Yesterday's Apple event, in addition to the official announcement of the Apple Watch, provided some more specific details about what the new watch of the company is expected to bring.
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When it will be available;
The Apple Watch will be released on April 24 in nine of the world's largest industrialized countries: the United States, Britain, Australia, China, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong and Japan, according to TNW.
When can I see it from close up?
On April 10, it will appear in Apple retail stores. It will also be available at the Galeries Lafayette in Paris, the Isetan in Tokyo and the Selfridges in London. There is no information about Greece. If you like the watch, you will be able to pre-order it from the official Apple website that day.
From where can i buy it;
The Apple Watch will go on sale on April 24 from Apple retail stores (with reservation) and at various department stores in major cities.
How much;
The Apple Watch is available in three versions: the Apple Watch Sport, the Apple Watch and the Apple Watch Edition. The most expensive model is the Apple Watch Edition, which will cost $ 10.000 or more. It is made of 18-karat gold and if your price seems a bit then very simply the device is not for you.
The "simple" Apple Watch will cost $ 349 at 38mm and $ 399 at 42mm. The Apple Watch with stainless steel will cost from 549 to 1049 dollars at 38 millimeters and from 599 to 1099 at 42 millimeters.
Why is it so expensive?
Did you expect Apple to release a cheap watch? Stainless steel was used by the company to make the device up to 80 percent more durable, according to Apple. The aluminum (Jony Ive) used for the Apple Sport Watch is 60 percent stronger than any other alloy. And of course, there is the gold version.
Wrist straps (straps) also affect pricing, and there are too many.
- Sport band is $ 549 and $ 599
- Classic Buckle is $ 649 and $ 699
- Milanese Loop is $ 649 and $ 699
- Modern Buckle is $ 749 for the 38mm
- Leather Loop is $ 699 for the 42mm
- Stainless steel link bracelet is $ 949 and $ 999
- Space Black stainless steel link is $ 1,049 and $ 1,099
The Apple Watch Edition (the most expensive) has:
- 38mm 18k rose gold with black white band, $ 10,000
- 42mm 18k rose gold with black white band, $ 12,000
- 38mm 18k yellow gold with black sport band, $ 10,000
- 42mm 18k yellow gold with black sport band, $ 12,000
- 38mm 18k rose gold with rose gray modern buckle, $ 17,000
- 42mm 18k yellow gold with black classic buckle, $ 15,000
- 38mm 18k yellow gold with bright red modern buckle, $ 17,000
- 42mm 18k yellow gold with midnight blue classic buckle, $ 15,000
You can see more details at Apple website.
How does it charge?
Charging the Apple Watch is simple. Just plug in the magnetic charger on the back of the watch. The Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable comes in 1m or 2m for $ 29 and $ 39 respectively.
What is the battery life?
For a typical day, Apple states that the battery life will reach 18 hours, depending on usage. Apple has published on a page General information about the battery with even more details.
How accurate is the clock?
The Apple Watch will show you the time with an accuracy of 50 milliseconds of UTC, but the global standard of time, however, the accuracy depends on the regular synchronization with your iPhone.
Which iPhones are compatible with Apple's watch?
To connect your Apple Watch to your iPhone, you must have any of the following models: iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus with iOS 8.2 or later (when released).