The new apple iwatch series 3 will upgrade your workouts. Built-in GPS and cellular connectivity

Apple Watch 3 was presented simultaneously with Apple TV 4K and new iPhones. Externally, the watch is barely different from the previous ones, but inside there are enough changes. Or is it still not? Let's figure it out.

Price: from 27,500 rubles
Compatibility: iPhone 5S+, iOS 11+ for version without LTE; iPhone 6+, iOS 11+ for LTE version

Neither the dimensions of the watch nor the display characteristics have changed when comparing the second and third versions of the Apple Watch. In principle, there is nothing wrong with this - their design is original and quite successful, there are no problems with existing models no, so there is no big reason to change anything. The display diagonal is 1.34 inches for the 38 mm version and 1.54 inches for the “male” 42 mm version. The resolution has not changed either - 272x340 and 312x390 pixels, respectively.

The only thing external difference Apple versions Watch Series 3 with an LTE module - in that part of their crown will be red (“When society has no color differentiation of the crowns of pants, then there is no purpose!” (c) film “Kin-dza-dza!”). Both generations of watches are capable of not drowning at a depth of up to 50 meters and are suitable for swimming.

But if you want to update your former Apple Watch Series 2 just because the old ones are boring in appearance, then you’re better off just looking for another strap.

Apple Watch Series 3

All the most important changes in the Apple Watch are on the inside. For example, the emergence of support for electronic SIM cards - Apple e-SIM. In fact, the card is not inserted into the gadget’s body, but is written into an already soldered chip. But this is by no means a plus for the Russian consumer - such SIM cards are not supported by our cellular providers.

But in countries where e-SIM has already been implemented, this means that you will not need a separate SIM card for your watch - Apple Watch Series 3 will duplicate your SIM and receive the signal as soon as the watch is out of sight of the smartphone. Interestingly, providers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon will charge about $10 per month for this. But it’s not clear why - just for the possibility of redirection?

So in the US, buying the LTE version of the Apple Watch Series 3 will not only cost you $70 more one-time, but also $120 more annually. As for the third Watch without an LTE module, they, like the Apple Watch Series 2, can communicate with outside world via a smartphone, if it is nearby, or via a Wi-Fi network.

Apple Watch Series 3

What will the Russian consumer get? Regular version without an LTE module also has its advantages over the previous series. Eg, new processor S3. True, all that is known about it so far is that it is supposedly 70% faster than the previous one - S2. The chip responsible for wireless communication via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth has also been updated - now it will be more productive with less energy consumption.

Apple promises that the new watch will last up to 18 hours on a single charge. As for memory, the RAM remains the same as it was - 512 MB, but the permanent memory has doubled - 16 GB instead of the previous 8 GB, but only for the version with LTE. In addition, the new watch has a built-in bluetooth module 5.0 - this can be found in the Samsung Galaxy S8 or in the new iPhones that are being prepared for sale. Its “economical” component is faster than Bluetooth 4.2 and “hits” four times further.

Apple Watch Series 3

To your new ones smart watch Apple this time has built in a barometric altimeter, a sensor that measures changes in altitude. With it, you can monitor your achievements in more detail, for example, when running on hilly terrain, skiing in the mountains, and so on. As for prices, the cheapest version of Watch Series 3 will cost 27,500 rubles.

That's basically it. Some more new features will appear with the release of watchOS 4, but they will also be available for previous series, so we won’t dwell on this, but will move on to competitors.

Samsung Gear S3

Price: 22,000 rubles for the version with LTE
Compatibility: Android 4.4+ with 1.5 RAM, iOS 9+, iPhone 5+

A direct competitor to the new Apple Watch Series 3 was announced last September, and has been on sale in Russia since December. These are stuffed with everything possible, samsung watch Gear 3. They are round and generally imitate a regular watch much better than the square Applewatch.

Among the advantages - convenient control with the help not only touch screen, but also the bezel - round frame, which turns in any direction. The Gear S3 has almost everything: GPS, altimeter, NFC, heart rate monitor, water protection and even its own operating system - Tizen. True, there are still not as many applications for the latter as for Android Wear or watchOS, which takes away from the pleasure of using it. In addition, they have less permanent memory- 4 GB versus 8 GB for Apple Watch 3. An LTE module - also for e-SIM - is available in some versions, but they are not sold in Russia.

LG Watch Style

Price: 15,000 rubles
Compatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 9+

If you're put off by the prices of the Apple Watch Series 3 and Samsung Gear 3, you can always just go with LG Watch Style- they will cost “only” 15 thousand rubles. Among the advantages: they are very compact and elegant, they weigh a third less than the Samsung Gear 3, they look good even on a woman’s hand, they work on operating system Android Wear 2.0, and are also protected from dust and moisture.

True, they not only cost less, but also do much less than the already mentioned models. For example, the LG Watch Style does not have a GPS module, heart rate monitor, or even NFC. So if you like to run around, stopping at shops to pay for hours (a common activity modern man), then this model is unlikely to suit you. But if you want to quickly view notifications, switch tracks on your smartphone by hand, or simply change your grandfather clock to something more or less modern, then LG Watch Style is a good option.

Apple Watch Series 2

Price: 23,000 rubles
Compatibility: iPhone 5+, iOS 10+

The Apple Watch Series 2 hasn't gone old school yet - this watch is only a year old. And, if you already have them, then switching to new ones is a very dubious idea. We most likely won’t see an Apple Watch Series 3 with an LTE module one way or another, but without it the difference is not that big. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are slower than the new model, there is no height sensor, and the processor is weaker. True, we will only find out whether a more powerful one is needed with the release of watchOS 4.

But the Apple Watch Series 2 has GPS, a heart rate monitor, and is waterproof to a depth of 50 meters. You can also use them to pay using Apple Pay.

Date: 01/12/2018 Time: 16:50 51315

The release of the Apple Watch Series 4 smart watch is already on the eve, although the third generation model was presented relatively recently - on September 12, 2017. What you can expect from the new product, what its design and new functions will be, you will read in our review.

Before we talk about when the Watch Series 4 will be released, let's remember the chronology of the appearance of wearable devices:

Apple Watch (first generation): April 24, 2015
Apple Watch S1 and S2: September 16, 2016
Apple Watch S3: September 22, 2017

Considering that all wearable devices were released one by one at approximately equal intervals, the release date next model could be September 2018 with the new iPhone.

There were rumors that the company might release an update version of the S, which would presumably be the Series 3S. This will be the version with additional parameters the current Watch 3, and it will be released before the 4th generation successor. However, there is no evidence of this.

Design

Apple in to a large extent has kept the same design in smartwatches for three generations in a row. But considering the addition of cellular connectivity to the wearable in 2017, it's not surprising that the company might be focusing on a new design in 2018.

Let's take a closer look at some of the options.

Round dial

What would the Apple Watch 4 look like? There are many watches in the smartwatch market with a round display, but many users don't like how this form factor affects Android interface Wear: the text at the top and bottom is cut off and doesn’t look very aesthetically pleasing in the middle. However, many smartwatches, such as the Huawei Watch 2, Moto 360 2 and LG G Watch R, look like traditional ones, having round shape dial. And such gadgets are very popular among users.

One of the corporation's patents shows images of a wearable device with a round display. But given the company's focus on strap design technology, we can assume that it is using generalized images for the patent project to provide broader coverage. And that doesn't have to mean round designs for upcoming wearables.

There is a high probability that all four models will not change the traditions of the corporation and will have a square dial.

Modular bracelets or smart bands

One of the most common rumors online is the consumer electronics giant's idea to consider creating new multifunctional smart bracelets that will be sold using watches.

By placing some technology inside the straps, the company will be able to add various features, not limited by the small size of their body. This will allow you to supplement it with functions such as a camera or a larger battery.

A number of patents confirm these rumors, including the one discussed above. In a document released in 2015, the company demonstrated a belt with a built-in battery. In addition, the bracelet has the ability to incorporate other components into its modular design, with each link performing a separate function. Users will be able to change modules depending on their requirements.

Another patent, filed in 2015 and discovered by PatentlyApple in May 2017, describes " Display module And system applications" The device is a one-piece bracelet with a built-in display running along the entire length of the strap. The description talks about a flexible display panel integrated into the smartwatch, which covers both the watch face and the entire bracelet.

The patent describes the possibility of integrating into the strap both a processor and memory, and a module for communicating with global network, including cellular network data transmission.

Brand new design

There are also patents that cover the design of the belt. For the first time in 2016, such a document was discovered by AppleInsider. An American corporation has submitted an application for a magnetic bracelet, which details the AppleWatchBand with a built-in set of magnets that allows the strap to fold tightly.

When removing the watch, it can be twisted so that the watch face is inside the strap, which is ideal for protecting the device during storage or transport. In addition, such manipulation can allow the bracelet to be used as a stand. To understand how it works, look at the illustrations.

New opportunities

Having good show about what the third generation watches look like, you can consider possible hardware Series functions 4. With each purchase, users demand more and more new features, which include a whole list of requirements:

correction of predecessors' errors
performance
mobility
comfort
wide functionality
health tracking
acceptable price

In this regard, manufacturers try to invest as much as possible in their product, developing innovative technologies and turning ideas into reality.

Built-in camera

The company's existing smartwatches have the ability to be remotely controlled iPhone camera, but they can't actually take photos or make video calls. However, if the rumors about modular straps are true, the camera could very well find its way into the upcoming Apple Watch soon.

There are also patents for a wearable device with a front-facing camera, which, according to rumors, was supposed to be introduced in Series 2 and 3. But this did not happen and perhaps we will be able to see this function in the next iteration.

Whether it will be designed for FaceTime technology, selfies, or just video and photo shooting is difficult to say. According to the documents, new camera should be integrated into top part watch cases.

It sounds tempting, although it is unknown how many people will actively use FaceTime through the watch, given that they will have to hold their hand motionless for a long time. First of all, it's inconvenient.

However, the company has already made its watches partially ready for FaceTime: watchOS 2 provided voice support FaceTime calls. And does this mean that the next step is to switch to video calls? Maybe.

Focus on health

In the lead-up to its initial release back in April 2015, there was a lot of talk about the corporation's plans for wearables and, in particular, that they would be equipped with health sensors. But over time, user complaints appeared about the inaccuracy of the sensors heart rate and health tracking.

In an interview with The Telegraph in November 2015, Tim Cook said:

A company could make a medically approved device, but it wouldn't be Apple Watch. The corporation is unwilling to let hours pass through the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection process. This may affect the development of many innovations that are incompatible with certain medical and health principles, be it some applications or something else
Tim Cook

In December 2015 and January 2016, the corporation published two articles that featured biomedical engineers with experience working with medical, health and fitness sensors, devices and applications. While there is no mention of the watch specifically, it is widely believed that this listing may be related to the development of fitness software that is designed specifically for the Apple Watch.

It is also known that the company has started recruiting employees from all medical faculties and is exploring ways in which the watch can non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels. To achieve this, the tech giant has hired 200 health science PhDs to help it innovate in the field.

ECG sensor

In December 2017, Bloomberg reported that Apple was working on incorporating complex technology ECG (which, by the way, brings back the problem with the FDA). Considering that current watches are capable of monitoring heart rates in real time and comparing them with past data, this feature will make them more capable of predicting upcoming heart problems.

One of the company employees explained how the tested version works:

The user needs to squeeze the frame of the Apple Watch with two fingers of the hand that is not wearing the device. The watch passes an imperceptible current through the human body to monitor electrical signals in the heart and detect any abnormalities such as arrhythmia

These symptoms can increase the risk of strokes and heart failure and occur in about a quarter of people over 40, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Such an innovation could mean that the new watch will become not just a luxury accessory, but also a device aimed at medical diagnostics, rather than sports and fitness. Apple watch Medical related information can be very helpful in identifying problems and can also help avoid doctors wasting time in the event of false alarms.

User Expectations

It would be a good idea for the Apple giant to stick with Series 4 strengths smartwatch: better tracking performance and fitness, more intuitive software And better integration Siri.

It's too early to talk about any technical specifications new 4th generation smartwatches, but there are a number of user requests that the manufacturer tries to fulfill from year to year.

Liquid Crystal Polymer Antenna

KGI Securities analyst Ming-chi Kuo, who accurately predicts the performance of upcoming Apple devices, published a report that predicts the presence of liquid crystal polymer (LCP) printed circuit board technology in smartwatches. It is currently used in the iPhone X and iPhone 8 and will be rolled out to the Mac and Apple Watch ranges. In the case of the next watch, the technology will be used in a cellular antenna.

LCP is more resistant to heat and moisture than other technologies, and when used in an antenna it adds the benefit of more stable frequency signal transmission. The technology will allow high speed transmission low latency data.

According to Kuo, Android developers will not be able to integrate similar technologies into your devices until 2019, which gives a great Apple advantage over your competitors. New printed circuit board won't reveal much about future Series 4s, but it does give an idea of what we can expect.

Connection

With each new model The electronics giant is trying to give users more and more reasons to purchase its wearable devices. Series 3 provided LTE support, allowing you to receive and respond to text messages, voice calls, chats, emails and much more, leaving your iPhone at home.

For many consumers this is not a big deal, but some people really need complete freedom. LTE users who pay a monthly fee for the service should at least have the freedom to access Internet content on the watch without worrying about the health of their iPhone. The Apple Watch Series 4 should offer a solution to this problem.

Best battery life

Calls for longer battery life have been answered with the release of the Watch Series 2, which has a battery that lasts two days from charge to charge. Let us remind you that the first watch must be charged daily.

If the company achieves better time battery life battery, this will also have a positive impact on providing more functionality to the device, mainly in relation to sleep tracking.

One of the problems was that users who charged their Watch Series at night lost the ability to monitor sleep. Therefore more long term Battery life will allow you to use the watch at night and get accurate sleep statistics. And this is important information, quite popular among lovers of fitness, sports and healthy image life.

According to Economic Daily News in January 2017, the corporation is focusing on this task too.

Android support

Cross-platform compatibility is one of the reasons why some people choose Fitbit over Apple Watch. But Android compatibility of Apple watches is very risky for the company. It is clear that if Android users can use this product, Apple will surely see an increase in sales.

However, there is a high probability that many users will leave its ecosystem. If the company offers Android compatibility on the Watch Series 4, the device will become the first choice for many non-iPhone customers.

Software

watchOS 5 will be announced at WWDC in June 2018 and will be released as free update For compatible watches in the fall (possibly September) 2018. There are prerequisites that these compatible devices will also include the 4th generation Watch Series.

Between these two dates, a series of beta versions will be available for those who want to test the system before release. But this will most likely be limited to developers only.

Many people have noticed Apple's trend: if a new feature appears in one of the company's products, you can predict that it will appear in all the others. Hence the company's patent for installation in iPhone digital Digital Crown, and rumors of compatibility with Apple Pencil. Following the logic, now all other gadgets of the corporation should receive recognition technology Face ID.

Can Face ID work on Apple Watch? It is clear that this is possible, but, like on the iPhone X, it will require a special update hardware. Apple's wearable currently doesn't have a camera, but if one were to be added to the Apple Watch Series 4, it could be combined with necessary set sensors that this technology requires.

But the problem is that watches have much less need for biometric unlocking technology than iPhones. The watch does not have Touch ID; they are simply unlocked with a code, or with a paired iPhone. Face ID will be used to unlock once a day, which hardly justifies inclusion in small device large quantity expensive high technologies.

Price

At the time of writing average price Apple Watch 3 started at $457.

Depending on how radically the company rethinks the 4, we expect prices to remain the same or nearly the same as new models are released, while previous generation watches that remain on sale will see steep price cuts.

Let us remind you that the Apple Watch of the third series was included in

The filling is better. Again

I admit, I was looking forward to the opportunity to test the new smart watch from Apple: I’ve been wearing the very first AW for 2 years now, and the decision to update this useful accessory has long been brewing in the depths of my soul.

WITH everyday tasks My watch is still coping, but as soon as I picked up the new AW Series 3, it immediately became clear how slow my Apple Watch is.

It’s all a matter of use cases: it’s one thing to just look at notifications and time, they do an excellent job with this first Apple Watch. But as soon as you launch any application, from the weather to the messenger, lags are immediately visible, the clock “thinks” for too long.

So, putting the Apple Watch Series 3 on my hand, it was like switching from a Lada to a Ferrari. Wow, let's go!

The filling is better. Again

Inside the new Apple smartwatch is an updated, powerful processor S3. All applications open quickly and run smoothly, and now Siri can talk. And this is also thanks to the new “filling”.

I don't know how many people communicate with Siri. I'm faster at typing a message by hand than dictating it by voice. The only thing Siri is useful for me is setting a timer or alarm.

But the new AW Series 3 simply leaves no chance: you need to talk to Siri. Fortunately, now she not only silently executes commands, but also responds directly from the watch, using the accessory’s speaker. The weather forecast, for example, is voiced correctly.

Same size, better autonomy

An important improvement in the AW Series 3 is battery life: if my Apple Watch first generations are discharged almost to zero within a day, then the “C” works on average a day and a half until completely discharged.

A day and a half in a mode where messages and calls are constantly pouring in is a serious improvement. On weekends when network activity falls, the watch can last 2 days without recharging.

The increase in battery life is directly related to the new module wireless communication, which was called W2. With it, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi consume 50% less energy than the previous generation of watches.

The AW Series 3 screen is made using OLED technology. Reading information from it is comfortable even in bright light. sunlight, there is no need to squint or cover the display with your palm.

However, my first-generation AWs show information no worse: visually, the image quality on both my old watch and the “C” is almost identical.

Appearance – no changes. And this is good

I got the steel version, which is actually heavier than the aluminum one. It's a matter of habit, but I like it better aluminium case: it is not scratched at all and has a matte texture.

Unlike the first generation, Series 3 is slightly thicker. But you don’t notice this at all if you don’t have an old watch at hand for comparison.

The red dot on the crown of the LTE version of AW Series 3 is a controversial decision. If on a watch with a white case ( aka Apple Watch Edition ) it looks stylish, but it doesn’t look right on a black body. But this is my personal perception.

In general, even if you go broke on dear Apple Watch Edition, no one will appreciate: whether the sports, aluminum version or the premium ceramic version - they look the same on the hand. The only difference is in personal feelings, they say, I can afford ceramics for 100,000 rubles.

Killer feature not for us

At the presentation, we were shown beautiful videos of how the owner of an Apple Watch Series 3 can easily do without the help of an iPhone, floating on a board on a lake in the wilds of a nature reserve and simultaneously communicating by voice with a speaker from Cupertino.

Magic? Not at all: the main feature of the third generation Apple Watch is the presence of a built-in electronic SIM card, onto which you can “clone” your cell number in order to make calls, communicate via iMessage without iPhone help and never depend on a smartphone again.

Here it is, a bright future! Even if you left your iPhone at home, you won’t be left without communication: all calls and notifications will fall on the Apple Watch Series 3 - you can check your email, dictate reply messages to Siri, make calls and work even more productively, 24/7.

Alas, in the vastness of our country, the main innovation of Apple smart watches is does not work.

The implementation of SIM card cloning depends solely on mobile operators, with which Apple was unable (or did not even try) to come to an agreement in Russia.

Yes, none domestic operator cannot implement this service from a technical point of view, and for starters, copying SIM cards is prohibited by law.

But in the West - please: if you use the services of AT&T or, for example, Verizon, you can activate the service to use your cell number on other devices for a separate subscription fee.

There are also nuances here: on the AT&T website it is directly written that this service does not work with prepaid tariffs, only with postpaid ones. This service costs from 10 dollars per month.

It is unclear when something similar will appear in Russia.

And you still have to take it

Despite the fly in the ointment in the form of an LTE module that is useless in Russia, I liked the Apple Watch Series 3. This watch, running watchOS 4, has everything we love about Cupertino gadgets: style, ease of use, convenience and reliability.

The abundance of straps that can be changed every day, new dials and smooth animations will please the owner for at least several years.

Built-in GPS and altimeter help you more accurately track and record your workout accomplishments, including counting flights of stairs climbed.

The polished case of the steel version of the watch will be covered with “scratches”, but they can be quickly removed using improvised means at home - there are a lot of video guides on the Internet on how to properly polish AW.

Which Apple Watch should you choose?

With the release of Series 3 the lineup smartwatches today are:

Apple Watch Series 1
Apple Watch Nike+
Apple Watch Series 3

Despite the fact that Series 2 has completely disappeared from the official Apple website, I am sure that many stores will be selling old stock at discounts for some time.

Many sources on the Internet claim that the difference in performance between the 2nd generation of watches and the 3rd is minimal, so if you don’t care about having the hottest new product, then it makes sense to buy the Apple Watch Series 2 while it’s still on sale.

Apple Watch Series 1 can only be purchased out of desperation - in 2017 it really works slowly.

I don’t understand Apple Watch Nike+ at all: among my friends there is not a single owner of this version. I suspect that the target audience of these watches are experienced and professional athletes or healthy lifestyle enthusiasts who are fans not only of Apple, but also of Nike.

Well, regarding the new product: officially in our Apple country Watch Series 3 with LTE module is not available. So if you prefer to buy Apple technology With official resellers, you won’t have to worry about choosing.

However, I hope that mobile operators will rock at least by the middle of next year and allow us to use the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE at 100%. If you believe in this as much as I do, get the LTE version.

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Hardware in Apple Watch Series 3

The first and most important innovation is the LTE modem. Watch Series 3 - the first Apple smart watch with the support mobile networks(although the company admits that they wanted to build in a modem from the very beginning)! You can use them to make calls, talk to Siri anywhere, listen to 40 million tracks from Apple Music etc. without having to keep your iPhone nearby.

During the presentation, Apple Vice President Jeff Williams gave an impressive demonstration of the capabilities of the new watch. He called one of his employees named Deirdre.

As it turned out, the girl... was standing on a surfboard in the middle of the lake (!), but thanks to Watch she was able to calmly communicate with her boss - Cellular technology provided the connection, and a tiny microphone and speaker - high quality sound in the middle of the waves.

Why is there a red dot on the Digital Crown?

The version of Apple Watch Series 3, equipped with an LTE module, has an external distinctive feature - the Digital Crown wheel on top is painted red. Accordingly, the GPS version of Series 3 does not have such a difference.

Does LTE work in Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular in Russia?

No! Unfortunately, the LTE version (Cellular) of Watch Series 3 does not yet make sense to use in Russia due to the lack of support by Russian operators.

The Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular model is not even for sale in the Russian online store Apple Store, Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) only.

As for the rest of the hardware, the watch received a new dual-core S3 processor and an Apple W2 microchip for wireless communication - according to Williams, the new chip is 70% faster and makes possible job Siri.

The W2 chip allows the third generation Watch to work with Wi-Fi networks 85% faster and consumes 50% less battery. The latter is especially important, because due to the appearance of the LTE module, the load on the battery will also increase - although Apple claims that the watch still works on a single charge for 18 hours a day.

The appearance of an LTE module in the Apple Watch design forced the company's engineers to look for non-standard solutions in order to leave the dimensions of the watch the same. As a result, the SIM card connector was replaced with a much more compact electronic SIM (eSIM), and the display also functions as a radio antenna. As a result, Watch Series 3 retained the same dimensions as Series 2, with one exception - back panel“got better” by 0.25 mm.

In addition, the new watch has an additional sensor - an altimeter. Good news: This means that Apple has finally caught up with the "serious" ones in terms of statistical capabilities. sports watches from Garmin and Polar, and now you can safely go to the mountains with your watch. Apple Watch is also suitable for lovers of swimming - the watch can withstand immersion to a depth of 50 meters, and does not pay attention to splashes of water from the surface at all.

WatchOS 4 on Apple Watch Series 3

The fourth version of the Apple OS for smart watches will be released on September 19 and will delight you with new features for Siri, an updated collection of watch faces and fitness.

Apple has seriously worked on the heart rate monitor - now it has a special dial. The Heart Rate app will display detailed heart rate statistics, from which you can find out how your heart rate changes during various activities. And if your heart rate jumps when you are not doing anything special, the watch will warn you about it.

Also, smart watches and cardiac arrhythmia - a disease in which the heart beats at an unusual rhythm and which, without knowing it, affects tens of millions of people on Earth. Apple is going to actively fight this problem - the company announced the imminent start of a large medical study, the Heart Study, together with Stanford University.

12-th of September, Apple company presented to the world new iPhones 8, and a mysterious $1,000 iPhone, as well as the new Apple Watch 3 and WatchOS.

WatchOS 4 offers a host of updates, including an updated and more intuitive heart rate app, an active face for Siri, and an auto-dialer feature.

However, the latest series of Apple Watch 3 smartwatches comes with a new dual-core processor and (finally) built-in cellular connectivity - a completely new smartwatch compared to the previous two generations.

Here short description our loved ones Apple features Watch 3.

Built-in GPS and cellular connectivity

Without a doubt, the best feature of the Apple Watch 3 is the built-in GPS and cellular connectivity. Previously, smartwatches had to sync with your iPhone via Bluetooth to use the cellular feature.

With the latest iteration, you have freedom from the iPhone, now the watch communication works on its own. Don't worry about having to connect a second number or SIM card, the new Apple smartwatch uses the same number as your iPhone. For the first time, Apple Watch lets you receive calls and send text messages exclusively through your smartwatch.

Streaming music

With this addition, third-generation Apple Watch and WatchOS 4 can now work with Apple Music, allowing individual users to select up to 40 million audio tracks to stream to the headset without the need for an iPhone.

Apple's digital assistant, Siri, can now also communicate with you from your watch through the built-in speaker. This means Siri can talk to you right from the app, and you can even ask her to play your favorite track to motivate you to push forward at the end of a grueling run.

Design and processor

Apple has packed a lot of power into the body latest Apple Watch, including a completely new, faster one dual core processor, which allows them to work 70 percent faster and load graphics more quickly.

Despite all the new internal components, Apple Watch 3 is the same size as Apple Watch 2.

Improved WiFi

Apple has also included a number of hardware upgrades in its new watches to enhance connectivity. Despite the limited internal space, Apple engineers included a much thinner electronic SIM card. There's also a W2 chip to improve Bluetooth and wireless connectivity, which should increase Wi-Fi speed by 85 percent, while increasing Bluetooth and WiFi efficiency by 50%.

Barometric altimeter

No generation of Apple Watch has been able to track altitude. This is a big technological disadvantage for a mobile fitness tracker. WITH previous iterations To fully measure height, your watch needed to be connected to your iPhone.

Fortunately, with the third generation, Apple decided to correct this shortcoming. Apple Watch 3 includes, for the first time, barometric altimeter to track and record altitude readings during training.

Price and availability

You won't have to wait long to receive new Apple Watch. Apple will offer a fully equipped Apple Watch 3 for $399 (RUB 24,000), and a version without cellular connectivity for $329 (RUB 20,000).

You'll be able to pre-order Apple Watch 3 starting September 15th, and the latest smartwatch will be available for pre-order on September 22nd.

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