While we’ve all been waiting on hand and foot for the new iPhone 11 to come out, we got more than expected out of today’s Apple event including Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, the newest iPad, and our favorite the Apple Watch Series 5. Apple’s newest watch gives you more bang for your buck, is more helpful than ever before, and is a useful aid even when you’re not using it. Apple Watch continues to transform itself, coming in materials like aluminum, stainless steel, ceramic, and the new titanium. From adding a new ‘Always-On Retina display’ to new location features, we’re breaking down our favorite new Apple Watch features.
Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) is available for order in 41 countries and regions and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) is available to order in 22 countries and regions, starting today. Both models will be available for purchase in stores on September 20th, 2019. The Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) starts at $399 USD and the Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) starts at $499 USD.
Keep reading below to find out more about the Apple Watch Series 5.
Always On Retina Display
Apple Watch’s brand new display allows for your watch’s home screen to stay visible at all times, but dimming when the user’s wrist is down. In turn, when the watch is raised or tapped on, the screen will brighten once more. Worried about battery life slowing down? Don’t be. Apple worked hard to optimize the new display and still deliver an 18 hour battery life.
Navigation
Navigating from your Apple Watch just got a whole lot easier. This Series 5 watch includes a built-in compass and updated Maps app, so that you can see exactly where you are going and facing. See heading, incline, latitude, longitude, and elevation with ease.
International Emergency Calling
Thanks to Apple innovation, your watch will become beneficial to you while traveling. Even if you have not purchased an international data plan, or you are not in the country where your device was purchased, you may place an emergency call. Bonus feature: if your watch has detected you have fallen, it will automatically place an emergency call for you if you have not responded in a period of one minute.
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Health and fitness mesh well with the brand new Apple Watch, as new features make it easier than ever to log important information, including tracking feminine health. The new Cycle tracking app gives customers predicted timing for their next period and fertile windows, all from the convenience of your Apple Watch. The brand new Noise app helps you understand sound levels in loud environments like concerts and sporting events. The Activity trends feature provides a long-term view to your activity patterns. On top of all of this, you’re able to try new watch faces including Meridian, Modular Compact, and Solar Dial.
Apple Watch Studio
If you’re into personalizing your new Apple Watch, you can now for the first time ever, pick out a preferred case and band combination. Create a watch that is completely, 100% your own.
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