Apple Watch - reviews, technical specifications, functions. Digital Crown really rocks. The clock is not fast

In the box with the Apple Watch Series 3, we found a meager gentleman's set: an induction charging tablet, a 1 A plug, a silicone strap with one additional clasp of a different length, and documentation.

Modifications

Apple Watch Series 3 with eSIM support, as well as Hermès and Edition modifications, unfortunately, are not presented in Russia. This means that we don’t sell variations with sapphire glass, steel or ceramic cases either.

What you can choose: one of two sizes (38 mm and 42 mm), one of four colors of the silicone strap (smoky, pink, gray and black), depending on which one of three colors of the aluminum case will be offered (silver, gold and “ gray space").

There is also a modification of Nike+ for athletes and fans of the brand of the same name - with thematic design of dials and special mesh straps.

There is no difference in specifications depending on size. The difference in price is small - relative to the cost of the watch itself. Therefore, here you should be guided only by personal preferences. I have an Apple Watch with a case length of 38 mm, and I really like it, I don’t feel disadvantaged, I don’t want a “full-length” version.

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The only controversial point is the choice of a specific Apple Watch model. At the moment, models of the first and third series are officially on sale. If you need a remote control for iOS devices, an activity tracker, and a workout tracker, the Apple Watch Series 1 is enough. If it is waterproof and tracks swim laps in the pool, listens to music without a smartphone, and has hardware reserves for the future, it is better to choose the Apple Watch Series 3.

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I wore the Apple Watch for five weeks. Here are my conclusions.

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Let's go with some impressions.

1. They're hard to steal.

If you yank someone's Apple Watch with a Sport, Milanese, or any other strap very hard, you get it in the eye.

Despite the visually weak fastenings, Apple straps are almost impossible to remove from your hands, together with the watch or separately. They simply do not open accidentally, under pressure and without the directed efforts of the owner. You can steal a watch only if the owner takes it off first.

Seeing most of the straps in the pictures, I was worried about the safety of the watch. Having tried it, I was instantly convinced of the opposite. They won't be torn from your hands. This time.

If the owner installs password protection, the watch will ask for a code after you remove it. Without a password, no functions work. You won’t even be able to reset your watch without having access to the iPhone to which the Apple Watch was linked. That's two.

Roughly speaking, there is no point in stealing them. Yes, and it’s too difficult. So don’t worry - they won’t take it away if you don’t give it back ;)

2. Not all watch faces are created equal

People don't buy Apple Watch just to look at the time. However, there are quite a few good watch faces in the watch memory. And just as many bad ones. For example, it is absolutely unclear who will use the huge digital option: the information content is zero, and the numbers themselves are visually let down.

Feature of watch faces in Apple Watch – interactivity. For example, with a chronograph you can instantly start a timer, and with an astronomical dial you can look at the position of all the planets of the solar system and find out what position Mars is in relation to Earth and Venus today. Helps when making important decisions in life (joke).

Almost all the visual watch faces are gorgeous, and the analog ones are... sad. It is clear that some of them received much more attention during development.

The animation in the astronomical or solar dials deserves the highest praise from Steve Jobs himself. You spin the Digital Crown and see at what moment the sun will rise. If you leave this watch face to the general application menu, and then return back, the animation changes depending on the position of the star now. Such little things in design are the calling card of “that same Apple.” Praise also extends to the “female” modes with flowers and butterflies.

However, the digital mode, and most analogue ones, look monotonous and boring. What saves you is the very “chronometer” in which you can change the background color - nowhere else, by the way. It makes the Apple Watch look a little like a regular watch. No more.

I bet that in new firmware Apple will allow you to install other watch faces from the App Store. And then this quibble will lose all meaning. In the meantime, I wear a chronometer, and at night I switch to “modern mode” with digital time. It's ok, but it could be better - a choice of good men's options would not hurt anyone.

3. They last longer than you think.

The first reviews about the operating time of the Apple Watch were purely negative. Looking back, it was inevitable. Remember yourself as a child: you were given a toy, and you only use it all day. We have grown up, but the toys have remained about the same.

Unless you're a journalist who needs to test every little detail of a watch for the sake of writing an article and keep up with it for days, your Apple Watch will last all day from early morning until night.

I speak for myself. There was never a time when the clock ran out of charge in the evening. I take them off the charger around 7-8 in the morning and don’t take them off during the day. The result personally suits me one hundred percent.

Even when I used them every 10-15 minutes, launching applications and games, checking the time and getting directions, in the evening (23:00) I had about 20-25% charge left. This would be enough before 6 am.

In addition, the watch has an “emergency” mode, in which only the time display works. It makes virtually no sense, because it displays dirty green and microscopic numbers somewhere in the upper right corner. That's all. It’s better to just turn it off and not torture... But with this mode you can stretch 15% charge for half a day regularly checking the time.

It’s clear that if you want, you can discharge your Apple Watch in 3-5 hours. But the same argument applies to the iPhone. And for any smartphone on the market. Apple watches have competitors in terms of autonomy. For example, Pebble works for almost a week. However, they have 20 times fewer functions, and the screen is monochrome. So I see no point in comparing them. Especially visually.

The display drains the battery the most. This means that over time, when you start actually using your Apple Watch rather than fiddling with it, you'll notice nearly double the battery life compared to the original performance.

Many are indignant: they say, I didn’t have enough to charge the watch every day! But if you live in the city and spend the night at home 95% of the time, there will be no real discomfort with recharging.

The “power supply” is very small, and its cable is incredibly long. Seriously, it’s like three meters there. Personally, I attached an adapter in the hallway to get the most out of an old habit. When I come home, I always take off any watch and put it at the entrance. Now in this place there is a charging platform for the Apple Watch, and therefore they are always charged to the maximum.

I've never been left with a dead Apple Watch. Accordingly, I am quite satisfied with the battery life. Yes, if the new models have more, no one will be worse off. In the meantime, I’m not complaining.

And no, the “my mechanical/quartz watch lasts 100,500 years” argument doesn’t work here. Please, let your watch launch Siri, show the weather, change the track, count calories, silently wake you up, answer the call, send a message, display the notification text... well, you get the idea;)

4. The clock is not fast

Apple Watch works smoothly, but can sometimes become hesitant. You don't notice this during routine use. If you start exiting and logging in from the built-in programs, you will notice the slowness of both the loading and the response of the watch itself: sometimes it begins to respond to commands only a second or two after closing the application. Or they don’t immediately recognize a “tap” on the screen if they’ve been digging through other menus before.

Owning a small watch model, I absolutely refuse to believe that it can accommodate a battery, a recoil motor, a microphone, a good display, several sensors, a speaker and all the other hardware. Apple engineers don't eat their bread in vain. However, they cannot break the laws of physics and change the level of progress.

It's obvious that Apple has reduced the processor performance in its watch to improve battery life and reduce heat generation. Inside there is a “stone”, technically similar to its brother from the iPhone 4S and iPad Mini - devices that were released three years ago and are already largely outdated. Therefore, we cannot talk about some incredible chip performance in Apple smart watches; it has nowhere to come from. At the same time, the operating system in the watch is clearly not as resource-demanding as in the iPhone.

The situation is complicated. So far, I have the impression that most of the “lags” can be corrected by proper software optimization, that is, by developing and releasing new firmware. As the successor to iOS 8, Watch OS carries with it eight years of code baggage, and it's high time the company cleaned it up. Fresh rumors support performance improvements in future versions of Watch OS, so I'm doubly calm.

There are no smartwatches on the market yet that operate without brakes. Take any - and after a couple of days you will repeatedly notice “lags” and general thoughtfulness of both the system and the interface. Probably the most responsive in this regard were my good old Pebble, but they can no longer be called “smart watches” by today’s standards.

One way or another, the thoughtfulness of the Apple Watch is tolerable and more often unnoticeable than vice versa. Again, unless you're a reviewer who fanatically pokes at everything, you won't have any problems with their performance.

5. Notifications from iPhone no longer bother you

After five years of working on the Internet, I developed a stupid habit. constantly take out my smartphone and see if I have anything new. Did you miss another “important” notification? But recently, this is not enough: I need to unlock, open the Notification Center, scroll through, read it - then I become calm. A minute, if not two or three, was lost.

With Apple Watch, the bad habit instantly disappeared. I returned only when I had to take the watch to the store.

I myself didn’t notice how I practically stopped taking out my iPhone. It's in my pocket, and I'm looking forward and up into the real world. At the same time, I am in complete control of the situation. Not a single message is missed, not a single call is missed. And if it passes, it’s only because I’m busy and personally reset it from the clock, automatically sending the caller a request to dial later.

I can enjoy the real world without missing anything in the virtual one. The Internet is with me, but it doesn’t interfere with my life. There is no other way to explain it. So, excuse me, excuse me – it’s “vanilla” and all that, but it’s honest.

This strange feeling quickly gives rise to respect for the watch and Apple in general. This was not the case when I used Pebble, although they are similar in nature. I felt a tap on my hand, I raised my hand - yeah, Twitter, not interesting - I lowered my hand. 2 seconds and I returned back to reality. Here's another example. iPhone in your pocket, an important call in the city, you can’t hear anything. But the clock is knocking. I felt it, got it, responded.

I consider the Apple Watch a necessary thing for a busy executive, freelancer, or simply an online person. If you value functionality over show-off, then you should have an equally functional watch on your wrist. No one is encroaching on mechanics, I adore them myself, but they won’t help you make your life better. And the Apple watch will at least contribute to this by unloading the incoming flow of information.

6. Every passerby knows more about Apple Watch than you do.

A man, 35 years old, is sitting there, he seems to have everything. And he tells me, the owner of an Apple Watch, how inconvenient it is to live with these same “voices”, how Jobs “wouldn’t allow this.” And he convinces me, the owner, that my watch is, in fact, a complete mess.

I ask him - did you wear this watch yourself? “Of course I didn’t wear it”, why does he need them? The man is smart and read everything on the Internet. Now he knows everything better than others.

Each person I talk to feels obligated to put down the Apple Watch and tell me how much Apple screwed it up. Do you know what they have in common? None of them had ever worn an Apple Watch in their lives and had only seen it in pictures.

The amount of prejudice in people's heads is simply breathtaking! And they scratch quickly, and they don’t hold a charge, and they break instantly - yes, you can drop them and break them. And how many things can you buy with this money, I just have a list ready, look...

Funny, funny and sad. But it's more funny than sad. Owners of the very first iPhones during the times of Nokia and Sony Ericsson will understand me.

– "It's clear. I'm sorry you didn't like it. Do you want to see it?”- I say, starting to take off my watch.

– “YES, THANK YOU SO MUCH! Cool!"- they exclaim and do not notice themselves.

7. In the sun, the watch is not bright enough

The sports model of Apple Watch differs from the rest in the absence of sapphire crystal. From a scratch protection point of view, this is a minus. But a curious surprise arises in the sun...

The fact is that the glass is made of sapphire crystal glare more in the sun. And it transmits a little less light than usual in the iPhone 6 and sports Apple Watch.

In practice, this makes a noticeable difference between the two versions of the Apple Watch. Aluminum ones, with Ion-X glass, are a little better “readable” in the sun than steel or gold ones. The difference is not so critical as to dramatically change your preferences, but at the same time worthy of attention if you plan to vacation repeatedly this summer in the sun.

8. Digital Crown really rocks

Digital Crown controls features swipe and zoom in most applications, plus it does some interesting things in watch faces - for example, it allows you to “scroll forward time” in astronomical mode or change the number of divisions on the chronograph stopwatch. In the photo above, the “twist” is responsible for quickly adjusting the sound volume.

The Apple Watch display dimensions are very small. Especially the version with a 38mm dial. Therefore, you simply cannot poke two fingers at it. So Apple added such an element to the watch. By the way, it works quite well. In my opinion, what's missing is a mouse wheel-style "click" mechanism for more precise scrolling - but it would likely create limitations for developers and their apps.

The Digital Crown served me well while using maps and scrolling through my Twitter feed. I just swiped and scrolled. At the same time, it was partly because of her that I stopped opening Alarm Clock on the Apple Watch. Here the wheel sets the hour and minutes for the signal to turn on. Due to the ultra-high sensitivity, you constantly miss the desired number. As a result, I gave up and use Siri for this task.

9. Siri doesn't speak, but it helps.

For example, with its help I plotted a route without taking my iPhone out of my pocket - I said “get directions on foot to the metro,” and that’s it, I went. You can start playing a specific track or album in the iPhone's memory. Check the weather or set an alarm.

If your query is too complex to show on the small screen, Siri will prompt you to open the results on iPhone. You confirm, take out your iPhone from your wide trousers - and everything is already shown there. Most often this will happen when you are trying to find something on the Internet. The watch does not have a web browser, so such requests are sent directly to the smartphone.

Through Siri, you can write messages using dictation, call anyone on your contact list directly from the watch, create tasks in iOS Calendar and mark them as completed. The Russian version of the service understands requests without any problems, but in noisy conditions it may stumble and parse the request incorrectly.

Most often I used two queries: weather and alarm clock. Performing tasks through Siri is easier and faster than doing the same manually through the corresponding applications. The main advantage is that you don’t need to reach for your iPhone to do this. You can simply say “Hey Siri!” – and she will hear you.

Yes, she follows the sound around and responds to a passphrase, if you first raise your hand. You don't need to press anything. This is roughly how Google Now works on competitive Android Wear, but we will carefully leave this behind the scenes.

In general, I think that Siri really simplifies working with the watch and iPhone. Personally, I use it on my watch much more often than on the iPhone itself.

10. There are not very many applications yet

There's nothing new here: the watch is only two months old, so there aren't many apps in the App Store. The reality, however, is more complicated than it seems.

The current () version of the Apple Watch firmware and SDK (development tools) limit the capabilities of third-party application developers. They cannot gain full access to all functions of the watch, and the programs they create, in fact, only work from the iPhone’s memory.

Because of this, the App Store for Apple Watch does not yet have “sleep trackers”, “smart alarm clocks”, advanced fitness applications, or any stunning games. This problem will most likely be resolved in two weeks, at the WWDC 2015 presentation. The ability to download new watch faces may also be announced there.

At the moment there is nothing special to install on the Apple Watch, so I made my selection of worthy ones. While the developers cannot reveal the capabilities of the watch. Everyone is waiting.

11. They can be a silent alarm clock

Pebble handled this task well. I set the time, went to bed, and woke up not from a call on my smartphone, but from almost silent vibration watch on your hand. The girl slept on, and I went about my business early in the morning. A great feature that all “family” freelancers have been missing.

Much to my delight, the Apple Watch can do the same. You turn on silent mode in Settings, set an alarm clock through the application of the same name (or Siri) - that’s it, at the appointed time the gorgeous tactile feedback of the Taptic Engine will start drumming on you, without disturbing the peace of your bed neighbors. Ideal for those who like to get up early or work at night.

The corresponding motor in Apple watches does not vibrate so much as “knock.” A notification arrived and I felt a slight “pop” on my wrist. You need to turn it, as in the photo above - a double blow that forces you to pay attention. The effect varies in strength depending on the urgency of the alert: from the subtle effect of an incoming call to the powerful click of an iMessage.

Unlike settings on an iPhone, you can't change the rhythm and strength of vibrations on the Apple Watch for specific alerts or apps. Not to say that this is generally necessary, but such a function would not hurt anyone. However, in Settings there is an item that allows you to increase the impact or, conversely, practically turn it off.

I myself initially turned on the maximum output, but after a while I returned the settings to the basic values. A reinforced version is required only if the watch is dangling on your hand. And you will still feel it if you don’t hear it.

Speaking of notifications. If you cover the watch with your hand for three seconds, the silent mode will turn on. A curious little thing that works thanks to the presence of a light sensor.

My Apple watch has been tried by dozens of people. Every time it came to checking tactile feedback, their faces expressed genuine surprise, and sometimes even delight. It’s especially funny to watch this if the same person two minutes ago was criticizing the Apple Watch for every little thing.

Anyway, Taptic Engine rocks. Until you try, you won’t understand, and no stories will convey it.

13. You have to buy two pieces at once

...if you have a girlfriend/wife. Or if the girl is you, and you have a boyfriend/husband. Don't buy two at once for yourself and a friend, because then you will inevitably try to test the heartbeat function, and this will not be the best moment of your life;))

Jokes aside, couples with an Apple Watch have an undeniable advantage over a single owner. Firstly, lovers can send each other simple drawings, moving your finger across the watch screen. There is not enough space on the display, you can’t draw much even if you want to - but “hearts”, greetings, and emoticons can fit. Such drawings are instantly displayed on the recipient's watch, right in real time.

This is just an amazing thing, and I personally do not share the skepticism of some observers from Russia who have ridden through this function. It’s no one’s fault that in their personal lives such little things are considered insignificant :) Instead of writing the usual “how are you doing,” you send her a pulse, and she sends hers in response. He didn’t say anything, but you feel the connection, romance, cuteness and the list goes on.

At one time, we used the Couple application, through which we could send a Push “beacon” - they say, I’m thinking about you. And then the Yo! program appeared, which personified the idea of ​​communication without words, but without romantic overtones. Oddly enough, the idea has not died to this day, and its implementation in the Apple Watch is worthy of praise. It’s just a pity that you can’t just “knock” on the recipient, without a pulse or pattern. I think it's a matter of a couple of firmware updates.

By the way, Yo! has already been updated for the Apple Watch and allows you to do exactly that - annoy recipients from your contact list with your “yo” :)

14. No need to call through them

This feature can be useful if you sit at home in silence and are simply too lazy to approach your iPhone while wearing your watch. If you take a call on the street, you most likely will not be heard at all - and you yourself will start yelling at your Apple Watch, trying to drown out the surrounding noise. People around you will laugh openly!

I spoke on the Apple Watch exactly five times and received/made calls through it. The result is this: the function works tolerably and even normally if you have a physical barrier between the iPhone and you are ready to speak loudly, directly into the watch. The best result is guaranteed if you are wearing a headset or Bluetooth headphones. With the latter, it’s generally gorgeous, but then you don’t need an Apple Watch either: in my SoundLink On-Ear, the caller’s name is pronounced by “robot,” and the call, like on all headsets, can be answered by pressing the Play button.

In short, the conversation function here is for specific situations, not for real application. If you find successful examples, share them in the comments. I haven’t found any of these in a month of testing.

15. You quickly get used to them and it’s hard without them.

As I already said, the watch had to be returned. From that moment on, I began to notice curious things about myself. Firstly, I keep imagining that my regular mechanical watch is receiving notifications. It's like they're tapping like a Taptic Engine. I can’t count how many times I instinctively raised my hand and dropped it sharply in disappointment.

Secondly, the watch is really unloaded the information flow, allowing you to concentrate on the road or a conversation with a person, and not guess in your head why the smartphone just vibrated in your pocket. You need to be distracted by them carefully, because on the part of the interlocutor it may look like disrespect - but at the same time, you are freed from anxiety much faster than if you had to take out your phone, unlock it, look, block it back and put it away again.

Finally, thirdly, the Apple Watch looked better than any other iOS compatible smartwatch. Certainly better than Pebble. I don’t really want to go back to the Pebbles after something like this, and they’ve been collecting dust in a box all month, and they’re still there.

In the end, I firmly decided that I'll get my own Apple Watch. I already know that I will definitely take the 38 mm version, with my height and build it looks better. All that remains is to choose a strap and style: the aluminum model looks great, but now I wanted to try the steel one :)

And finally. I gave the very first model that came to our editorial office to Arthur - he really wanted to write, but at first I didn’t like them at all. But as soon as you not only put them on, but started using them, your opinion would change to the exact opposite.

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Gadget lovers have long appreciated smart watches. Despite their modest dimensions and discreet design, they have truly enormous capabilities and many useful functions. Especially if it is a smart watch from Apple. Apple Watch Series 1 was announced on September 7, 2016 and became an upgrade to the very first classic smartwatches of the Apple brand. They were released as an addition to the iPhone 5 series and above. The watch does not sync with Android devices, so They can only be used in conjunction with an iPhone. What else are the features of the device, as well as its advantages and technical characteristics, we will examine in detail in our review.

Apple Watch Series 1 42mm

Case design and appearance

The watch is packaged in a traditional Apple technology white box with the company logo. The Apple Watch Series 1 package includes the watch itself in a stylish, elegant case, a charger and an adapter for connecting to a 220 V network. There is also a detailed instruction manual inside.

The first series of smart watches have stylish futuristic design. The model is pleasant to the touch, lightweight, there are no sharp corners or roughness. The body is made of aluminum (various colors available), the back panel is made of composite material.

Important! The manufacturer paid special attention to the straps: thanks to a variety of colors, you can choose a strap to suit any clothing, event or mood. The bracelets are made of silicone (if this is a light version for training Sport band), but in addition to this, Apple offered special variations made of steel and leather. A high-quality leather strap will give the watch a special solidity.

Disadvantages of appearance include case thickness (10.5 mm), but this is not surprising, given the functionality of the model. The user can choose from a watch with a 38 mm or 42 mm display.

Control

The controls here are implemented in the form of two main buttons. The first wheel button is called Digital Crown, and with its help almost all navigation through the gadget interface is carried out. The wheel allows you to scroll through lists and menus, select the desired application, activate the display, and zoom the image. When using the Digital Crown, the information on the screen will not be obscured by your fingers, and the content will be easy and convenient to view. The wheel can not only be turned, but also pressed, and a screensaver or the necessary application will appear. The second control button is designed to turn on/off the gadget, Apple pay option, call SOS mode, connect to other watches and transfer information.

Screen Features

As mentioned above, this watch is presented in two variations: with a 38 mm display and a resolution of 272x340 px, as well as with a 42 mm display and a resolution of 312x390 px. In both cases, the OLED display is bright, the picture is clear and contrasty, and the information is easy to read. In stock multi-touch capability.

Important! The display uses unique Force Touch technology, which allows you to effectively use the gadget. Force Touch makes the screen surface more sensitive to pressure. Thus, the necessary information and a drop-down context menu will appear depending on the force with which you clicked on a particular icon.

Despite the small screen size, there should be no problems with touch controls. The icons, although small, are perfectly adapted by the manufacturer for clicking with thumbs. Also, for convenience, there is a function for scaling the icon on the screen, which will save the user from having to aim or press, for example, only with the little finger. There is no need to worry about the strength of the screen: it is protected by reliable ion glass Ion-X.

To save battery power on Apple Watch 1, the screen will not be in activity mode all the time. However, the display itself lights up the moment you receive a call, a message or notification arrives, the alarm clock turns on, etc.

Advice! To activate the screen, just raise your hand or press the small side wheel button on the body.

Main functions

As soon as they appeared on the shelves, “smart” watches from Apple overnight acquired an entire army of fans. Users were attracted not only by the interesting stylish design, but also by the rich functionality of the model. The gadget is capable of performing many useful actions and can become an indispensable assistant in everyday affairs. So, let's look at the key features of the Apple Watch Series 1.

Additional features

The first series received expanded functionality compared to the earlier version of Apple smartwatches. Let us note some interesting features of the gadget that are worth knowing before purchasing.

Many users, before buying a watch, are interested in how waterproof it is. Agree, it is inconvenient to unfasten the bracelet and remove the accessory every time it comes into contact with water. Apple Watch Series 1 features partial moisture protection IPX7. In other words, the watch is protected from drops and splashes on the dial. However, the manufacturer does not recommend diving under water without removing the gadget, as damage may occur after this. But washing your hands carefully, working out until you sweat and walking in the light rain with your watch sparkling on your wrist is quite acceptable.

Health data

With the help of various sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, heart rate sensor), a smart watch turns into a universal fitness tracker. You can independently track information about your physical activity, monitor the dynamics of heart rate changes, and perform workouts, measuring the load and your strength.

An option is available to measure heart rate while walking, running or resting, as well as the recovery process throughout the day. In Workout mode, your heart rate will be calculated while you exercise and then while you rest afterward. Based on this data, Apple Watch will tell you the number of calories lost. The watch can also notify the owner about off-scale heart rate indicators over a long period of time (the “Increased heart rate” item is responsible for this).

Physical Activity Tracking Another interesting discovery from Apple is fitness and training together with smart watches. With the Activity app you can set study goals and achieve them.

The goals look like rings that need to be closed. There are three rings in total: “Mobility” (counting calories burned by walking), “Exercise” (a complete study of your physical activity throughout the day), “Warm-up” (preventing a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity).

Performance and autonomy The watch operates on the basis of the developed dual-core S1 processor

. The processor is quite powerful and fully ensures stable operation of the small device.

Important! Internal memory capacity is 8 GB. True, gigabytes are strictly allocated for different content: for example, 2 GB are allocated for sound files, and only 75 MB for images. A non-removable lithium-ion battery is responsible for the long-term operation of the gadget. According to the manufacturer, the watch will last on a full battery charge about 18 hours in active mode

. However, customer reviews claim that in reality this figure is slightly lower. Standby time is 72 hours.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Almost two years have passed since the announcement of the first series of watches, and newer, improved versions have appeared on the electronics market. Is it worth buying this watch model, because by today's standards it is slightly outdated? So, let's highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the device.
• short operating time in active mode;
• weak personal data protection system;

impossibility of use under water.

The gadget is definitely suitable for people living at a fast pace. It will help out at a business meeting, sports training, and while traveling. The characteristics of the Apple Watch 1 Series 38 mm and the Apple Watch 1 Series 42 mm are almost identical; the user selects only the size of the dial. To date, the second and third series of smart watches with expanded functionality have been released. However, Apple Watch Series 1 is still in demand and beloved by fans of the brand. This is not surprising: the combination of quality and reasonable price makes the gadget almost an ideal option for purchase.

Apple Watch Series 1 38mm

Date: 08/08/2017 Time: 07:34 21435

As of 2017, Apple Watch Series 2 is the most popular smart watch in the world. They are also one of the most functional, as well as the most expressive in design. Developers are willing to write applications for them, so the watch can not only show the time and notify you of messages, but also help in business, sports, shopping, and also save money.

There are now two generations of Apple Watch smartwatches on sale (Series 1 and Series 2), which are not so different from each other. Innovations in the second generation include a more powerful processor, enhanced water protection and finally GPS on board. Special editions in collaboration with Hermes and Nike are also available. The operating system update also added speed, as well as new watch faces and interface improvements.

We offer an overview of useful Apple Watch features and capabilities that are worth knowing:

1. You can answer calls directly from your watch. When there is an incoming call, the answer and end buttons are displayed.
2. Replaceable dials. The standard set has dials for every taste (including analog and digital). Plus you can install additional ones.
3. View SMS and iMessage and quickly respond to them. Smartwatches offer an excellent set of standard quick responses.
4. Correspondence on Facebook Messenger. Gradually, all popular instant messengers are learning to work with watches.
5. Checking email (both through the standard application and through third-party ones).
6. Quickly send emoticons directly from the device screen.
7. Switch to silent mode, for example, in a meeting or in a movie.
8. Quickly access application information on your iPhone or iPad (if the application supports this feature).
9. Notifications about incoming messages on iPhone, from system or third-party applications.
10. Built-in heart rate monitor.
11. Sending heart rate monitor readings to another device (for example, a doctor or trainer).
12. Payment via Apple Pay using terminals that support NFC.
13. Record your walking and jogging route.
14. Launching applications on iPhone.
15. Voice requests to Siri.
16. Viewing photos (yes, even though the screen is small, the photos look quite impressive on it).
17. Sending drawings (Digital Touch). You can draw directly on the watch screen.
18. Send location. It's faster than explaining where you are over the phone for a long time.
19. Get directions in the Maps app.
20. Offline music playback from iTunes. Your music library is stored directly in the watch's memory.
21. Search for a smartphone. The Find My iPhone app will make your phone beep loudly.
22. Remote camera control. Forget about selfie sticks: the watch makes pressing the shutter more convenient, and the smartphone can be placed in any convenient place.
23. Control of Apple home appliances (TV, Time Capsule, etc.).
24. Connection to the car. Modern automotive electronics systems are interfaced with mobile technology.
25. Sports tracking.
26. Storage of electronic tickets. Conductor scanners perfectly read QR codes from the watch display.
27. Sending an SOS signal in an emergency.
28. Night clock mode. Dock your Apple Watch and you'll be able to see its watch face from afar.
29. Working in water. You can swim in Apple Watch, but without fanaticism. The model is waterproof up to 50 meters (5 ATM).
30. You can move the hands forward 10 minutes to have some extra time when planning meetings and trips. Self-deception? Yes.)

Which of these functions is more useful for you - experience will show (we bet on notifications, payments and remote control of the player and camera). However, there is no doubt that Apple and third-party developers will still be able to open up a lot of new applications for smartwatches.

Until recently, smart watches and a “computer” on your wrist seemed like a fantasy. However, Apple Watch Series 2 has now been released for a long time - a more “pumped up” version of Apple Watch Series 1 , released in 2015.

And since 2015, the world has been divided into three camps. After all, Apple knows how to create “noise” around the devices it produces:

• People who, in principle, do not need Apple watches, as well as everything connected with them.
• People who really dislike the Apple Watch . These people are trying to convey their message everywhere and “hate” the Apple Watch device.
• Finally those who believe that the Apple Watch Series 1 breakthrough in this area, and the Apple Watch Series 2 Moreover, they “finished off” all competitors. They also see the functionality and believe that the watch is useful and necessary.

It's up to you to decide who is right here and which “camp” to join. However, in this article we will convey the pros and cons of the device and finally understand why people need an apple watch in everyday life. Worth the money Apple charges for the watch, especially for the ceramic version. After all, sportswear is expensive, but inferior in price, of course, to gold and ceramic ones.

Apple Watch is an Apple watch designed for viewing time and for convenience using built-in functions. For this reason they are called “Smart Watches”. They are activated and work in conjunction with the iPhone.

More precisely, you can activate them, but most functions will simply be unavailable. It's unlikely you want to spend that kind of money on an Apple Watch Series 2 just to check the time. We will mention the capabilities and functions themselves a little further in this article.

However, first I would like to remind you that there are two series of watches: But first I would like to say that so far there are two versions of the watch: apple watch series 1 and apple watch xeries 2. The main difference is the power of the hardware, as well as the greater water resistance of the second version hours. There are also two versions in two sizes: 38 and 42 mm. It is best to try it on by hand, but we can safely say that 38 is more for women’s hands or for children. 42 is the most versatile, you can’t go wrong with it.

Otherwise, Apple products are the same and no different. However, in a couple of years we won’t know for sure about Apple Watch, since most likely they will face a really strong change in design and functionality.

Equipment

Apple was famous for its ability to package a product and create a ritual and aesthetic pleasure in opening the box. Here too, it has not changed much from its predecessor, the Apple Watch Series 1. It is a white box made of the usual white cardboard, elongated along the length of the watch.

However, what awaits inside is not a case, but a niche in which the watch lies. This is not as interesting as the previous ones, but transportation is at the same level.

Also, when purchasing an Apple Watch Series 2, you can choose the watch strap material: silicone or nylon. We recommend that you try it in the store. However, the price is the same and both straps are equally good, so it’s hard to go wrong here. It is also worth warning that when purchasing nylon, one size is included in the kit, while silicone has two of them for different hand sizes.

The package also includes a charger, which remains wireless. It is attached to the back of the watch using magnets. There are already a huge number of docking stations on sale that can become a convenient solution, for example, on a nightstand near the bed. The USB cable itself can be connected to an iPad unit with a socket and from an iPhone, there will be no difference and it does not affect charging or wear of the battery.

It is very convenient for Apple to make a single format for both series of watches. After all, owners of the docking station from Apple Watch Series 1 can connect it to the Apple Watch Series 2 device.

Design

The appearance has remained virtually unchanged from the previous version. The first watches were distinguished by a rectangular format, where the corners were slightly beveled and rounded. On the right side there are two mechanical buttons, one of which can also be twisted. The other is oblong. The resolution and display size are the same for both the 42 mm and 38 mm versions.

There is a heart rate sensor on the back of the device, which has built-in wireless charging. There are also buttons on the back to release the straps if you decide to replace the old ones with others. The straps from the Apple Watch Series 1 version are suitable for the Apple Watch 2 version. There is a ceramic version, in which the material is used even where the regular version does not have aluminum, but plastic (around the sensor). Yes, yes, in addition to stainless steel, Apple Watch is now available in a ceramic version, which is significantly more expensive than the metal version.

Instead of one speaker, two appeared at once, and the microphone was also improved. It has more advanced ambient noise absorption and more accurate voice recognition.

The second version has increased slightly in thickness, but if you do not compare both versions head-on, it is almost impossible to notice. Most likely, this decision is due to the fact that the battery has become more capacious, because the screen has become brighter, the processor has changed, and the watch itself supports additional functions. Also, as mentioned, they are waterproof and have built-in GPS. Therefore, it is surprising that with the advent of so many new functions, the thickness was kept approximately the same comfortable for the hand.

It is worth noting that there are a greater number of color options for watch straps. There are more colors, now there are two materials. Apple also entered into unique contracts with Nike and Hermes. Examples of straps from world famous brands in the photo.

operating system

Along with the Apple Watch Series 2, Apple also introduced the new watchOS operating system . It also supports the previous model of the Apple Watch Series 1. As in the second version of the watch, we didn’t see many changes, but there are nice additions that only improve the impression of working with the device.

For example, Dock , with which you can enable applications as if from a single registry, and not from the main menu, as was the case before. After all, on the main screen there are very small round icons that can be difficult to reach with your finger.

To open the Dock , you need to press once on the already mentioned rectangular button on the side of the device. The button was created for this function, because in previous versions of watch OS she played no role. To Dock The latest running applications are shown, as well as some pinned ones that the owner of the watch selects.

If you hold down the same button with a long press, the function of turning off the clock or making an emergency call will turn on. Also, the Apple Watch Series 2 has a “droplet” function, by selecting which the device is blocked in water.

The updated OS has new watch faces that everyone has been waiting for. There are dynamic ones, and there are ordinary ones that are familiar to the eye. There is also a continuation of the dial in Mickey Mouse - Minnie Mouse. Now changing the watch face cover is much easier than it was before.

You can also customize additional information on the dial screen.

Why do you need an Apple Watch?

Next we will look at the functions of the Apple Watch. The second version has the most interesting things, but overall they differ little from its predecessor, so experts are placing bets and high expectations on the 3rd or 4th version of the watch. Then the capabilities of Apple Watch will become even wider and more diverse.

Watch

To begin with, the device is called “apple watch” and at the same time “smart watch”. Therefore, after all, this is a watch and it copes with this function with a bang. View the time at any time by making the usual “see time” gesture, that is, raising your hand. The screen lights up as the gyroscope realizes that the hand has been raised. The display is off all the time to save battery power, which already lasts for a maximum of a day or two.

For lovers of variety, there is simply a huge number of dials for every taste and color. There are both arrow and digital formats.

You can also select additional information to be shown along with the time. Current weather forecast, number of notifications and other options. You will have to dig into the settings for quite a long time, but it is definitely worth it.

Style and status

Apple technology has always been associated with something premium, especially in Russia. This trend has not gone away with watches, because watches are expensive. And even with the advent of second-hand devices, watches are still considered more premium, given the additional accessories and the ability to buy a gold or ceramic version. Regular ones will cost about 300-350 dollars, while expensive ones will cost more than 10 thousand, especially with additional straps, the price of which reaches the price of the watch itself. And it’s clear that not everyone will buy such a device.

You can also cheat and buy a regular version of the watch, but change the straps to more premium ones. Then both the device and your bow will look appropriate.

Telephone

Apple watches can also be used as a phone, because they are smart. If the phone is lying somewhere and it’s not very convenient to go for it, then you can talk directly on the second watch, why not. Thanks to two speakers, this has become even more convenient and comfortable, and a noise-canceling microphone will help convey information to your interlocutor even on a noisy street no worse than a telephone can.

The microphone can also be used to call Siri, or respond to messages using the voice assistant. Siri helps you dial a phone number or open an app.

Music

Not the biggest change, but still no less important. 2 GB inside the watch can be used for third-party programs or for storing music. If you don’t want to, you can stream music to your device directly from your phone and using your watch, without taking your iPhone out of your pocket, switch tracks. You can also change the volume and select the desired one from the albums. Considering it's waterproof and portable, it's much more convenient around town or while running than pulling out your phone.

Listening to music will not only become better quality, but simply more pleasant and comfortable when switching tracks and choosing songs.

Sport

Works with a strong connection to the iPhone. Your phone has Activity and Health features. Whatever the clock reads is sent there. This is an indicator of heart rate, movement, and calories. The watch understands what kind of sport you do and helps you read information and improve your results.

There is a special sport version. It has a different strap, but this once again shows that the watch can become your personal trainer. Improve results, see progress, etc.

There are already a large number of third-party applications that encourage, develop and help you move more and better. Even if it’s swimming or tennis, the watch will understand this and help you. Apple announced a breathing application because very often people simply do not pay attention to this every second action. However, there are also subtleties here that the watch will help you figure out.

Additional functions

A smartwatch wouldn't be a smartwatch if it didn't have the ability to install third-party apps.

First, let's look at the games. They will help you brighten up a couple of minutes in line or in public transport without taking out your phone. Games often come as add-ons to iPhone games, but there are also other, complete games. Even in the RPG genre, where you develop a character and follow the story. In this area, companies are developing and growing, making more and more interesting solutions.

There are many examples and it is impossible to list them all. Needless to say, Apple has a separate store with games and applications only for watches.

Taptic Engine

Smart watches have a Taptic Engine - the ability to use special vibrations to transmit information that a notification has arrived or serve as an alarm clock. This is an innovative solution because it feels completely different. Very nice and understandable. Often used as a GPS navigator, you don’t even need to look at the screen, light presses on the watch will tell you where and when to turn. And if you receive an SMS or other notification, you will immediately recognize it by how you feel.

The good thing about the alarm clock here is that it doesn’t make sounds and wakes you up very gently. And with the ability to smartly wake up, the alarm clock will do this not only gently, but also when the body needs it. If you think that sleeping with a watch is not very hygienic, we recommend washing it with soap. The watch is waterproof, which means it can be washed clean.

Apple also took care of feelings. After all, with the heartbeat transmission function, showing your significant other or loved one simply shows that you remember them. This helps to feel closeness even at the greatest distances. Various elements are also drawn on the screen, which are easy to pass on to loved ones.

Pros and cons of the device

Flaws:

• It only works when paired with an iPhone and nothing else. Moreover, they do not even work with iPad, iPod and other devices from the company.
• Work only if there is a normal Internet connection, otherwise most functions simply will not work.
• Due to the connection to the phone via Bluetooth, both devices will discharge faster.
• The screen gets dirty and you have to constantly wipe it to get to the icons.
• Your conversation is heard over the speakerphone, which is not always convenient.
• The screen is scratch-resistant.
• Charge sizes that are only suitable for this watch.
• Often discharged, lasts 1-2 days.

Advantages:

• Design.
• Functionality using third-party applications and companies.
• Premium device.
• Waterproof and dustproof.
• A new look at watches.
• A new look at sports and sports training.
• Convenience with music and replying to messages.
• Under control of notifications without having to constantly take your iPhone out of your pocket.

Of course, these are not all the pros and cons, but they are key and play a big role in forming an opinion about the device as a whole.

Bottom line

The question was: Are they necessary? And the answer is: it's up to you. We won’t say that watches are necessary in life. However, the device is innovative and the best offer on the smartwatch market. However, this is only if you already have an iPhone. After all, Apple is developing an ecosystem, and if you are not with them, then the watch is not with you.

If you are the owner of a Samsung phone, you will have to buy a Samsung watch or change your phone. It is also worth saying that the price of the watch is high and steep, so you should proceed from the salary and money you have. After all, watches make life easier, but life can be lived without them. Or they just wait and buy the next version of the watch. Because according to rumors, the watch will be much better, more functional, and finally a new design will appear, and perhaps more than one.