Apple Watch Series 4: overview of innovations

The interface and management have not changed - more about them review Apple Watch Series 3. In this article, we will compare the latest model from last year and tell you whether or not updated.

Design and dimensions

Watches have become larger, but thinner. 38-millimeter version replaced the 40-mm and 42-mm - 44-mm. Change the minimum, but still felt immediately.

In this case, the clock kept the compatibility with the straps from generations past Apple Watch.

Moved openings speakers and microphones, became harder wheel design. Quite differently looks back panel with sensors.

It has been redesigned and packaging equipment devaysa: now the watches come with a velvety, pleasant to the touch cover that completely covers the display. If you often shoot Apple Watch, then such housing can be cast directly into the compartment with the keys - nothing will happen.

A new modification to match the iPhone XS - Apple Watch in gold color. Watches with steel case in Russia is not sold, models of all colors are made of aluminum.

Display

on mini-displays and maxi versions hours increased by 35 and 32%, respectively. Resolution new 40mm Apple Watch is now higher than 42 mm version of the previous year, ie small screen clock is now more than a big screen Apple Watch the Series 3 models.

If we compare the third and fourth Apple Watch the mini-format, the increase in diagonal display catches the eye.

I wear Apple Watch Series 4 days and could not get used to that in my hand a mini-version. Everything seems bigger, just like on the big clock of the previous series.

Screen frames have become, and the corners become rounded - now display follows the shape of the watch case. This can be called a major change affecting the impression of a new model: the beautiful and functional. Fits on this the screen more, but the clock still does not look bulky.

My only concern is related to the work of external applications on the Apple Watch screen. It is unlikely that all of them adapted to the new shape of the display, and it is not clear how they will work: Is lost in the corners of the information or the application, the screen is reduced to classical rectangle. We know until I found no such problems.

Dial "Infograf"

Dials "Steam", "Water and Fire" and "liquid metal", though there this year, but are supported by any clock with watchOS 5. The only new screen, which is only in the Apple Watch Series 4 - dial "Infograf". It uses the full potential of the enlarged display and accommodates eight widgets.

Here you can display multiple time zones for travelers or widgets key applications. If your program does not have a widget for Apple Watch, it will be displayed in the form of icons and will open when you click on it.

"Infograf" can accommodate everything that comes in handy for most users. If I had not experienced problems with the fast reading time with a round dial, it could be limited only to them.

Health

A few words about the main innovation of Apple Watch Series 4 - ECG function. Apparently, it works fine: it tested the reputable doctors, is working on the certification of the device as a medical device in the United States. In Russia, the feature is not available, and the future it is even more vague than the prospects of e-SIM standard. Lock comes at the regional level, which means that even if you buy the Apple Watch in America, ECG function will not work here.

But there is a functioning innovation - the recognition of the low heart rate. If a pulse is below a certain level of over 10 minutes of inactivity, the clock to score the alarm.

The optical sensor has been updated - the pulse to be measured more accurately. Check it has not yet succeeded.

recognition of falls

Apple Watch Series 4 received an improved accelerometer and gyroscope. All this allowed to add new interesting feature - detection of falls.

It works like this: you fall, the clock tell you about it, start to vibrate and offer to call emergency services. When you call 112, information about your whereabouts and fall sent a trusted contact by SMS. If you dropped and no signs activity within minutes, hours for yourself to call emergency services. It is designed for a time when you can talk, but can not move. For this to work, you must first turn downs recognition option in the Watch and appoint a trusted contact in Apple Health medical card.

It always works this feature and how well - known. But fool the sensors are not so simple: from dozens of attempts to simulate falling clock responded to only one. We are waiting for the approaching winter with sleet - probably stats replenish positives.

Wheel

Digital Crown wheel has been completely redesigned - it is responsible for reading ECGs. Current innovation is one for us - the tactile response of the crown. Now she 'hush' while navigating through the menu items as mechanical. Something like that you have felt when, for example, to set the time timer on the iPhone. Pleasant trifle.

Iron

Apple Watch Series 4 received a new dual-core S4 chip, which, judging by promotekstam can be up to two times faster than previous versions of the processor clock. Updated sensor heart rate, better steel accelerometer and gyroscope. These innovations are not felt - most users (and me), it may not mean anything. But perhaps without these obscure specifications everything would work worse.

But you can check out: Now the clock is twice the internal memory - 16 GB for your music and podcasts. And yet the dynamics became louder. It will please those who actively use of Siri, talking with the help of Apple Watch on the phone and fell in love with a new application watchOS 5 "Portable radio".

New in watchOS 5

Operating system updates can hardly be called chip Apple Watch Series 4. Still, they are relevant in all models with a fresh software. But we will list them on the assumption that only the computing power of the new hours allow you to use all the pieces in full force.

• New dials "Steam", "Water and Fire" and "liquid metal". Useless, but very beautiful, especially on the display Apple Watch Series 4.

• Appendix "The radio." Alternative voice messages in the Telegram and the way employees feel special forces. The phrase "Nightingale, I Boom, reception", said in the wrist is well worth it.
• Automatic recognition of training. Now guess watch what you started trainingBut forgot to include the appropriate mode. Prompted to select an activity for yourself and start the countdown to the moment when you start to exercise.

• New training. For example, hiking, yoga or swimming in the pond.
• Introduction tempo running workout. Now you can set the tempo in which you are going to runAnd inform the clock, if you are too slow or speed.
• Seven-day competition with friends. Friends with the Apple Watch can throw sports challenges, and at the end of the week and the clock will count points tell who won.

• Reviewed by Siri by rotating the wrist. Here most sorry that Siri is still silly. However, a feature usually works, saying "Hey, Siri» optional.
• Download podcasts to the memory clock. Now the built-in memory, you can upload not only music, but also a favorite lectures and transmission. Apple says about the integration of the clock staffing application "Podcasts", but we checked out: such a function, there are other podcast manager, for example Overcast.
• Setting the control point. New icons are not added, old ones are not deleted. But you can arrange them as you want.

Price

Increased. 40-mm version will cost 31,990 rubles, and 44-mm - 33 990 rubles.

Prices for the past generation clock for the year fell slightly - by a couple of thousand. 38-mm version of Apple Watch Series 3 costs 22,990 rubles, and 42-mm - 24 990 rubles.

conclusions

A year ago, we were not given the LTE-version hours. Now we are deprived of the ECG - chips, which the developers have done the basic rate. Let Apple and then do with it, but in the current situation to talk about significant innovation no reasons, no sentiment.

However, the Apple Watch is still the best watches for iPhone owners, and the fourth generation is slightly better third. Gadget, in my opinion, more beautiful and have a truly impressive display. Vital functions exist in Apple Watch Series 3, so if you are satisfied, the update is not necessary.

Revolutionary functions is not here, all important innovations remain somewhere in the field of sensory experience. Sensations device is really new: the first time I want to endlessly Tapan on the big screen, change and combine the dials, easy to twist the wheel. But is it worth the money - a question that everyone will answer itself.

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