Apple officially announces new Apple Watch Series 3

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After several months of rumors, Apple today has officially unveiled its next-generation Apple Watch with support for LTE connectivity. The announcement was made on stage during the company’s special event today by CFO Jeff Williams following a moving video of Apple Watch users sharing their stories.

The new model is called Apple Watch Series 3….

Tim Cook touted that Apple Watch is now the number one watch in the world, overtaking previous leader Rolex. Cook noted of 97 percent customer satisfaction and Apple Watch’s 50 percent year-over-year growth last quarter.

Williams started by highlighting watchOS 4 features, such as the new Workouts app, GymKit, and more.

The Apple Watch Series 3 will support Apple Music independent of the iPhone, allowing users to “stream 40 million songs from their wrist.” The cellular Apple Watch also has the same cellular number as your iPhone and third-party

In addition cellular, there’s a new dual-are processor with up to 70 percent faster performance. Siri, thanks to the processor, Siri can also talk – a notable upgrade. There’s also a new W2 Apple chip that is 50 percent more power efficient for Bluetooth and WiFi.

The Apple Watch Series 3 without LTE starts at $329, while the LTE model starts at $399.

Posted: Sep 12, 2017 12:35 pm
Last Updated: Sep 12, 2017 1:14 pm
Related Forum: Mobile Devices

Source: https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/12/apple-announces-lte-apple-watch/

Comments

CraigPosted: Fri. Oct 06, 2017

Always liked the idea of the Apple Watch, would 10/10 buy if i had any Apple products.

SilkyPosted: Fri. Oct 06, 2017

RepBandit Never got into these back in the 2000's, they was called cellphone watches. I almost bought one but was like naw. I roll with a garmin watch, i dont need that much gadget stuff on my wrist

Good job too - imo they are shit.

RepBanditPosted: Thu. Oct 05, 2017

Never got into these back in the 2000's, they was called cellphone watches. I almost bought one but was like naw. I roll with a garmin watch, i dont need that much gadget stuff on my wrist

DecyPosted: Tue. Oct 03, 2017

vJGv I really wish that they would stop trying to push the Apple Watch. I get that they are trying to be innovative but it's not going to happen.

Could be in the future you don't know for now tho.. Tbh i'd rather a normal watch over one.

LosinieckiPosted: Thu. Sep 21, 2017

One day I'll go Out and actually buy an Apple Watch, see so many people with them but idk if I wanna dish that money out.

L33t-Ninja-MuchPosted: Wed. Sep 13, 2017

I don't see the appeal for these they do everything your phone can do why not just pull your phone out of your pocket really is a rich mans toy

SilkyPosted: Wed. Sep 13, 2017

vJGv I really wish that they would stop trying to push the Apple Watch. I get that they are trying to be innovative but it's not going to happen.

Agreed, just another way to try and make more money for them. Funny thing is people buy this shit.

MickersPosted: Wed. Sep 13, 2017

To be fair i wish i could afford an Apple Watch.

vJGvPosted: Wed. Sep 13, 2017

I really wish that they would stop trying to push the Apple Watch. I get that they are trying to be innovative but it's not going to happen.