Since Apple came about in 1976, their products have been known to be aesthetically pleasing and modern in style. Both the MacBook as well as the iPhone have been incredibly successful in that they’ve become a statement. Those who have Apple products are assumed to be hip, sleek, and fashionable. Perhaps that’s how they’ve always been able to slam such a large price tag on their devices.
The next big thing from Apple is about to be released- The Apple Watch. Wearables have been an up and coming trend for some time, but just as Apple dominated the touch screen smart phone market, they are about to do the same with wearable watches. Though competitors like Sony and Samsung have developed wearables in the past that are far more functional than the Apple Watch, Apple will dominate because it is more fashionable than the other and runs the operating system that so many Apple users adore.
Interestingly enough, Apple is rumored to be reselling the Apple watch through major fashion providers including Burberry, which defines the Apple Watch as not only a technology wearable, but additionally a fashionable watch that makes quite the statement.
Apple Watch will be available for purchase on April 24, 2015, and the price-tag certainly makes this product more of a fashion statement than a device of pure functionality.
Apple Watch Sport Edition starts at $349, the Stainless Steel Edition starts at $549, and the Gold Edition ranging up to about $14,000. Of course, once exceeding about $500 it’s no longer about the features of the watch but rather the aesthetic and statement it makes about the wearer.
There are two different sizes available, 1.5in with a 272×340 resolution and a 1.7in with a 319×390 resolution. The display is square and is waterproof for a certain amount of time at a depth no greater than 1 meter. There are 34 different straps allowing for full customization.
The device is rumored to have advanced health and fitness sensors which can measure heart rate, and calories burned. There will be a large choosing of apps, and several 3rd party apps that are available at launch. It will also give wearers the ability to utilize Apple Pay. It is claimed to last approximately 18 hours with about 6.5 hours of music playback and 3.5 hours of talk. It will take about 1.5 hours to charge to 80% and 2.5 hours to fully charge. Compatible phones include the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S.
The pre-order begins in stores and online April 10th. Will you be getting the Apple Watch?