





Apple has just unveiled the latest iteration of Smart Watch Series 5 at the company’s recent launch event on 10 September. The next generation of Apple wearables has taken the company even further above the skies of innovation.

Are you looking out to upgrade or want to plunge in for the very first time? Here’s a roundup of expected features you need to know about Apple Watch Series 5.

Apple Watch Series 5 is available to pre-order online now from the company’s official store. It will be hitting the shelves on September 20, starting at $399. Alongside the launch of new Apple Watch 5, Apple nixed the selling of series 4 and it also announced a price cut in series 3 upto $199. To our surprise, Apple glossed up its Watch series 5 as there will be exclusive Nike models and Hermes models. It has also lined up with a different look and feel and has introduced two new shiny casing materials made up of titanium (available in silver or black) and ceramic. These are arguably the best customization options for a buyer to choose from.

Apple Watch Series 5 unpacks another great update that dominates the huge launch as Always-on Retina Display feature. Your Apple Watch does not need to sleep at all. You can now have a look on your important notifications and time without having to raise your wrist or tapping the display. When not in use, the display will still diminish, however it won’t turn off completely. Stan Ng unveiled the Apple’s always-on display feature by saying that “The new always-on Retina display never sleeps”. He further added, "By combining this incredible hardware with innovative software, we’re able to deliver this always-on display while delivering the same all-day, 18-hour battery life.This was the most awaited feature since the launch of the first Apple watch and we can’t wait to experience it seamlessly.





Despite the addition of a new feature, Apple claims that it will still have a long-day, 18-hours battery life, due to the usage of efficient combination of hardware / software innovation and designs.Besides display, the design hasn’t changed much. It has retained design element generally like Series 4 with a bigger screen and new finishes (as compared to series 3 & earlier versions) this time around. In this way, you can see more of the data without having to struggle with the weight on your wrist. Good news for orienteering enthusiasts! Apple has introduced another significant tweak in the Series 5 which is the new Compass App. This is available as a built-in new compass app in the makeup of series 5. Some changes have been made under the hood as maps have also updated. This enables users to know which direction they are facing. With new compass app, customers can see heading, incline, latitude, longitude and current elevation. It also allows users to add one of the three complications to their watch face so that they may have a sneak peak at the direction instantly.

Another top-end feature of Apple Watch Series 5 is the personal safety of its users with International Emergency Calling Service. Initially, cellular Apple Watch models allow an added feature of emergency calling free for some time. But, now Series 5 watch affords complete emergency calling services. It even works in accidents such as fall detection, no matter which part of the world you’re in and whether your cellular services have been activated or not. The next-gen Watch OS 6 was revealed in June, 2019 and Apple Watch Series 5 will have the new OS 6 pre-installed. This will incorporate new watch faces, an app store available from the watch itself, and new highlights related to users’ health and safety. There is an app named “Cycle” which tends to track your period cycle. A “Noise” app will track the environment near you; ambient noise levels that could impact the hearing and activity trends to analyze the patterns for a certain behavior.

Well, this isn’t the end of the story. For the first time, Apple is exclusively encouraging its buyers to be as creative as they like. The aisle showcasing Apple Watch Series 5 has a lot of interesting features including a more personalized option of choosing any band and case combination.

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Apart from the Always-on display, Apple has taken a leap forward in many aspects. The incredible features up its sleeves have improved the personalization as well as the functionality of the Apple Watch. But, it still has more room for betterment such as sleep tracking feature, phonebook transfer app etc. may get more attention across the global competition. Let’s wait & watch what it has to offer next!

Author: Umaiza Khan

Umaiza is a bibliophile and a passionate writer with predominantly interested in tech, biography, and life. She is a writer by profession & an avid reader by nature. In her free time, she loves to pen down & tame her random thoughts.

Date: 11-9-2019