We were expecting the Apple Watch 5 to launch on September 10 alongside the new iPhone 11, and we were not disappointed. Apple's new smartwatch has been unveiled to the world and is coming soon.
We'd honestly have been surprised if Apple's latest portable version wasn't announced at this event, as new versions have been popping up alongside new iPhones for years. The Apple Watch currently holds the title of best-selling smartwatch and the Apple Watch 4 is the company's most stylish device to date (which sits near the top of our best smartwatch rankings).
If you want to hear the news as it is, here is our live blog from the Apple event.
Below you will find a list of all the features of the new Apple Watch.
Apple Watch 5 release date and price
- Announcement likely on September 10
- May be on sale September 20
The Apple Watch 5 was announced at the event on September 10, along with the upcoming iPhone. It was officially launched
Regarding price, we have no reason to believe that this price will increase compared to the RRP of the Apple Watch 4. This watch started at € 399 / € 399 / AU € 599 for the smaller GPS version and € 429 / € 429 / AU € 649 for the larger 44mm.
If you want mobile internet, you can probably buy the smaller watch priced at € 499 / AU € 499 / AU € 749 and pay € 529 / AU € 529 / AU € 799 for the larger watch. The price of the Apple Watch 5 may fluctuate, but it is the clearest indicator of what it will cost when it launches.
Apple Watch 4. Image Credit: LaComparacion
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Apple Watch 5 features
Always-on display
The Apple Watch 5 screen is always on. The light turns on when you are not using it. Time and complications (notifications) are always visible.
To do this, it includes a new energy-efficient display controller and an ambient light sensor that, combined with the software, ensure a permanent display while preserving the watch's battery life, which lasts 18 hours. hours.
All the watch dials have been carefully set on the screen. The training application has also been modified to continuously display exercise data and statistics.
Compass and Maps app update
Now the Apple Watch 5 has a built-in compass, which also indicates latitude, longitude, altitude, and tilt.
The Maps application has also been updated to indicate your orientation.
Health surveillance
During this event, Apple announced its health studies collaborating with research institutes and hospitals for heart health, hearing and women's health (including menstrual cycles).
Users can participate in the upcoming Apple Research app, coming to Apple Watches later in the year. The data submitted is not available to Apple, said a company employee at the September event.
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