Background and Identification

Announced on September 9th, 2014, the Apple Watch is Apple's first wearable device. The Apple Watch is available in three distinct collections: Watch, Sport, and Edition. There are two different sizes of each, as well as six different finishes. A variety of bands and watchfaces will be available to users for customizing their watch.

The standard Apple Watch is tailored to the everyday user, and is available in 18 different models. The Apple Watch Sport is designed with fitness in mind, and comes in 10 different models. The Apple Watch Edition is the "premium" version, crafted of 18-karat gold and available in both yellow and rose gold finishes.

Specifications

Sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm

Versions:

  • Apple Watch (polished or space black stainless steel)
  • Apple Watch Sport (space gray or silver anodized aluminum)
  • Apple Watch Edition (18-karat rose or yellow gold)

Display: Retina touchscreen display with Force Touch and sapphire glass cover

Processor: Custom S1 SiP (System in Package) chip

Sensors: accelerometer, built-in heart rate sensor

Wireless Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Bluetooth 4.0

Haptic Feedback: Taptic Engine and built-in speaker combo for instant tactile feedback

Compatibility: iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus

Miscellaneous Features:

  • Apple Pay and Siri support
  • Special Digital Crown Home button
  • MagSafe wireless charging

Additional Information