Apple has introduced a new wearable in the Apple Watch 4, something that comes with new features. Noticeable at first glance is the slightly smaller offering with small tweaks that account for the company’s goal in offering a redesigned and re-engineered piece to entice people to be more active, healthy and active.
There are several models to choose from. These are:
- Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS only)
- Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular)
- Apple Watch Series 4 Nike + (GPS only)
- Apple Watch Series 4 Nike + (GPS + Cellular)
The GPS only models should be ideal for folks who are buying the Apple Watch Series 4 for the first time although folks who want to have something that they can sport and use to monitor their health would be better off with the GPS + Cellular models. Pricing for the former starts at $399 while folks who want a wearable that can get connected all the time can get the latter with prices starting at $499.
Aside from price, the latest Apple wearables should be something that will compliment anyone looking to perk up their daily wardrobes. Up and close, the latest model measures 40 mm, a tad larger than what its predecessor had (38 mm). However, the actual viewing size is larger compared to the Apple Watch Series 3 variants, Apple Insider said.
There are also tweaks made up and front. For one, the speakers are larger and the microphone has been relocated at the opposite side between the Digital Crown and the side button. The reason behind this is to minimize the echo from the speaker when calls are made.
At the back, a new heart sensor has been installed and cased in ceramic. This should boost the monitoring that health buffs need. With the modifications made, there is no question that the Apple Watch Series 4 is sleeker and something that should appeal to folks who want a wearable that they can sport daily when doing workouts or for simply bragging around.
Speaking of health, one neat feature the Apple Watch Series 4 comes with is the Fall Detection feature. This is something that will come in handy especially for folks aged 65 and up.
The feature is disabled by default, meaning owners will have to enable it manually. Apparently, it only automatically turns on if the age set is 65 or if the age was set at such via the Health app, Mac Rumors said.
Regardless, it would be wise for users to activate the said feature just the same. The Fall Detection makes use of the next-generation gyroscope and accelerometer to detect a fall and provide options to contact emergency services when necessary. These and more are in store for folks who are looking to buy one for the first time or upgrading from the Apple Watch Series 3.
