Apple introduced today at a press conference in Cupertino, a new generation of smart watches Apple Watch. Model called the Apple Watch Series 4 and performed in a frameless design.
Due to the thin frames, the display size has increased by 35% and 32% (for a small and large version). The total volume decreased, as well as the thickness. Apple Watch Series 4 is offered in two new sizes — 40 mm and 44 mm. In the scroll wheel Digital Crown added haptic feedback — the feeling of a light clicks when scrolling.
Smart watches are based on a Quad-core 64-bit processor S4 of new generation. According to Apple it is twice as productive predecessor. Speaker hours was 50% louder. Ceramic cover provides the best signal conductivity.
The watch has an improved accelerometer and gyroscope with a measurement speed increased by 800%. The function of the electrocardiogram. It uses electrodes embedded in the scroll wheel Digital Crown and new electric heart rate sensor on the rear of hours. Simply open the app and press a finger to the scroll wheel Digital Crown and after 30 seconds, the user will get a heart rate.
Watch is able to determine a fall of the user and call for help if necessary. The battery life is 18 hours.
Smart watch Apple Watch Series 4 will be sold at a price of $ 499. While the past generation, the Apple Watch Series fell to 279 dollars.
Starting Friday, September 14, Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) will be available to order in 26 countries and regions, and the Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) — 16 countries and regions. Both models will go on sale Friday, September 21.