Apple unveils the Watch, the connected watch for iOS devices

Apple has just unveiled its Watch in a keynote to which many journalists were invited.The apple firm had already shown its watch a few months ago, but we now know (almost) all the details.

Apple Watch has been talked about a lot in recent months.Apple has finally lifted the veil on the features and the price of its connected watch.Of course, it only works under iOS, but it is still interesting to see what the direct competitor of Android Wear by Google offers.

Three ranges

Apple Watch will therefore be available in three different ranges: Watch Sport, Watch and Watch Edition.The first is designed in anodized aluminum, the second in stainless steel (gray or black) and the last in yellow or pink gold (18 carats).Two box sizes will be available: 38 and 42 mm.

The operation will be almost similar to the watches under Android Wear.Thus, you will have to install a companion application on the iPhone (iOS 8.2 minimum) to control the Watch.The applications of the App Store installed on the iPhone which will be compatible with the Watch will be transferred to the watch.

Like Android Wear, it will also be possible to modify the dials.Apple has planned many personalization possibilities since many watchfes will be available and it will be possible to modify certain colors.It will also be possible to add information on its dials, such as time in another city, day or the weather.

It will be possible to access the weather, the calendar, the music as well as to calculate its heart rate.The watch microphone will also allow you to receive calls from the Watch or even dictate SMS.

Fitness follow -up will also be there to measure the number of steps, the number of calories burned.It will be possible to adjust the coach so that he motivates you to remind the user that it is time to exercise, especially for those whose work imposes a sitting position all day.

It will be possible to pay with Apple Pay, to trigger the photos with the iPhone, to look at your photos, to pilot it by voice with Siri either by pressing a button either by announcing "Hey Siri" before the request.

The notifications received on the iPhone will be transmitted on the Apple Watch.To do this, applications must be compatible with Watchkit.It will even be possible to display more than notifications, such as images of the Instagram flow.It will be possible to filter the notifications received on the watch according to the application.

The connection will be made of Bluetooh and Wi-Fi with the iPhone.When the Bluetooth connection will no longer be present (because of the distance or the walls), the connection will switch to Wi-Fi.

Tim Cook talks about 18 hours of autonomy, a full day, in standard use.The Apple Watch will then recharge with the magnetic charger.

An explosive price positioning

On the price side, it will take 399 euros and 449 euros for the Watch Sport model with 38 and 42 mm boxes and a plastic bracelet.For Apple Watch (standard, with a metal or leather bracelet), it will take between 649 and 1199 euros for the 38 mm and 699 euro box for the 42mm model.Apple Watch Edition will exchange from 11,000 euros and up to 18,000 euros!

Pre-orders will start on April 10 for deliveries from April 24 in ten countries, including France and the United States.

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