The word smart watch means the watch itself has the ability to connect to the cell phone, where we can also make calls and receive text messages, and usually connected to the phone via Bluetooth. It is known as smart because it does a lot of things. For example, sleep monitor tells how well are you sleeping.
It even can have a heartbeat monitor. It also can have audio recordings and videos. Other applications could be as it also can work as a remote controller to change the channels on a TV. So the smart watch is a watch that can be used as accessing the features on the phone, so it can be considered as the extension of the phone or a substitute for the phone.
Similar to cell phones, smart watches also need an operating system like android or iOS. Hence we can install a bunch of apps on the smart watch using play store or app store.
There are two versions of the smart watches in the market right now. The GPS only and the Cellular plus GPS. In the case of GPS only, the watch needs to be connected to the phone via Bluetooth for always in order to make calls and manage notifications. While in the case of Cellular plus GPS, we can use the cellular network to perform the above-mentioned tasks.
Apple Smart Watch “GPS Only” Vs “Cellular + GPS”
Apple smart watches have two main modes as “GPS Only” vs “cellular + GPS” versions. Both of these versions can receive and make phone calls. The main difference is, the GPS version needs to be connected to the phone via Bluetooth to perform the above-mentioned tasks. While the cellular + GPS version doesn’t need to be connected to the phone via Bluetooth for always.
Although the support for the cellular version is not been provided in the Pakistan yet, as the current infrastructure of the various telecom operators of Pakistan does not support the facility of the E-SIM, but still let’s have a look on the main difference of these two versions.
The apple smart watch of the cellular version provides an E-SIM which will have the same phone number which already runs on the iPhone. So the apple smart watch of GPS-only version cannot be connected to the cellular data connection and can only be connected to the Wi-Fi. Rest of the functionalities, like receiving notifications and support from Siri etc, are the same.
The battery capacity for both of the version in the specific series is been provided the same, but it highly depends on the usage.
If one has to use the cellular + GPS version using the cellular data connection, then in this case, the battery might discharge quickly as compared to the GPS-only version of the series.
Apple Watch Series 3
Two versions as 42mm and 38mm are available for apple watch series 3. There is no external hardware difference in the series 1, 2, and 3, while features are different though. 2 mic grill and 2 speaker grill are been included. The new processor installed in the series 3 is 70% faster than compared to the series 2.
The series 1 and 2 concentrate on the movement activities while apple watch series 3 mainly concentrates on health, as it can monitor heartbeat. The calling and texting features are the same as in the previous versions. It is 50 meter water resistant, which is the same as the series 2. The app display layout is similar to series 1 and 2. Different sports mode can also be used, for example gym, badminton, etc.
Battery life is up to 36 hours, but it is recommended to recharge it every night.
- waterproof (up to 50m)
- AMOLED touch screen
- monitoring calories, physical activity,
- scratch-resistant glass Ion-X
Rs. 45,000/-
Apple Watch Series 5
The package of Apple Watch Series 5 mainly consists of two boxes. One will have the strap while the other one comprises the watch case.
There are a lot of various materials and types of watch cases as well as various types of straps. So one can easily make the combination of its choice. The apple watch series 5 is not available in Pakistan’s markets directly, so one has to import it by ordering it from an international store. Another fact needs to be noted that the official supply of the apple watch series 5 is also been stopped by the Apple.
In the package, the manual guide can be found inside the box of the strap. By turning on the watch, we have to select the language and country first and then connect it to the iPhone.
The highlighted feature of the apple watch series 5 as compare to the previous series is the “always on display”, which is a LTP display (low temperature polycrystalline oxide), which means the screen will never be turned off completely unless we disable this feature in the options. A lot of watch faces and colors are available to be selected from the menu.
A feature named as “decibel meter” is been added in this series, which means it can sense noise in any noisy area, hence it will notify one with a notification if someone is in the noisy area. There is a built-in campus feature as well which can help a lot in the indoor activities.
Another feature of ECG is also been added, which can measure the ECG by holding the digital crown of the watch.
Although the cellular version and some other features are not applicable in Pakistan, but still if someone is health conscious, then there are various health features in the watch for them.
The battery can run up to two days if the “always on display” mode is turned off, while it will work only for one day in case the “always on display” mode is enabled.
Some of the specifications are as follows:
- ECG certified (region dependent SW application; HW available on all models)
- 50m water resistant
- Retina LTPO OLED
- Accelerometer
- heart rate
- barometer
- compass
- Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode)
Apple watch series 5, 40mm GPS space Gray Aluminum case with black sport band. Rs. 72,000/-
Apple Watch Series 6
Let’s talk about the packaging of the Apple Watch Series 6 first. By unboxing, we have to encounter with 2 boxes where one consists of the strap while other has the watch and instruction manual in it. We can select the strap of our own choice if we have to buy it from an international store.
The straps can also be purchased from the market where one can find a lot of various designs and shapes easily. Apple watch series 6 provides the same charging cradle as the previous Apple watches models have. However, another fact need to be noted is that it doesn’t provide a separate charger this time.
There is an easy locking mechanism for straps where one just has to slide in straps into the watch and it will be locked.
In this series, we can set up the watch for our family members as well. For example, if one of the family member want to use the apple watch but he/she doesn’t have an iPhone, then multiple apple watches can be set up using the same single iPhone. So all the family members, i.e. children, or elder adults, can stay in touch via text messages, phone, or walkie-Talkie.
Look wise, the sensors on the back of the watch are a bit different as compared to the previous versions, as the hardware this time included is for blood oxygen level monitoring and ECG. For some users, this feature might not be the new one as the fitness trackers provided by the honor-a brand of HUAWEI-have this feature for long.
But what makes Apple Watch Series 6 different is the accuracy and the on-time and instant oxygen level measurement. Since we are facing the pandemic of COVID-19 right now, which effects the functionality of the lungs, hence we need to check the blood oxygen level of a patient continuously. Also, similar to a single electrocardiogram, the apple watch series 6 can also generate an ECG.
The battery backup of the apple watch series 6 is about 2 days, which can be further extended by applying various techniques.
Some of the specifications are as follows:
- 44mm or 40mm case size
- Always-on retina display feature
- GPS + Cellular, GPS only
- Blood Oxygen app
- ECG app
- High and Low heart rate notifications, irregular heart rhythm notifications
- Supports family set up
- Water resistant 50 meters
Apple watch series 6 40mm Gold Stainless Steel cases with Milanese loop.
Rs. 145,000/-
Apple watch series 6 40mm GPS + Cellular Blue Aluminum Sport band.
Rs. 83,000/-
Apple watch series 6 40mm GPS + Cellular Red Aluminum Sport band.
Rs. 83,000/-
Apple watch series 6 40mm Graphite Stainless Steel case with Milanese loop.
Rs. 145,000/-
Wrapping Up:
This was all about apple Apple smart watches along with thier specs, hope you will find this article useful.
