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Apple released an entirely new Apple Watch Series 5 which slipped under the radar because it isn’t all that different from its predecessor. The available display sizes remain 40mm and 44mm, and the battery life still clocks in at 18 hours. The starting price of $399 remains the same, and features like the built-in ECG and fall detector work on both models. And as is the case with all Apple Watch models, you can easily attach your favorite bands from the Series 4.
Apple released an entirely new Apple Watch Series 5 which slipped under the radar because it isn’t all that different from its predecessor. The available display sizes remain 40mm and 44mm, and the battery life still clocks in at 18 hours. The starting price of $399 remains the same, and features like the built-in ECG and fall detector work on both models. And as is the case with all Apple Watch models, you can easily attach your favorite bands from the Series 4.
You’ll see the
biggest differences when you flip it on, although these differences may not be
enough to have you rush out and preorder one right now.
Retina display
This is the biggest
difference for some that’s enough to warrant an upgrade. Series 5 has an
always-on Retina display, which means the display stays visible even if you
don’t touch it or lift it to your face. To optimize battery usage, the display
dims when you’re not looking at it, but it won’t actually turn off.
Apple accomplished
this by including a light sensor, an energy-efficient display driver, and a
low-temperature polysilicone and oxide display.
More storage
If you listen to music
and podcasts a lot Series 5 will make a nice upgrade, as it comes with 32GB of
storage over the Series 4’s paltry 16GB. That’s a lot for a watch, though,
especially when there aren’t many Apple Watch apps that come close to demanding
that kind of room. Chances are you won’t need it.
It’s faster
The Series 4 was
already way faster than previous models, but Apple equipped the Series 5 with
an S5 system-on-chip processor to replace the S4. This should certainly result
in faster and better app performance.
Compass
If you’re fond of
hiking or exploring, you’ll like this feature. The Series 5 comes with a
built-in compass that displays your elevation, incline, longitude, and
latitude. It’ll also show which direction you’re heading in. Just keep in mind
that it probably only works as long as you have an internet connection.
Emergency calls in
other countries
This could be a big
reason to upgrade if you often travel internationally. In the past, you could
only make emergency calls from a cellular-model Apple Watch if you were in the
country where you actually bought the watch. With the Series 5, though, the
emergency calling feature works regardless of which country you’re in. This
feature will also work if you have fall detection activated on your Apple
Watch.
Titanium or Ceramic
There were rumors
about Apple Watch would come with ceramic and titanium case options, and it was
widely believed they would merely be new options for the Series 4. But they’re
here now for the Series 5, and the poor Series 4 misses out on the fun. For
$799, you can get the titanium model to match your Apple Card,
and $1,299 will once again let you enjoy the Apple Watch Edition casing that
Apple discontinued last year. As before, you can also buy the Apple Watch
in aluminum or stainless steel.
None of these are
earthshaking changes, and you’ll be perfectly fine sticking with a Series 4
unless you really like that always-on display or you think you’ll need
emergency calling on your next trip.
If you’re an owner of
a Series 3 or earlier, go ahead and take the plunge. The speed should be
considerably better, and you’ll get cool recent features like the built-in ECG and
fall detector, built into an overall better watch than the Series 4.
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