Overview of smart watches Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch Edition Series 5

The generally accepted concept of hours can be safely left in the past. It was then that the standard function of demonstrating time was included in the definition of "clock". The maximum that the watch could please is a calendar and a stopwatch.

Now they have been replaced by intelligent models with such advanced functionality that they cannot be called anything other than “smart”. What are the possibilities of innovative gadgets, what they are used for and how they are configured can be considered using the example of smart watches Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch Edition Series 5.

What can the gadget be compared to?

It is not in vain that smart watches are also called smart watches. The fact is that with their functionality, they really in many ways resemble a smartphone, differing from it in some features and compactness.

To come to the practical perfection of smart watches, manufacturers had to go through a difficult path. The "ancestors" of smart watches had only the functions of a calculator and a translator. As for the current gadgets, they can be called a manual personal computer. They can support the installation of external utilities, and they are managed through mobile operating systems. Also, smart watches can have functions:

• cameras;
• thermometer;
• barometer;
• compass;
• phone;
• Navigator.

And that's not all the features that manufacturers provide these unique gadgets.

Operating principles

Like other computer systems, innovative watch phones receive information using an external or built-in sensor system. Sensors are controlled by various tools, as well as receiving information from them, control can be performed using:

• bluetooth;
• WiFi;
• GPS.

All received information is processed and displayed on the screen. The gadget can be used standalone or used in tandem with a smartphone. In the modern market, the undoubted leaders in operating systems for smart watches are two technology giants - Google Corporation and Apple.

Smart watch features

Regardless of the model, there is a certain functionality that is present in all models of smart watches. These include:

• duplication;
• Control of physical activity;
• Geolocation;
• Answer a call or reset;
• Player control.

Let's look at each of these functions in more detail. Duplication refers to the ability of the watch to copy emails and SMS from the phone. In this case, the owner can directly on the clock:

• Open and read messages;
• Reply to emails or SMS.

It should be noted that you can reply to messages manually by typing text on the touch screen or using voice input. In this case, the smartphone does not even need to be taken out. Such a function is undoubtedly very useful in crowded public transport or at the workplace, when your hands are busy and using the phone is not very convenient.

In the modern world, taking care of one's own health is steadily becoming fashionable, so a watch that controls physical activity is just in time. Just do not compare them with ordinary fitness bracelets. Unlike the latter, they have much more features, including functions:

• Pedometer;
• Pulse and pressure checks;
• Sleep quality control.

Location detection is a very useful feature for all lovers of extreme travel. It is useful if the job requires you to make regular trips to unfamiliar places. In different models it is carried out in different ways:

• With built-in GPS sensor;
• By syncing with smart watch.

In addition, it is worth noting the ability to control calls that are automatically transferred from a smartphone to a smart watch. In this case, you can answer the call or reject it. Music lovers will undoubtedly like the function of managing musical compositions - adjusting the sound and changing tracks. Here you can also use two control options:

• Management of the music library located in the phone;
• Create a music library directly in the watch's memory.

In addition, "watch phones" offer owners:

• Calculator;
• Alarm;
• Stopwatch;
• Timer.

You can even watch video files on this "wonder watch". There is also a reminder function, with which you can be sure that the planned event will not be forgotten.

In addition, many other applications can be installed on smart watches. It all depends on the individual needs of the user. So what unique features can modern manufacturers please the user with?

Exclusive smart watch features

High competition in the market obliges companies that produce smart watches to increase the functionality of their gadgets, thereby ensuring their competitiveness. These features include:

• Anti-loss;
• Signal about removing the gadget from the hand;
• Ability to stay under water;
• NFC.

The anti-loss function is the perfect find for lossy people. Many, thinking, can automatically leave, for example, a cafe or restaurant, leaving the phone on the table. With smart watches, this will absolutely not happen. It is enough to set the radius of action on it, and as soon as you move away from the gadget at the specified distance, the smart watch will immediately remind you of the “lost” phone with a sound signal.

The function of signaling the removal of the watch from the hand is more useful for parents who have bought a smart gadget for their children in order to somehow control them. So, naughty children will not be able to "accidentally" forget the gadget at home or at school.

The water resistance of smartwatches is a great feature for lovers of water procedures - swimmers, divers, and for all lovers of the beach or pools.As for the NFC function, it means a chip built into the device (similar to smartphones), with which you can easily pay for purchases in the supermarket.

After the general impression of the smartwatch has already been formed, it remains to detail the information received and consider the innovative gadget in more detail. To do this, it is worth stopping at the two most popular models from Apple today - Watch Series 5 and Watch Edition Series 5.

Apple Watch Series 5

The standard package of the gadget includes:

• Smart watch placed in a suede case;
• Charger combined with magnetic tablet;
• Adapter (5 V and 1 A);
• Instruction;
• Sports strap.

Ergonomics and appearance

In terms of looks, this year Apple has introduced smartwatches to its fans in a wide range of case choices. The following options are on sale:

• aluminum;
• Ceramic;
• steel;
• Titanium.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, you can only purchase smart watches in an aluminum case. At the same time, it is worth noting that compared to last year's version, the case of the Apple Watch Series 5 has not changed at all. The only thing that has changed in the new model is the filling.

The ergonomics of a convenient, almost weightless gadget with a body so thin that it is easy to simply forget about its existence has remained the same. The gadget is produced in two sizes: 40 and 44 mm. At the same time, both models are endowed with the same functions, and the cost is almost the same.

Available in three colors:

• Silver;
• Gold;
• Space grey.

For different colors, in turn, different color solutions of the straps are provided.In addition to the regular models, Apple also releases the trendy Apple Watch Nike+ Series, which features a branded strap from a well-known sports brand.

Display features

Depending on the size of the smart watch, it can be equipped with a display with a diagonal of 1.57 or 1.78 inches. The rounded corners of the screen prevent the user from losing sight of important information. The transition from the frame to the display has also become almost imperceptible. This was facilitated by OLED technology from Apple.

The brightness of the gadget is 1000 nits more than that of iPhone displays. This allows you to comfortably use smart watches even in hot weather with bright shining sun.

The main innovation was the screen that does not go out. This was facilitated by LTPO OLED technology, which provides a dynamic frame rate. Such a system does not damage the autonomy of the gadget and is able to change in frequency from 1 to 60 Hz. The change in voltage takes into account the accompanying conditions. If the screen is inactive, then it is updated at a rate of one frame per second, so if you turn your wrist in the "away" direction, the second hand disappears. That is why for those who use smart watches during workouts, the fact that they do not show fractions of a second is somewhat surprising.

Management Basics

The gadget is controlled by a digital crown (wheel). It adjusts the scale. Additionally, there is a side home button and a touch screen equipped with a 3D Touch function. Side swipes switch dials. Lower swipes open controls. With their help, the flashlight is turned on, the mode is changed (the gadget has silent and airplane mode).

Use the side button to open lists of applications.The list is scrolled with a wheel, and between the necessary programs they are switched by tap on the screen. Double-clicking the side button turns on Apple Pay.

To deactivate the display, turn your wrist away from you. Also, the screen is turned off by clapping your palm on it.

Those functions that are not regulated directly on the gadget can be controlled through the application on the iPhone (Watch). This is where you can set the following options:

• Watch face with applications;
• Software;
• Sample text on the clock screen.

In a separate application "activity" you can see the indicators of training and the amount of time spent in motion.

Watch face selection

You can choose the watch face of the gadget individually. Their wide range (the account goes to dozens) allows you to choose the right one. All of them differ in widgets:

• time zone;
• charge level;
• Application activity;
• Reminders;
• Weather report.

If any applications are used especially actively, you can install an icon on the desktop in order to instantly jump to them. The largest selection of functions has a dial called "infograph", endowed with nine add-ons at once on one screen.

Apple Watch Series 5

In fact, this gadget is a complete analogue of the previous one, with the exception of the case - in this model it is made of titanium. However, this Apple Watch, oddly enough, is much lighter than other models, including steel ones.

• A large number of functions;
• Possibility to swim and dive;
• Strength and lightness.

• High price;
• Takes a long time to charge.

Opinions of skeptics

At the moment, a fairly large number of skeptics have already gathered who are confident that Apple should not rush to launch the next Apple Watch model on the market. They explain this by the fact that the corporation is somewhat worn out with ideas and its new devices are no different from the previous ones. If previous versions could surprise the user, then the 5th series, in fact, is no different from the fourth.

By and large, only the sleep mode analyzer built into the gadget can be attributed to innovation, however, according to many users, given that the software will be responsible for the sleep monitoring function, there is no reason to release a new version of smart watches for it. Sensors - a gyroscope and an accelerometer - are already built into the gadget and do an excellent job with their functions. It turns out that Apple could easily adapt one of the previous models for the sleep control function.

The energy efficiency of the gadget is also questionable. Users strongly doubt that a smartwatch that works during the day and controls sleep at night can boast of a sufficient amount of battery life, but, as they say, this is a matter of taste. It is possible that Apple's new smartwatch will appeal to consumers more than previous models.