Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Apple Watch Series 4: A GPS + LTE-based watch that shows more than time


The Watch Series 4 supports LTE for internet and calling, so you can use it as a standalone device for most of the things that you do on a smartphone.


I have used at least half a dozen smartwatches in the past year, but none fascinating enough to keep my favourite Fossil-made analog watch off my wrist for too long. However, after using the new Apple Watch Series 4 for a week, I seem to have finally found a worthy replacement.

Announced at the Apple Keynote event in September, along with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the Watch Series 4 is more than just a smartwatch — it is a companion that runs errand for you, monitors your health, and tracks your fitness goals. Importantly, it also supports LTE for internet and calling, so you can use it as a standalone device for most of the things that you do on a smartphone.

I might sound old-school, but when it comes to watches, I am more for its utilities than looks or features. What blew me away this time was the Watch Series 4’s solid combination of looks and functionality. The Watch Series 4 comes in two sizes – 40mm and 44mm. I have been using the 40mm GPS + LTE unit with an aluminium casing, and it sits just right on the top of my wrist. This is the first time that Apple has changed the look of its smartwatch, and the difference is subtle but useful.

Before we delve into the details, let’s take a quick look at the key specifications of the Watch Series 4 – 40mm GPS + LTE unit with an aluminium casing:

Display: OLED retina screen with force touch support, covered with Ion-X glass (394 x 324 resolution)

Cellular: LTE/UMTS

Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz), W3 wireless chip, Bluetooth 5.0

Storage: 16GB

Processor: S4 64-bit dual-core processor

Sensors: Electrical heart sensor, Optical heart sensor, 2nd-generation accelerometer (up to 32 g-forces), 2nd-generation gyroscope, Barometric altimeter, GPS with GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS, Ambient light sensor

Digital Assistant: Siri

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