Apple Watch Series 2
Apple unveiled today the new generation
Watch called Apple Watch Series 2. It keeps the same shape and design, but
upgrades on the water resistance, performance, and connectivity.
While the new Apple Watch Series 2 looks
pretty much the same, it is now water-proof and can go up to 50 meters
underwater. There is no time limit, Apple says it tested these Series 2 watches
for weeks.
The speaker in the new Watch is the only
place where air can get and it is now designed to automatically push the water
out after a swim workout.
The Watch Series 2 comes with integrated
GPS, so you can now leave your iPhone at home. It also upgrades on the CPU and
GPU with the new Apple S2 SiP - the processor is now dual-core for up to 50%
performance increase. The GPU in the Apple S2 also granted an up to 2x speed
bump.
The new Watch Series 2 features two
times brighter display that can reach 1000 nits - the brightest display Apple
has ever shipped.
Apple Watch Series 2 will come in the
regular 38 and 42mm editions available in aluminum and stainless steel. There
is also a new Ceramic model in white paintjob, four times tougher than the
steel one. It can use any of the available bands.
Apple is also launching Apple Watch
Series 2 Nite+ Edition with exclusive Nike band. The Watch Series 2 runs on watchOS 3 and
is capable of super accurately calculating swimming workouts and burnt calories.
Apple Watch Series 2 pricing starts at US$ 369 and the Nike+ Edition will cost the same. The pre-orders kick off on
September 9, while the Watch Series 2 will launch on September 16.
Apple is also upgrading its original
Watch - it's now called Apple Watch Series 1 with the same dual-core processor
found in the new Apple S2 SiP. The price goes down to US$ 269.
Finally, the new watchOS 3 will become
available for the current generation Watches on September 13.
And here is the full pricing and
availability:
Apple Watch is available in two
different case sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm. Apple Watch Series 1 will be available
in gold, rose gold, silver or space gray aluminum cases paired with a Sport
Band and starts at just US$ 269 (US); Apple Watch Series 2 will be available in
gold, rose gold, silver or space gray aluminum, or silver or space black
stainless steel cases paired with a wide variety of bands starting at US$ 369
(US); and the new ceramic Apple Watch Edition starts at US$ 1249 (US) from
apple.com, Apple Stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers and carriers. For
local availability, visit locate.apple.com.
Apple Watch Nike+ starts at US$ 369 (US)
and Apple Watch Hermès starts at US$ 1149 (US). All-new Apple Watch Band Kits in
gorgeous new colors are available, beginning today. Customers will be able to
order Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2 and Apple Watch Edition
beginning Friday, September 9, with availability beginning Friday, September
16, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Taiwan, UAE, the UK and the US.
Apple Watch Nike+ will be available to
order on apple.com beginning Friday, September 9, with availability in late
October, in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,
Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto
Rico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, the UK and the US.
Apple Watch Hermès will be available
beginning Friday, September 23 in Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany,
Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Macau, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan,
UAE, the UK and the US. Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2 and Apple
Watch Edition will be available beginning Friday, September 23 in Anguilla,
Antigua and Barbuda, Cayman Islands, Croatia, Czech Republic, El Salvador,
Greece, Guam, Hungary, Jersey, Kuwait, Macau, Monaco, Poland, Qatar, Romania,
Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia and the US Virgin Islands.
Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series
2 and Apple Watch Edition will be available beginning Friday, October 7 in
India and Mexico. Apple Watch Series 2 requires iPhone 5 or later running iOS
10 or later. watchOS 3 and iOS 10 will be available beginning Tuesday,
September 13 as a free software update. Some features are not available in all
regions or all languages.
Every customer who buys Apple Watch from
Apple will be offered free Personal Setup, in-store or online, to help set up
and personalize their new Apple Watch with calendars, notifications, apps and
more.
Anyone who wants to learn more about
Apple Watch or watchOS 3 can register for the free workshops offered at every
Apple Store.
