Author: Lowell Heddings / Source: How-To Geek
Today Apple announced new Apple Watches and a handful of new iPhones that all have edge-to-edge, curved displays just like the iPhone X does. Here’s everything you need to know.
Unlike last year, when the entire event was leaked ahead of time, this year we didn’t know too much ahead of time, but what we did know ended up being pretty accurate.
The New Apple Watch Series 4 Was the Star of the Show
You’d think that the yearly iPhone update would be the big news, but it really wasn’t—the new Apple Watch has a bigger display with curved edges, and the software has been dramatically updated with new watch faces that take advantage of the new display. The new faces pack in a ton of information and allow for new types of complications to display.
The new Watches have a new back that offers a completely new electrical sensor that does an actual ECG to check your heart health. And before you think that it’s some type of novelty device… it’s actually FDA approved. The Apple Watch can detect irregular heartbeats and detect if you might have a problem with your heart. Combine with all of the other health features and the Apple Watch is becoming a seriously impressive device for helping you stay healthy.
It also has a ton of other new features, including detection for when you might have fallen down and hurt yourself, and can send your location to your emergency contacts or let you call for help. It’s got a new walkie-talkie mode in watchOS 5, and a seriously improved operating system. You can read more about the new Apple Watches in our feature over on Review Geek.
Pre-orders will open on Friday, September 21st with availability on September 28th.
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What Else Did We Get? New iPhones, of Course
We’ve detailed everything about the new iPhones over at Review Geek, but here are the main things that you need to know:
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