(ThyBlackMan.com) Apple launched its Apple Watch Series 5 at its special event on 10th September, Tuesday which was eagerly awaited. Alongside Apple also announced the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone Pro Max and a new 10.2 inch iPad. Though Apple watch Series 5 was a big highlight of the launch because of its iconic feature always-on display Retina display which is using LTPO OLED Panel which is first of its kind. This particular feature makes this Apple Watch Series 5 stand out among all the previous generations of Apple watch models as this watch lets users see the smart watch display even without lifting their wrists which was earlier not an option. This is for the first time that the company is also providing a titanium case option to its customers in addition to its availability in wide range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel and ceramic.
A new feature International Emergency Calling is also introduced in Apple Watch Series 5 which allows users with cellular models of Apple Watch Series 5 to make international calls to emergency services in over 150 countries regardless to where the watch has been purchased or the cellular plan is activated. In this feature which is an extended fall detection which lets the watch automatically place an emergency call if the Apple watch senses that the user has taken a hard fall and remains motionless for about a minute.
In addition to the above new location features from an all new built in compass to current elevation helps users to better navigate their day. This new Watch series 5 comes with the power of watchOS 6, which lets its users to take charge of their health and fitness with new features like Cycle Tracking, the Noise app and Activity Trends. The innovative new display allows time and other important information remain visible at all times. With these specialized features which are a combination of hardware innovation and incredible software design this smart watch offers a all day 18 hour battery life. The watch comes with industry’s only low-temperature polysilicone and oxide display (LTPO), ultra-low power display driver, efficient power management integrated circuit and an all new ambient light sensor. Apple Watch 5 Series offers its customers greater navigation tools to use throughout the day. Customers can use the new compass app to see heading, incline, latitude, longitude and current elevation.
Additional health and fitness features are loaded with watch OS6 including the new Cycle Tracking app which allows the customers to log important information related to their menstrual cycles as well as also see predicted timing of their next period and fertile windows which is a great feature in itself for users. The Noise app helps users understand the high sound levels in environment like concerts and sporting events that could negatively impact hearing. Watch OS6 also brings dynamic new watch faces which include Meridian, Modular Compact and Solar Dial which can be customized for a quick access to favorite apps.
Apple Watch Series 5 comes in classic styles like the stainless steel case in gold, silver and space black while the aluminium case in silver, gold and space grey is now made in aluminium. The Apple watch Nike features a new watch face which is inspired by the classic Nike Wind runner jacket design and also comes in new colors of the Nike Sport Band and reflective Nike Sport Loop. In addition to that Apple Watch Hermès collection comes in last fall’s popular color block band, now in a new Della Cavalleria print, and Hermes gradient watch face which is all black version.
Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) comes with a price tag of $399 and Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) priced at $499. The popular Series 3 (GPS), with built-in GPS, optical heart rate sensor and water resistance, is priced at a new low price of $199 and Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) is priced $299.
Staff Writer; Sherry Carter
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