Η Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), introduced the 4th generation of its smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 4, noting that the Apple Watch line has now managed to climb to the 1st position of sales in the world - not only in the category of smart watches but in the wider category of watches!
The Apple Watch Series 4 comes with a new larger screen (+ 32% for the smaller model and + 35% for the larger model) and minimized bezels.
As we saw in a previous leak, the new Watch Face offers significantly more information than we were used to (8 complications).
Its new speaker Apple Watch Series 4 offers + 50% louder volume.
Digital Crown has been redesigned and now offers haptic feedback.
The back of the Apple Watch Series 4 has a 64-bit dual core processor and a powerful GPU, offering a 2x increase in performance compared to previous models.
The new sensors (accelerometer and gyroscope) offer an advanced drop detection function followed by suggested actions (such as calling an ambulance).
We also have a big upgrade in the field of heart rate monitoring with control of heart rhythm abnormalities that may lead to atrial fibrillation.
Apple has added electrodes to the back of the Apple Watch Series 4 and thus for the first time is able to provide accurate electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements, even receiving approval from the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration).
Η selling price of Apple Watch Series 4 is $ 399 for model with GPS going up to $499 for the model with mobile network support.
The Apple Watch Series 3 will continue to be sold by Apple, at $ 279.
The Apple Watch Series 4 will be available for pre-order from Friday 14 September and will be officially released on 21 September.
The Watch 5 will be available on September 17.