Apple watch series 5: new watch with always-on display

For months there were rumors that there would be no new generation of smartwatch by Apple. Tonight in your keynote we have seen that there was nothing true in these rumors. The firm officially presents the Apple Watch Series 5. The fifth generation of its successful watch, which as usual comes with a series of improvements to the market.

Apple Watch Series 5: New watch with always-on display

A function that is introduced in this case, which is called to be the star function, is the screen always on in it. It is not the only novelty.

New smartwatch

The Apple Watch Series 5 is going to launch in two versions, one in titanium and the other in stainless steel. It is expected that the availability of the two versions of the watch will be the same at all times, so that users will be able to choose.

In this new generation, the company introduces a new chip to obtain better energy efficiency. This is something that shows in the performance of the battery, because we have been promised that there will be about 18 hours of intensive use of the watch. Ideal to be able to use it for several days without having to charge it daily, such as on a trip.

As usual, we find several sensors in the Apple Watch Series 5. It comes with an integrated compass, in order to obtain a better performance on the maps, in addition to GPS tracking, something essential when training, to have good data on the trainings. Also when obtaining the coordinates of the same.

The case of the watch will have two sizes, 40 and 44 mm. The resolution in both is 384 x 480 pixels. As for connectivity, it comes with WiFi and Bluetooth, in addition to having an additional version that will have NFC as confirmed at the event.

Health and security

The company was already surprising with the electrocardiogram last year, which has become an essential function in it. In addition to having helped save lives around the world these months. So it is a key feature and Apple is now looking to expand the health and safety related features on the watch.

A new security measure is introduced in the Apple Watch Series 5. In this case we are left with the international emergency call. Users can call emergency services in the country in which they are located. Therefore, in the event of an accident or need for medical assistance abroad, they may use it at any time.

This year a study is introduced to measure whether users are exposed to too much noise. To know in this way if there may be risks to your hearing at any time. Inspired by the study for the heart that was carried out last year by the company. There will also be a study aimed at women's health specifically, as announced by the company.

Price and launch

The launch of the Apple Watch Series 5 will take place on September 20 officially. It will arrive in several versions, depending on the size, in addition to having versions with NFC and the usual Nike and Hermes models will also be launched, as in other generations.

As the company has confirmed, the Apple Watch Series 5 without LTE is priced from $ 399. While the version with GPS and LTE is launched from $ 499.