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Along with the Apple TV 4K, the company also introduced Apple Watch Series 3 in two versions, including one with built-in cellular connectivity. Apple Watch Series 3 pre-orders will start on BHPhoto online in USA on Friday.
The Apple Watch 3 comes in several cases and bands and the GPS + Cellular model start at $399, while the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS only version starts at $329. It comes in Gold, Silver, and Space Gray colors.
Apple Watch Series 3 smartwatch brings LTE connectivity, means that the Apple Watch 3 will now perform certain tasks without the need for an iPhone nearby. Apple Watch 3 runs WatchOS 4 operating system that was unveiled in June, which brings a redesigned workout app, new features for swimmers. It also brings personalized Activity notifications with celebratory animations for every new milestone reached as well as an improved Workout algorithms for tasks such as swimming, high-intensity interval training, and now also supports multiple workouts in a single session.
The biggest highlight of the new Apple Watch is cellular connectivity which will now allow you to go for a run leaving your phone at home. It will also let you make calls and stream Apple Music directly from the Watch further bringing down the dependability on the iPhone. To bring LTE connectivity to the Apple Watch, the company has added an antenna to the display itself and an embedded SIM (aka eSIM). Another big highlight of the latest operating system is the integration of Siri, Apple’s voice assistant.
In terms of design, Series 3 looks similar to the Series 2 even in measurements. The smartwatch features a 70% faster dual-core processor. The processor also now lets Siri talk and packs a W2 wireless chip and an all-day battery life. The new chip in the Apple Watch Series 3 makes it downright snappy. If you are an early adopter looking to upgrade, you’ll want to skip the Series 2 and jump to the Series 3 – the speed improvement is noticeable. Things are also snappier when talking to Siri, which suffered from some considerable lag on older Watches.
