The world of electronics in anticipation of the new Apple Watch Series 4 smart watches

For Apple, it has become a good tradition to annually show the world new items. Experts based on collected insider reports suggest that at a special event in September 2018 among other new products, the popular “apple” brand will introduce a new generation of Apple Watch 4.

Chronology of the release of previous generations of the expected device

Released the first watch watch brand Apple - April 24, 2015. Over the next two years, the company released smart wrist accessories:

• Apple Watch S1 and S2 - the date of the presentation is September 16, 2016;
• Apple Watch Series 3 debuted on September 22, 2017.

As the chronology shows, the manufacturer annually releases a new generation of the device, so it is likely that the new Apple watches will be released to the market by the end of this year.

Important! The media voiced rumors that the release of Apple Watch Series 4 will precede the release of a modification of the current generation of the gadget with the prefix 3S in the name. Whether it will be so in reality - time will show.

What is known about the novelty from insider sources

An expert in his field, Ming-Chi Kuo, claims that the new Apple Watch 4th generation will be different in design and will receive a new display. Like the 3-series watch, which comes in two different screen sizes (38 and 42 mm), there will be two options for the new Apple Watch. According to the expert, the younger version will have a display size of 1.57 inches (39.9 mm), and the older version will have 1.78 inches (45.2 mm).

It is assumed that the increase in the size of the display by 10-15% will be achieved through a thin frame. On the render image of an independent designer, the estimated screen magnification is shown in comparison. The figure on the right shows the 3rd generation smart watch, on the left - the expected device. This increase improve screen navigation, will affect the quality of the displayed text.

What options will surprise the new Apple Watch

Developers of a smart accessory will equip a novelty innovative bracelet holderwhich will provide:

• precise fit to the wrist of the owner;
• wearing comfort;
• accuracy of indicators of sensors.

In the new version of "apple" accessory, most likely, keep the usual set of functions:

• LTE communication support (receiving / sending text messages, incoming / outgoing calls, chats, emails and much more);
• GPS navigation;
• contactless payment function Apple Pay;
• water and dustproof, shockproof case;
• heart rate monitoring;
• fitness functions (counting the steps taken and calories burned, analysis of sleep phases and with a smart alarm clock);
• other useful business opportunities (calendar with notes, calculator, etc.).

Experts predict the equipment of the expected accessory with new functions that will be added to the usual set. So, the watch can get the opportunity to measure the user's respiration rate, the EKG function (detection of cardiac abnormalities by electrical measurements of the skin), compatibility support with Android devices.

It is assumed that the performance of the gadget will improve due to the new architecture - iWatch 4 processor, and the device will work under the control of the new operating software WatchOS 5.

On a note! The new operating software was introduced in June 2018 at WWDC.

The manufacturer has worked on increasing the battery life of the accessory: the watch will receive higher capacity battery. It is also expected to update the voice assistant Siri. There is a possibility that the display of the expected gadget will be built on micro LED matrix due to which the clock screen will become more subtle and light, of increased brightness and resolution.

Expert assessment of the cost of the new "apple" smart watches

The pricing policy for the upcoming Apple Watch Series 4 depends on the degree of change and innovation in comparison with the current 3rd version of the gadget. According to experts, the price for the basic version can remain at the same level - about $ 450 (about 32,000 rubles), top-end configurations will be significantly more expensive.

Apple’s release of a new version of smart watches is another step of a popular brand in creating a product,combining modern technology and innovation. From the new device, buyers have the right to wait:

• higher performance;
• improved ergonomics;
• long battery life.

How affordable the new product will be in the price plan will be known during the official premiere.