The Apple Watch Series 4 features the first significant redesign since the first wearable device arrived in the spring of 2015. Naturally, those who have already seen the wearable device up close have plenty to say. Here's a look at some of the comments making the rounds.
Perhaps the most important new feature on the Apple Watch Series 4 is the introduction of an electrocardiogram sensor that will allow the device to monitor your heart to identify potential problems. When the wearable device was announced, Apple said it was granted a "de novo classification by the FDA." This isn't an approval, however, which we will explain here.
It's been less than 24 hours since Apple's "Gather round" event. Already, we've seen a long list of first impression posts and videos arrive for two the biggest stars of the event, the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. Here's a rundown at what folks are saying about the company's newest flagship devices.
Like the iPhone X and 8 models, the new iPhone Xs family of smartphones from Apple are fast-charge capable: they go from completely dead to half the charge in 30 minutes. But contrary to some rumors, fast-charging an iPhone Xs is still out of the box and a $68 extra.
At the September 12th special event, Apple unveiled three new iPhones and a snazzy redesigned Apple Watch called the Series 4. Not only does it have a refreshed look and feel, but it comes with a slew of new features and works with all the old Apple Watch wrist straps you might have laying around.
In this piece, we’ll outline the Apple Watch Series 4 tech specs for your viewing pleasure:
To increase support for the latest screen sizes and technologies, Apple will soon stop accepting iPhone apps that don't take full advantage the native display resolution of iPhone Xs Max. Likewise, Apple Watch apps must support the new Apple Watch Series 4 hardware.
Apple's official YouTube channel yesterday released a first-look video offering a glimpse of camera and computational photography improvements made possible by the nearly 10x faster Neural engine in its industry-first 7-nanometer A12 Bionic system-on-a-chip.
Right before Apple CEO Tim Cook ended the company’s “Gather round” event earlier today, he briefly mentioned upcoming changes to the HomePod smart speaker. These include a new way to find music, the ability to run multiple timers at the same time, and more.
One of the most anticipated features on the all-new Apple Watch Series 4 is the introduction of an electrical heart rate sensor that can take an electrocardiogram (ECG) using a new ECG app. Soon after announcing the new watch, Apple released more information on this ground-breaking technology.
Apple's launching an AppleCare+ plan that covers theft and loss. The plan is available for the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max for $299. Also for the first time, you can purchase an Apple+ plan on a monthly basis.
For this year's iPhone launch, Apple will be offering SIM-free models of the Xs and Xs Max on day one. This means you will not be forced to pick a carrier when ordering either of the two new handsets, and can instead choose to activate them on the [compatible] network of your choice, at your leisure.
Apple on Wednesday debuted a slew of new accessories to go with its new iPhone and Apple Watch models. Among the accessories are new cases for the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, as well as new bands for the just-announced Apple Watch Series 4.