Apple (AAPL) Discusses Top Features of Apple Watch
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As expected, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) unveiled its Apple Watch at today's event in San Francisco.
Below are some key features:
- Apple Watch has many different faces that you can change and customize.
- Customize watch faces with useful information — like the weather or your next calendar event.
- Swipe up from the watch face for Glances, quick summaries of the information you use most.
- In the Now Playing Glance, you can control your music right from your wrist.
- When you receive a notification, the Taptic Engine alerts you with a gentle tap.
- See who’s calling without having to reach for your phone (Answer right on Apple Watch using the built-in speaker and mic — and make phone calls, too)
- Digital Touch lets you send a sketch, a tap, or even your heartbeat to other people wearing Apple Watch.
- Apple Watch encourages you to sit less. Move more. And get some exercise.
- Each Monday, Apple Watch suggests a new daily Move goal based on your previous week’s activity.
- The Workout app provides more detailed measurement during specific activities.
- In addition to timekeeping, communications, and health and fitness, Apple Watch lets you do so much more
- Notifications you receive on iPhone can automatically appear on Apple Watch.
- Raise your wrist and say “Hey Siri” to do all kinds of things with Apple Watch.
- Get timely activity reminders and progress updates throughout the day.
- You can buy lunch at places like Whole Foods using Apple Pay on Apple Watch.
- You can scroll through and like images on Instagram right from your wrist.
- Request a ride on Uber with Apple Watch. Without reaching for your phone.
- Apple Watch will pull your boarding pass from Passbook when you’re near the airport.
- The SPG app on Apple Watch lets you check into your hotel and unlock your room.
- Charging Apple Watch is a snap. Simply attach the magnetic charger to the back of the watch.
- Apple Watch has all-day battery life across a range of activities. During a typical day, you can expect up to 18 hours of battery life.
- Apple Watch Sport $349 for 38mm Sport, $399 for 42mm Sport
- Apple Watch: $549-$1049 for 38mm version; $599-$1099 for 42mm version
- Apple Watch Edition from $10,000
- Apple Watch is available for pre-order starting April 10. Apple Watch will start shipping on April 24.
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