Apple has already released the fourth version of the smart watch, Apple Watch Series 3, during the announcement, the manufacturer focused on the functions that became available thanks to LTE support in the top version of the device. However, a mobile network without a smartphone is only available in nine countries, and the more massive GPS version, which will be sold everywhere, has been neglected. the site got acquainted with the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS and understood why Apple did not go into details.
Apple Watch Series 3 GPS 42mm Specifications:
- display: 1.65 inches, resolution 390x312 pixels, OLED
- processor: dual-core Apple S3
- ROM: 8 GB
- Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11n, NFC, GPS
- accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, altimeter, optical heart rate sensor
- protection: ATM5 (submersion to 50 m)
- battery: 262 mAh
- dimensions: 42.5 x 36.4 x 11.4 mm, weight: 32.3 g (without strap)
- OS: watchOS 4
Appearance
Visually, for an outside observer, there are no differences between Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 2: dimensions, shape, arrangement of elements and fastening of straps remain the same. You can notice the difference on the bottom of the device, where the sensors are slightly differently designed and the inscriptions have been updated (in particular, it is indicated which Series the device belongs to). The golden hue also differs - in the novelty it is closer to rose gold.
The red dot, which is installed on the crown, is available only in the version with LTE, but this model will not connect to operators in Ukraine and almost 200 other countries, at least not this year, because its purchase is generally pointless. The reason for the unavailability is that the device does not have a SIM slot, instead, an eSIM is used, which clones the main number, which is prohibited by laws in some countries and must be supported by operators.
Apple Watch Series 3, Series 2
Why Apple decided to install the red dot only on the LTE version is a mystery. Initially, there was a theory that it was needed to combat shielding, but the antenna is installed in the screen, so the mark on the crown is purely a decorative move that marks the owners of the more expensive Series 3 variation.
The hull retained its protection against immersion in fresh water to a depth of 50 m, and the controls did not change either functionally or externally. The bending of the glass has also been preserved, which significantly protrudes above the body - the danger of breaking it increases, but in practice, few such cases are known.
The basic kit with an aluminum case includes exactly the same silicone strap as before (comfortable and pleasant to the touch), all variants of the Series 3 with GPS come with it only, while for the LTE version there is a basic kit with a new sports bracelet nylon with Velcro. It's good that you can buy it separately.
All previously released straps will fit the new watch as well. In the farm, it is desirable to have three options, as the site talked about in Series 2
Apple watches are still perceived as a gadget, and not an accessory for showing the time, which, against the background of competitors who are trying to get as close to the "classics" as possible, allows the device to stand out. This is the best approach, considering how much better a quartz watch usually looks for comparable money, due to the simplicity of the design and the absence of the need to place electronics, a screen and a large battery in a small case.
Screen and autonomy
The display of Apple Watch Series 3 in the 42mm model remains 1.65-inch with a resolution of 390x312 pixels, technically it is exactly the same AMOLED screen as in the previous generation: with a brightness of 1000 nits and without a constant time display function.
Technologically, the screen is excellent: deep black allows you to merge with healthy frames, the picture is bright and juicy, the brightness is sufficient in any light. Nevertheless, it was not possible to find any differences in comparison with the Series 2, and if the suppliers simply did not have better models, it was worth adding some kind of software chip, for example, finally showing the time constantly.
The lack of an always-on screen to some extent compensates for the incredibly sensitive sensor that activates the screen even with a slight twist of the wrist (the function is disabled if you activate the "Theater" mode). However, this is still not as convenient as the ability to constantly see what time it is.
The battery life of Series 3 has not changed in comparison with Series 2: 40-45 hours from a single charge with 30 minutes of workouts per day and average loads on notifications, as well as sleep tracking using third-party software. Training with an active GPS is the only place for progress, now the charge is enough for a full 4 hours and there is still 12-15% left.
The operating time of the Apple Watch is still not impressive, especially against the background of competitors from Samsung, in the first place, but there is no drawdown in comparison with the previous generation, which is also pleasing.
Innovations
The functionality of the Apple Watch Series 3 is almost parity with the Series 2, although you can pick up the details on the little things. From the essential in terms of functionality, a barometer appeared for measuring altitude, which will reveal itself in hikes in mountainous terrain, and also allowed the device to count the floors passed.
The processor has become 70% faster, this entailed a number of changes, the most noticeable of which is a dramatically faster program launch and smoother scrolling in the list installed applications... It was not possible to get rid of the "chamomile" of the boot, but the increase is felt.
Siri learned to speak, before she answered only with text. The innovation is dubious, since the clock allows, on the contrary, to abandon sounds in principle, and to notify only by vibration and thereby attract less attention of others, but someone may appreciate it. In addition, Siri in the watch is still silent if you select Russian.
Bluetooth 4.2 replaced 4.0, but there were no problems with coverage and stability before, so the usefulness of the innovation can only be assessed in edge scenarios and when using wireless headphones. The microphone became more sensitive, in a number of comparable scenarios the interlocutor understood speech better when communicating on Series 3, but the difference is too small - while driving, on the street or in the kitchen with the hood turned on, the interlocutor will hear "I'll call you back in 15 minutes" both with Series 2 and Series 3.
The initial "dullness" of Siri is compensated for on the Apple Watch by the fact that competitors (a potentially cooler Google product in Android Wear we do not consider due to the actual freezing of the project) the situation is even worse, and here at least integrations with third party programs, and the technology parses voice commands perfectly
The LTE version of the watch differs from the previous generation more functionally, all the main features (voice calls, Apple Music, SMS - all without connection to the phone) were checked there. The GPS variation of the watch is only needed to replace Series 2 on store shelves, so that you can update the price of the device, but not give a significant discount on the "past" generation.
On all other issues, the new model repeats what was in Series 2: you can talk over cellular networks when you connect the watch to a smartphone, GPS is built into the watch, the vibration motor is great, there is a heart rate sensor, the measurement takes place automatically or upon request, the device automatically reminds you of the need move and of course shows notifications.
Series 3 can still be considered a good fitness tracker: the data is considered, there are many programs for the most popular types of loads, the native exercise software "Training" has learned to automatically mark laps while swimming and allows you to combine different types of activities in one lesson. This is also available on Series 2 with watchOS 4.
Apple Watch Series 3 can be considered a big event, but this applies only to the LTE version, the GPS modification is slightly different from the previous generation, but it is by the latter that most buyers will judge the progress, because the model with mobile network operates in a small number of markets
All the features from Series 2 are accurate for Series 3, the accuracy of the sensors has not changed, and there have been no big changes in the software.
Software
The OS has become the center of innovation, and this is where things are introduced that change the user experience. The iron update this year - at least in the GPS version - is felt only in the speed of launching programs, which increases the liquidity of the old generations, because the new watches have practically nothing to offer the owner of the previous generation.
The watchOS app store offers the maximum selection on the market, but looking for software specifically for watches is difficult, since Apple has not made a clear heading. Apps are hard to find, but there are really a lot of them (over 10 thousand), and, unlike the store for Samsung smart watches, there are no third-party watch faces.
Apple updates the only watch software store page every few months when it remembers its existence:
A huge assortment pleases in theory, in practice it turns out that in order to comfortably use the watch, you need a minimum: instant messengers to see pictures and stickers, a banking application for controlling the balance, a taxi call service, a client of codes for two-factor authentication, a calculator and a couple of applications for voice memos.
Some use cases require more software, including highly specialized software, like remote control presentations, but third-party software, as practice has shown, is of little interest to users, which is why, apparently, the developers do not seek to develop the ecosystem. Moreover, some have removed watch apps (for example, Google maps), the number of software is not growing as rapidly as at the time of release first Apple Watch, and new releases don't attract much attention.
Apple itself maintains the system, but third-party developers no longer have as much faith in the platform as they did when it launched.
The almost complete lack of movement in the software market is frustrating not only due to stagnation in itself, but also due to a significant increase in hardware performance, that is, now developers can do something that they could not implement on early models. Even so, watchOS has the largest selection of programs.
10 699 and UAH respectively.
Apple removed from sale, but left Series 1, which completely repeat the very first generation, only the processor there is from Series 2. This is a good alternative for those who want to save money. The losses will be in water resistance, display brightness (450 versus 1000 nits) and operating speed. Insignificant, taking into account the difference in price from UAH 2100.
Apple Watch Series 2 can still be bought from individual sellers, the difference with the new product is only in the speed of launching programs, which is unlikely to be critical, but the prices are almost the same in places. If you find an option with savings of more than UAH 2000, you can take Series 2, with a smaller difference, you should spend money on a faster version. It makes no sense to change the second generation to a new product - this is the same device, only with a faster processor.
Series 2, Series 3 You can also consider buying, especially since the device from the Koreans costs 8999 UAH. The functionality will not be so happy when it comes to interacting with notifications (in fact, they can only be read), and the gap cannot be compared with third-party software, but on other issues there are no significant differences, there are also bonuses in the form of automatic tracking of activities and sleep, always active display are present.
conclusions
Apple Watch Series 3 without LTE-module is almost a complete copy of Series 2. The main differences predetermined more powerful processor, which is finally enough not to annoy the user with the speed of launching programs. Talking Siri is not interesting to everyone, but it may also seem like a nice bonus to someone.
There is no practical sense in changing the second generation to a new product only if the user often uses third-party software, but the owners of the original watches and Series 1 will find many pleasant bonuses familiar from the previous generation, ranging from a much brighter display to the ability to use in water. To whom, watchOS has become more demanding on resources, which will also contribute to the transition to a new product.
Series 2, Series 3 Apple Watch Series 3 does not explain why a mass consumer needs a smartwatch, but if there is a desire to use such a gadget, better solution not on the market. Series 3 is included in the largest library of programs, making it the best among competitors of other brands, and advanced hardware allows you to overtake, albeit marginally, the previous generation.
Ample opportunities for expanding functionality with software paired with good hardware lose only in terms of appearance, but the departure from a more traditional look is deliberate and practical in terms of the convenience of using smart functions. Additionally Apple Watch delights with excellent performance voice input, which is critical for a device on which you periodically need to enter a few words or perform any action with your voice.
Apple has made a wonderful gadget that is making its way in the smartwatch market, more like the way smartphones have evolved than ordinary watches. And this plays to the advantage of the Apple Watch, because when buying them you have to choose not between decent chronographs for $ 400, but a scattering of almost smart, almost similar to ordinary watches of wearable gadgets of competitors.
In total, everyone who does not have an Apple Watch Series 2 should be bought. The latter can safely use their watches until at least the next generation.
3 reasons to buy Apple Watch Series 3:
- great smartwatches are noticeably faster
- compatibility with all previously released bands makes replacing the old generation less costly
- the backwardness of competitors in conjunction with the iPhone
2 reasons not to buy Apple Watch Series 3:
- almost no noticeable progress in comparison with Series 2
- no iPhone
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Apple Watch 3 was introduced at the same time as Apple TV 4K and new iPhones. Outwardly, the clock hardly differs from the previous ones, but inside there are enough changes. Or is it not? Let's figure it out.
Price: from 27 500 rubles
Compatibility: iPhone 5S +, iOS 11+ for non-LTE version; iPhone 6+, iOS 11+ for LTE version
Neither the size of the watch, nor the characteristics of the display have changed when comparing the second and third versions of the Apple Watch. In principle, there is nothing wrong with that - their design is original and quite successful, there are no problems with existing models, so there is no big reason to change something. The diagonal of the display is 1.34 inches for the 38 mm version and 1.54 inches for the “male” version by 42 mm. The resolution has not changed either - 272 × 340 and 312 × 390 pixels, respectively.
The only external difference between the version of Apple Watch Series 3 with the LTE module is that part of their crown will be red (“When society does not have a color differentiation of the crown of its trousers, there is no purpose!” (C) x / f “Kin- dza-dza! "). Both watch generations are able to resist sinking down to 50 meters and are suitable for swimming.
But if you want to update your old Apple Watch Series 2 just because the old ones are boring outwardly, then you better just look for another strap.
Apple Watch Series 3
All of the biggest changes in Apple Watch are inside. For example, the emergence of support for electronic SIM-cards - Apple e-SIM. In fact, the card is not inserted into the body of the gadget, but is written into the already soldered chip. But this is by no means a plus for the Russian consumer - such SIM cards are not supported by our suppliers. cellular.
But in countries where e-SIM has already been introduced, this means that you do not need a separate SIM card for your watch - Apple Watch Series 3 will duplicate your SIM and receive a signal as soon as the watch is out of the smartphone's field of vision. Interestingly, providers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon will charge about $ 10 a month for this. Only it is not clear why - just for the possibility of forwarding?
Thus, in the US, the purchase of the LTE version of the Apple Watch Series 3 will not only cost you $ 70 more one-time, but also $ 120 more annually. As for the third Watch without an LTE module, they, like the Apple Watch Series 2, are able to communicate with the outside world via a smartphone, if it is nearby, or via a Wi-Fi network.
Apple Watch Series 3
What will the Russian consumer get? The regular version without the LTE module also has its advantages over the previous series. For example, the new S3. True, until now we only know about it that it is allegedly 70% faster than the previous one - S2. The chip responsible for wireless communication via Wi-Fi and Blueetooth - now it will be more efficient with less power consumption.
Apple promises that the new watch will last up to 18 hours on a single charge. As for the memory, the RAM remains the same as it was - 512 MB, but the constant has doubled - 16 GB instead of the previous 8 GB, but only for the version with LTE. In addition, the new watch has a built-in Bluetooth 5.0 module - this can be found in the Samsung Galaxy S8 or in upcoming sales new iPhones... Its "economical" component is faster than that of Bluetooth 4.2, and "beats" four times further.
Apple Watch Series 3
In its new smart watches, Apple this time has built a barometric altimeter - a sensor that measures the change in altitude. With it, you can monitor your progress in more detail, for example, when running on hilly terrain, skiing in the mountains, and so on. As for the prices, the cheapest version of the Watch Series 3 will cost 27,500 rubles.
That, in general, is all. Some more new features will appear with the release of watchOS 4, but they will be available for the previous series, so we will not dwell on this, but move on to the competitors.
Samsung Gear S3
Price: 22,000 rubles for the version with LTE
Compatibility: Android 4.4+ with 1.5 RAM, iOS 9+, iPhone 5+
Direct competitor new Apple Watch Series 3 was announced last September, and has been on sale in Russia since December. This is a watch stuffed with everything that is possible Samsung Gear 3. They are round and generally imitate a regular clock much better than a square Applewatch.
Among the advantages is convenient control with the help of not only touch screen but also the bezel - a round frame that rotates in any direction. The Gear S3 has almost everything: GPS, altimeter, NFC, heart rate monitor, water protection and even its own operating system - Tizen. True, there are still not as many applications for the latter as for Android Wear or watchOS, which blurring the enjoyment of use. In addition, they have less permanent memory - 4 GB versus 8 GB for Apple Watch 3. The LTE module - also for e-SIM - is available in some versions, but they are not sold in Russia.
LG Watch Style
Price: 15,000 rubles
Compatibility: Android 4.3+, iOS 9+
If you are scared off by the prices of Apple Watch Series 3 and Samsung Gear 3, then you can always just take the LG Watch Style - they will cost "only" 15 thousand rubles. Among the pluses: they are very compact and elegant, weigh a third smaller than Samsung Gear 3, looks good even on a woman's hand, works in an operating room Android system Wear 2.0 and also protected from dust and moisture.
True, they not only cost less, but also know how much less than the already mentioned models. For example, the LG Watch Style lacks a GPS module, heart rate monitor, or even NFC. Therefore, if you like to run, stopping at stores to pay for hours (a common occupation of a modern person), then this model is unlikely to suit you. And if you want to quickly view notifications, switch tracks on your smartphone from your hand, or just change your grandfather's clock to something more or less modern, then LG Watch Style is a good option.
Apple Watch Series 2
Apple Watch Series 2
Price: 23,000 rubles
Compatibility: iPhone 5+, iOS 10+
Apple Watch Series 2 has not yet turned into old school - this watch is only a year old. And, if you already have them, then switching to new ones is a very dubious idea. Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE module, we will not see one way or another, most likely, and without it the difference is not so great. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are slower than the new model, there is no height sensor and the processor is weaker. True, whether we need a more powerful one, we will find out only with the release of watchOS 4.
But the Apple Watch Series 2 has a GPS, heart rate monitor and is waterproof to a depth of 50 meters. They can also be used to pay with Apple Pay.
This is Apple Watch series 3. And this is Apple Watch series 2. No wait ... It's the opposite!
Yes, outwardly it is absolutely the same watch. That is why the word series is modestly used in the title, and not a laconic fresh number.
Cellular module
Let's start with a powerful blow to potential Russian owners of the third version of the watch. You've already heard that they work in cellular networks without a smartphone? Well, in Russia, at first, only a model will be available without a built-in cellular module and, accordingly, a red dot on the scroll wheel.
In order to make it possible to call autonomously from the watch, Apple has integrated a miniature non-removable SIM-card in the form of a chip - eSIM - into the device. This is actually a clone of a regular phone sim card that supports the same number.
But an agreement on the work of eSIM has not yet been reached with Russian operators. So Apple refuses to name the date of the appearance of cellular watches on the Russian market, even approximately. The first watch with eSIM was released by Samsung last year - and they are also still not supported by Russian networks.
Thus, a fully autonomous watch will have to wait. Our test device has a regular color wheel, and the display is not an antenna, and music cannot be streamed from Apple Music through the watch to wireless headphones AirPods. You still need a phone to do this.
- Vsevolod Bullet / RT
By the way, when we do have a watch with a cellular module, be prepared for the increase in the receipt for communication. Apple representatives explained that most carriers use this practice - the first few months of using eSIMs are free, and then they begin to charge a small additional fee for it.
But even when they appear, don't expect to be able to use them without an iPhone at all: you will need it at least to activate your eSIM.
And in the third generation of watches, a barometric altimeter is built in, which helped them learn how to determine the differences in altitude while moving and count the "floors" when climbing. This will be very useful for snowboarders (although they have not yet managed to add a ski fitness program to their watches).
In terms of other indicators, the new version does not differ from the previous generation: the watch is thicker, perhaps by a hair, as before, it is waterproof to a depth of 50 meters and lasts about two days from one charge (but at a large number notifications do not survive until the end of the second day).
watchOS 4
Many new watch updates arrived on all models at once with the release of watchOS 4 on September 19. The Pulse app has expanded data about your heartbeat - now you can track your rhythm more clearly: you will see how your heart beats at rest, during training and immediately after it. If your resting heart rate is exceeded, the watch will alert you.
- Vsevolod Bullet / RT
Of course, there are several new watch faces. Pixar fans will love one of them, based on Toy Story, while voice controllers will appreciate the Siri watch face, which presents useful functions in the form of a deck of cards.
The Workout app now allows you to track your high performance interval workout and fine tune your watch while swimming in the pool.
And with the help of the GymKit, the watch will connect to cardiovascular equipment and synchronize data with them - for more accurate tracking of the process and results of training (of course, if your simulator supports this technology).
Colors and prices
Prices in Russia for Apple Watch series 3 start at 25 thousand rubles. For this money, you will receive an aluminum watch with a 38 mm display in one of three colors: silver, gold and space gray (this model has a sports strap). A watch with a 42 mm display costs 27 thousand rubles.
- Vsevolod Bullet / RT
Additionally, it will be possible to buy a new nylon strap with Velcro - it is comfortable to use: soft and pleasantly wraps around the hand. It costs 4 thousand rubles.
Since the ceramic Watch Edition (a model with a Hermes strap and a stainless steel case) is available only with a cellular module, they will not appear in Russia yet.
By the way, with the release of the third modification of watches, Watch series 2 will disappear from the shelves - the difference between them is really too little to justify the price gap. But for the first generation of watches, Apple made a discount. Now their official price tag starts at 18,500 rubles.
Should I take a new watch now? If you have wanted to buy them for a long time and have been looking closely at them - bear with it a little longer (we hope, really a little) and wait for the release of the model with a built-in cellular module.
Hello everyone! How good it was before ... there is one iPhone model- choose a color and buy. There is one model of Apple Watch - I chose the size, color, strap ... I bought it. Right now the lineup The gadgets of the Cupertino company have grown a lot, and at the same time, if we talk about watches, they are not so different. What to choose is absolutely incomprehensible.
In this article, we will not analyze the case materials, color, straps, individual models differing only in appearance and pre-installed software(such as Apple Watch Nike +), since the company is constantly adding / removing various options (a lot has changed) and it is simply impossible to keep track of all this.
Therefore, let's focus solely on the main differences between Apple Watch of different generations.
Well, whoever wants to see the current models and choose a strap can do it on the official website.
Everything. The introduction has dragged on - it's time to start. Let's go!
What's the difference between Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2?
I decided to summarize all the main characteristics in one table, here they are:
| Apple Watch Series 1 38mm | Apple Watch Series 1 42mm | Apple Watch Series 2 38mm | Apple Watch Series 2 42mm | |
| CPU | Apple S1 CPU: 520MHz Cortex A7 GPU: PowerVR Series5 | Apple S2 CPU: 2 x 520MHz Cortex A7 GPU: PowerVR Series6 "Rogue" |
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| Memory | 512MB LPDDR3 RAM / 8GB NAND | |||
| Display | 1.32 "272x340 OLED 450 nits brightness | 1.5 "312x390 OLED 450 nits brightness | 1.32 "272x340 OLED 1000 nits brightness | 1.5 "312x390 OLED 1000 nits brightness |
| Size and weight | 38.6x33.3x10.5mm 25/40 / 55g (Aluminum / Steel / Gold) | 42x35.9x10.5mm 30/50 / 69g (Aluminum / Steel / Gold) | 38.6x33.3x11.4mm 28.2 / 41.9 / 39.6g (Aluminum / Steel / Ceramic) | 42.5x36.4x11.4mm 34.2 / 52.4 / 45.6g (Aluminum / Steel / Ceramic) |
| Waterproof | IP 67 - splash proof | Immersion in water to a depth of 50 meters | ||
| Battery | 0.78Whr or 205 mAh | 0.93Whr or 250 mAh | 1.03Whr or 273 mAh | 1.27Whr or 334 mAh |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 802.11 b / g / n + Bluetooth 4.0 | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 802.11 b / g / n + Bluetooth 4.0, GPS | ||
For those who are too lazy to study, I will highlight the most important points of difference between Series 2 and Series 1:
- Screen brightness. In the 2nd generation Apple Watch, the screen became twice as bright - 1000 nits versus 450 in the Series 1. The display resolution did not change.
- Water resistant. Series 2 can be submerged in water to a depth of 50 meters and they will have nothing. The very first model withstood only splashes.
- Dual core processor. Everything should work even faster!
- GPS. Apple has equipped the second Watch with a GPS module - now you can track the distance traveled directly on the watch.
- Slight increase in battery capacity. Most likely, this is due to the advent of GPS. It consumes some additional energy, and in order for the second generation of watches to work no less than the previous one, it was necessary to slightly increase the battery.
As you can see, on the one hand, the changes are not very significant. On the other hand ... in my opinion, water protection and GPS are very useful things that perfectly complement the image of a sports watch.
What's the difference between Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3?
Apple recently unveiled its 3rd generation watch - let's take a look at what the company has been working on for a whole year and what has changed since the Watch Series 2?
This time we will do without a comparative table, because Apple in the 3rd generation of its watches has also added a model with a built-in SIM card, which means that we have to compare as many as 6 “different” devices! Considering the fact that the dimensions have remained practically unchanged (a couple of millimeters does not count), we will focus exclusively on the most important differences between Series 3 and Series 2.
So what's new with Watch 2017?
Nothing else has changed - these are the same good Apple Watch Series 2. With water protection, GPS, the promised runtime of 18 hours (with mixed use), etc.
So which Watch should you choose - 1st, 2nd or 3rd generation?
Actually, after all these comparisons, this is the most important question. Considering the fact that Apple releases new models approximately once a year, now we will find out - which watch to buy in 2017-2018?
It would seem that now we should have a choice from Series 1, 2 and 3. But the company makes money, so after the release of the 3rd generation, it left only Apple Watch 1 and 3 for sale. The release of the second model was discontinued. So, we will choose between the first and third versions:
- The Series 1 is worth buying if you need the watch as a kind of companion for your iPhone and nothing else. Receive notifications, watch time, control music - the first generation of Watch does a great job with all these and many other functions.
- Series 3 is more about sports. GPS, full moisture protection, barometric altimeter are useful helpers during training.
And finally, let me remind you of the most important difference - the price.
The difference between Series 3 and Series 1 is on average 6000-8000 rubles. Agree, the amount is rather big and it is worth considering ... Are the additional chips worth the third version of that kind of money? Are they needed? Or is it complete and completely useless nonsense? It's up to you to decide!
P.S. It seems to me that the comparison is quite complete. However, if you have any questions or comments - welcome to the comments!
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Thanks to their inventions Apple company was able to create a smart watch Apple Watch Series 3, which has already overtaken rivals in functionality on the Tizen and Android Wear operating systems. Customer satisfaction is 97%. In the third generation, the device was endowed with the updated WatchOS 4.0 operating system, and it can now monitor the heart rate on an ongoing basis. An overview of these and other Apple Watch 3 innovations follows.
Updated filling
The Apple Watch of the previous model (series 2) supported the installation of additional applications, but as soon as you open a couple of them, the device began to “think” for too long. The developers have fixed the bug, in new version already updated processor. Programs now load quickly and processes run smoothly.
Also, the built-in Siri assistant has now become a speaker. Thanks to the robot, you can dictate a response to a message, set an alarm, a timer, and so on. Excellent speech recognition, and now you don't have to hit tiny letters to respond to a notification. In addition, Siri is capable of not only listening, but also responding using the device's speaker. If you want to know the weather, for example, she will tell you.
With the same dimensions - longer without recharging
The apple s3 smart watch features a built-in W2 module, which allows you to use 2 times less energy when using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Its presence provides the device with 1.5 days autonomous work in the mode of constant receipt of SMS and calls. If you use the gadget more passively, it will be enough for 2 days, and when viewing only the time, you can count on 3. Smart watch Apple could not boast of such a result - there were barely enough of them until the end of the working day, the difference is obvious.
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The display capabilities remain excellent.
- In the sun, you don't have to squint or cover the screen with your hand, everything is clearly visible anyway.
- You can choose the optimal one among 3 levels of backlighting.
- The image is of high quality, the picture is rich and bright.
Appearance - the same
The new apple watch series 3 has the same design as the previous ones. The same smoothed corners of the body, minimalism and simplicity in execution, so beloved by Apple users. Traditionally, gadgets came out in 2 sizes: 38 mm and 42 mm, several designs. Aluminum body, steel, ceramic - everything is at the buyer's choice. The first option is lighter in weight, has a matte surface, while the second is considered more durable.
The apple watch series 3 gadget is presented in 2 versions: with LTE (gps + cellular) and with gps (without LTE). In the 1st case, there is a slight difference from the second generation - the side button in the form of a wheel is now red. On the white case of the apple watch edition, it looks appropriate and stylish, and on the dark module - controversial.
Water tightness
The body of the device is waterproof, like the gadget from the series 2, it can withstand immersion to a depth of 50 meters for 1.5 hours without damage. There is no need to improve this characteristic - in everyday life or in pouring rain, the smart watch cannot be "drowned", and during prolonged immersion in water, it can be removed.
LTE in Russia
At the presentation it was indicated that the watch of the new series can work autonomously, and an iPhone is not needed nearby. This is true, the sample is equipped with an electronic SIM card to which you can "bind" personal number after which apple watch series 3 becomes independent. But there are a couple of points. Only the LTE version will work in this way, and it will not be sold in Russia.
The thing is that the function requires permission mobile operator, and Apple did not come to an agreement with the Russians. This possibility is technically impossible to implement, moreover, copying sim cards prohibited by the laws of the country. And when the situation will change, it is difficult to predict.
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But in the West, the gadget perfectly copes with its task, you can not take your iPhone with you at all in order to talk, communicate in social networks, and watch the weather.
In Russia, the version of the apple watch series 3 with gps will be on sale.
A little about straps
Apple watch straps deserve special attention, because in 2017 a lot of bracelets were developed for every taste and color, from different materials.
Among the developed:
- nylon (red, "blue lake", "yellow pollen");
- leather (on the inside - beige, on the outside - yellow);
- sports straps (yellow, pink, smoky blue).
In addition to new products, the series of Nike straps has been updated. The bracelets are very bright, they look great on the hand. The straps for apple watch series 3 nike and nylon can be worn for sports and are sweat-resistant.
Other innovations
Let's analyze what else is new in the device.
Until now, the gadget measured the heart rate not in a constant mode, but on request. Apple watch series 3 is different in that it can record the heart rate all the time and save this data. The function will be useful for sports fans and people who monitor their health. Now it is somehow not customary to go to the hospital if nothing hurts, just to make a diagnosis, and it is advisable to periodically check the work of the heart. The sport smart watch can detect deviations so that a person can consult a doctor in time and take action. The device, of course, will not tell the exact diagnosis, but it will give a signal in case of violations.
The gadget gives useful tips, according to these instructions, you can practice and keep yourself in shape.
The next difference is the appearance of an altimeter. This is a device that records the ascents and descents of a person, how many floors he has passed and how high he has climbed. You can use it, for example, on a hike, in the mountains. All results will be available on the apple watch iPhone app.
