch which includes a faster S3 processor and 4.2 Bluetooth in comparison to the S2 processor and 4.0 Bluetooth respectively. Furthermore, the watch comes with a built-in altimeter and is available in a variant with LTE cellular connectivity. Additionally, Increased processing speed in the Series 3 smartwatch in comparison to the previous models, allows Siri to speak.
- 38mm or 42mm case
- Second-generation Retina OLED display, 1,000 nits
- Ion-X glass display on aluminum cases; sapphire crystal display on stainless steel as well as ceramic cases
- GPS model
- S3 SiP with a dual-core processor as well as W2 wireless chip
- Digital Crown
- Optical heart sensor
- High and low heart rate notifications as well as irregular heart rhythm notification
- Emergency SOS
- Water-resistant to 50 meters
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2
- GPS/GNSS and barometric altimeter
- Built-in speaker and mic
- 8GB capacity
Starting Price of Apple Iphone Watch Series 3 – ₹ 29,900
4. Series 4
Then came the series 4 featuring larger displays with thinner bezels and rounded corners and an all-new S4 64-bit dual-core processor which gives double the power in comparison to the series 3 smartwatch. Furthermore, it has an upgraded 16 GB storage, new options for watch face customization as well as a new electrical heart sensor. Additionally, the US Drug and Food Administration gave clearance for the ECG system. This device can not only detect falls but also automatically get in touch with emergency services. However, this can be canceled by the smartwatch user.
- 40mm or 44mm case; over 30% larger display
- Retina LTPO OLED display, 1,000 nits
- Ion-X glass display on aluminum cases as well as sapphire crystal display on stainless steel cases
- GPS and GPS + Cellular models
- S4 SiP along with a W3 wireless chip and 64-bit dual-core processor
- Digital Crown with haptic feedback
- Electrical heart sensor as well as second-generation optical heart sensor
- High and low heart rate notifications, irregular heart rhythm notification, as well as ECG app
- Emergency SOS as well as fall detection
- Water-resistant to 50 meters
- LTE and UMTS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS/GNSS and barometric altimeter
- 50% louder speaker; built-in mic
- 16GB capacity
Starting Price of Apple Iphone Watch Series 4 – ₹ 34,990
5. Series 5
The fifth generation of the Apple Watch Series was revealed during the year 2019. It includes an always-on display along with an energy-saving LTPO OLED screen as well as a low-power screen driver. Additionally, it also includes International Emergency Calling, an improved ambient light sensor, and a more energy-efficient S5 processor. Furthermore, a storage of 32 GB, and a magnetometer, enabling a compass function.
- 30% larger display
- Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display, 1,000 nits
- Ion-X glass display on aluminum cases; sapphire crystal display on stainless steel, titanium, as well as ceramic cases
- GPS and GPS + Cellular models
- S5 SiP along with a 64-bit dual-core processor as well as a W3 wireless chip
- Digital Crown with haptic feedback
- Electrical heart sensor as well as second-generation optical heart sensor
- High and low heart rate notifications, irregular heart rhythm notification, as well as ECG app
- International emergency calling, Emergency SOS, as well as fall detection
- Water-resistant to 50 meters
- LTE and UMTS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS/GNSS, compass, as well as barometric altimeter
- 50% louder speaker; built-in mic
- 32GB capacity
Starting Price of Apple Iphone Watch Series 5 – ₹ 40,990
Additionally, click here to read how the series 5 watch saved a man’s life.
6. SE
The sixth generation of the Apple Watch was revealed during the year 2020 at the Time Flies Apple Event. Additionally, it includes a new S6 processor (that is up to 20% faster in comparison to the S4 and S5 on the previous smartwatches).
- 40mm or 44mm case; over 30% larger display
- Retina LTPO OLED display, 1,000 nits
- Ion-X glass display
- GPS and GPS + Cellular models
- S5 SiP along with a 64-bit dual-core processor as well as a W3 wireless chip
- Digital Crown with haptic feedback
- Second-generation optical heart sensor
- High and low heart rate notifications as well as irregular heart rhythm notification
- International emergency calling, Emergency SOS, as well as fall detection
- Water-resistant to 50 meters
- LTE and UMTS,6 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS/GNSS, compass, as well as always-on altimeter
- 50% louder speaker; built-in mic
- 32GB capacity
Starting Price of Apple Iphone Watch SE – ₹ 29,900
7. Apple Watch Series 6
The latest Apple watch series 6 is also part of the sixth-generation Apple watches. Furthermore, it houses a brighter always-on display, a blood oxygen app that works with a new in-watch sensor, an electrocardiogram app, a sleep monitoring app, as well as an always-on altimeter.
- 40mm or 44mm case; over 30% larger display
- Always-On Retina LTPO OLED display, 1,000 nits
- Ion-X glass display on aluminum cases; sapphire crystal display on stainless steel as well as titanium cases
- GPS and GPS + Cellular models
- S6 SiP along with a W3 wireless chip, U1 chip (Ultra Wideband), and 64-bit dual-core processor
- Digital Crown with haptic feedback
- Blood oxygen sensor; electrical heart sensor as well as third-generation optical heart sensor
- High and low heart rate notifications, irregular heart rhythm notification, as well as ECG app
- International emergency calling,5 Emergency SOS4, as well as fall detection
- Water-resistant to 50 meters
- LTE and UMTS,6 Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS/GNSS, compass, as well as always-on altimeter
- 50% louder speaker; built-in mic
- 32GB capacity
Starting Price of Apple Iphone Watch Series 6 – ₹ 40,900
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FAQs Regarding Iphone Watch – Apple Watch Latest Series
The Apple watch series 6 is the most impressive smartwatch till date packed with premium technology and sleek designs that make it simply the best.
The sixth-generation Apple Watch was revealed during the year 2020 at the Time Flies Apple Event.
The latest Apple Watch in the market is the recently launched sixth-generation Apple watch series 6 with mind-blowing technology and a sophisticated design.
Series 6 is undoubtedly the better watch of the two. It has amazing features and has premium technology that backs the device making it the best Apple watch till date. Additionally, it boasts a sleek design which just makes it unbeatable.
Editor’s Note | Iphone Watch
To sum up, the Apple Watch series shows how far technology has come and how far technology can take us. Furthermore, the features included in the Apple smartwatch can only be put in comparison to a few other smartwatches in the market. These features not only come in handy in day to day life but are also so insightful and help you in so many ways. However, I agree the Apple watches don’t come at a budget-friendly price but at the same time, I do feel that it gives you your money’s worth in most cases. In conclusion, Apple Watch Series is a good buy for the features that are loaded in it and the technology that it is powered by.
