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[[File:Watch.jpg|right|thumb|Apple Watch]] |
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| − | + | The '''Apple Watch''' is a [[wikipedia:smartwatch|smartwatch]] that was first introduced by [[wikipedia:Tim Cook]] at Apple's "Wish we could say more" [[keynote]] on {{date|2014|09|09|abbr=false}}. |
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== Application Processor == |
== Application Processor == |
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| − | This device uses the new Apple S1 processor |
+ | This device uses the new Apple [[S1]] processor which is based on the ARMv7k (32-bit) architecture. Internally, the watch is referred to as [[n27aap]] (Watch1,1) or [[n28aap]] (Watch1,2). |
== Specifications == |
== Specifications == |
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| − | * RAM: [http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/09/22/rumor-apple-watch-to-feature-512mb-of-ram-4gb-of-storage |
+ | * RAM: [http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/09/22/rumor-apple-watch-to-feature-512mb-of-ram-4gb-of-storage 512 MiB] |
* [http://www.chipworks.com/en/technical-competitive-analysis/resources/blog/broadcom-wins-wifi-in-apple-watch/ BCM4334 Wi-Fi chip from Broadcom] |
* [http://www.chipworks.com/en/technical-competitive-analysis/resources/blog/broadcom-wins-wifi-in-apple-watch/ BCM4334 Wi-Fi chip from Broadcom] |
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| − | * NAND size: [http://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/10/apple-watch-storage-photos-music/ 8 |
+ | * NAND size: [http://www.macrumors.com/2015/03/10/apple-watch-storage-photos-music/ 8 GiB]; roughly 2 GB are for songs and 75 MB for photos. |
* Display: Retina. |
* Display: Retina. |
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| − | * Screen: Sapphire crystal (Apple Watch |
+ | * Screen: Sapphire crystal (''Apple Watch'' and ''Apple Watch Edition'') or Strengthened Ion-X glass (''Apple Watch Sport'') |
| − | * Compatibility: iOS 8.2 or later running on: [[iPhone 5]], [[iPhone 5c]], [[iPhone 5s]], [[n61ap|iPhone 6]], [[n56ap|iPhone 6 Plus]] |
+ | * Compatibility: [[iOS]] 8.2 or later running on: [[iPhone 5]], [[iPhone 5c]], [[iPhone 5s]], [[n61ap|iPhone 6]], [[n56ap|iPhone 6 Plus]] |
== Operating System == |
== Operating System == |
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+ | The Apple Watch runs a slimmed down version of iOS 8. The user interface is managed by "Carousel" (instead of Springboard). Most frameworks are replaced with "Nano" equivalents. |
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+ | == Variations == |
* Apple Watch |
* Apple Watch |
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* Apple Watch Sport |
* Apple Watch Sport |
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| − | * Apple Watch Edition |
+ | * Apple Watch Edition |
== Third-party applications == |
== Third-party applications == |
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| + | [[File:Watch apps.jpg|thumb]] |
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| − | Apple confirmed, that Watch will support third-party applications. The device will have an API called WatchKit. |
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| − | [[File:Watch_apps.jpg|thumb|Some Watch icons]] |
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[[File:PairWatch.jpg|thumb]] |
[[File:PairWatch.jpg|thumb]] |
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| + | Third-party applications are supported through the [[WatchKit]] API. However, in order to save battery and allow a less powerful processor, applications are "run" on the phone and streamed to the Watch over [[wikipedia:Bluetooth|Bluetooth]]. [[iOS]] 8.2 (and up) comes with a dedicated "Watch" app to perform the initial pairing and download third-party "Watch apps". |
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| − | + | Announced third-party apps include (but are not limited to): |
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| + | * American Airlines (B06) |
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| − | *Facebook |
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| + | * BMW |
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| − | *Twitter (A07) |
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| + | * Comedy Central (A04) |
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| − | *BMW |
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| + | * Facebook |
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| − | *HoneyWell (B07) |
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| − | * |
+ | * HoneyWell (B07) |
| + | * Lutron (C07) |
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| − | *Nike+ |
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| + | * Major League Baseball (C10) |
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| − | *American Airlines (B06) |
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| + | * Nike+ |
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| − | *Starwood Hotels (C02) |
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| + | * Pinterest (D07) |
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| − | *Major League Baseball (C10) |
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| + | * Starwood Hotels (C02) |
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| − | *PInterest (D07) |
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| − | *City Mapper (E10) |
+ | * City Mapper (E10) |
| − | * |
+ | * Twitter (A07) |
| − | * |
+ | * Yahoo (D06) |
== Links == |
== Links == |
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| − | *http://www.apple.com/watch/ |
+ | * [http://www.apple.com/watch/ Apple Watch on Apple.com] |
Revision as of 16:43, 22 April 2015
The Apple Watch is a smartwatch that was first introduced by wikipedia:Tim Cook at Apple's "Wish we could say more" keynote on 9 September 2014.
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Application Processor
This device uses the new Apple S1 processor which is based on the ARMv7k (32-bit) architecture. Internally, the watch is referred to as n27aap (Watch1,1) or n28aap (Watch1,2).
Specifications
- RAM: 512 MiB
- BCM4334 Wi-Fi chip from Broadcom
- NAND size: 8 GiB; roughly 2 GB are for songs and 75 MB for photos.
- Display: Retina.
- Screen: Sapphire crystal (Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition) or Strengthened Ion-X glass (Apple Watch Sport)
- Compatibility: iOS 8.2 or later running on: iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
Operating System
The Apple Watch runs a slimmed down version of iOS 8. The user interface is managed by "Carousel" (instead of Springboard). Most frameworks are replaced with "Nano" equivalents.
Variations
- Apple Watch
- Apple Watch Sport
- Apple Watch Edition
Third-party applications
Third-party applications are supported through the WatchKit API. However, in order to save battery and allow a less powerful processor, applications are "run" on the phone and streamed to the Watch over Bluetooth. iOS 8.2 (and up) comes with a dedicated "Watch" app to perform the initial pairing and download third-party "Watch apps".
Announced third-party apps include (but are not limited to):
- American Airlines (B06)
- BMW
- City Mapper (E10)
- Comedy Central (A04)
- HoneyWell (B07)
- Lutron (C07)
- Major League Baseball (C10)
- Nike+
- Pinterest (D07)
- Starwood Hotels (C02)
- Twitter (A07)
- Yahoo (D06)
