For 2017, Apple Watch Series 2 is the most popular smart watches in the world. They are some of the most functional as well as the most expressive design. Developers willingly write applications for them, so the clock can not only show time and notify you about messages, but also help in business, in sports, shopping, and save money.

Now there are two generations of smart clocks Apple Watch (Series 1 and Series 2), which are not so different with each other. The second generation innovations include a more productive processor, enhanced protection against water and finally GPS on board. Special versions are also available, joint with Hermes and Nike. The operating system update also added speeds, and also appeared new dial and finalization of the interface.

We offer an overview of the useful features and capabilities of Apple Watch, which you should know:

1. You can answer calls directly from the clock. With an incoming call, receiving buttons and a penny are displayed.
2. Replaceable dials. The standard set has dials for every taste (including analog and digital). Plus you can install additional.
3. View SMS and iMessage and quick response to them. Smart watch offers a great set of standard fast responses.
4. Correspondence on Facebook Messenger. Gradually, all popular messengers learn to work with the clock.
5. Checking emails (both through a standard application and through third-party).
6. Fast sending emoticons directly from the device screen.
7. Switching to a silent mode, for example, at a meeting or movie.
8. Quick access to applications information on iPhone or iPad (if the application supports this function).
9. Notifications of incoming messages on the iPhone, from system or third-party applications.
10. Built-in pulsometer.
11. Sending a pulsometer readings to another device (for example, a doctor or coach).
12. Payment via Apple Pay using terminals that support NFC.
13. Record the route of walks and jogs.
14. Running applications on the iPhone.
15. Voice requests to Siri.
16. View photos (yes, even the screen and small, photos on it look quite effectively).
17. Sending drawings (Digital Touch). You can draw directly on the screen of the clock.
18. Sending location. It is faster than long to explain by phone where you are.
19. Locking routes in the "Maps" application.
20. Autonomous playback of music from iTunes. Your phonothek is stored right in the memory of the clock.
21. Search for a smartphone. The application "Find iPhone" will make the phone publish a loud signal.
22. Remote camera control. Forget about selfie sticks: through the clock, press the descent is more convenient, and the smartphone can be put in any convenient place.
23. Apple home appliances management (TV, Time Capsule, etc.).
24. Connecting to the car. Modern systems of automotive electronics are conjugated with mobile appliances.
25. Tracking sports.
26. Storage of electronic tickets. From the display clock, the conductor scanners perfectly read QR codes.
27. Sending SOS signal in an emergency.
28. Nightclock mode. Put the Apple Watch to the docking station, and you can see their dial published.
29. Work in water. You can swim in Apple Watch, but without fanaticism. Model waterproof up to 50 meters (5 atm).
30. You can transfer the arrows for 10 minutes forward to have a certain amount of time when planning meetings and trips. Selfman? Yes.)

Which of these features are more useful for you - will show experience (we put on notifications, payments and remote player and camera control). However, undoubtedly, Apple and third-party developers will still be able to open a lot of new applications for smart watches.

1. It is necessary to change the first generation clock - I think you yourself know that this update is designed rather to attract a new audience, those who are swimming a lot walking, runs, dreams of a gadget created by Nike and Apple. Therefore, if there is money, you can sell the first generation watch and buy Apple Watch Series 2. But it will be difficult to sell! As people say, often encountered with the "secondary", the price of Apple Watch is not so interesting, as in the case of iPhone, buyers are now trading especially violently (crisis), so some models can be found in half the price in the store - and often in perfect condition, with a complete set, checks, etc. Accordingly, expect that "now a quarter will throw off, I will sell, add and buy new", not worth it. Throw more than half, listen from expensive buyers of reproaching in scratches (well, where without them), in the fact that the strap is lost, and even activation, the firmware of the first Apple Watch occupies very many thousand-legged time - who came across. Therefore, I personally solved the question in my family. Wife loves to swim and has long wanted to Apple Watch - here it will suit SERIES 2, rose gold, 38 mm, some funny straps, excellent. I will wonderfully walk on with the first hours, until anything happens to them. Well, if it gives out Popia, I will go to the same model, with a metal bracelet, I like it most.

2. I said about the long update and the firmware of the first Apple Watch - this is true there was pain. In the new hours - a new processor, GPU faster, so that the recovery has taken twice, or even three less time. Not instantly, but very fast! I think in Series 3 it will take place right in front.

3. Perhaps the most interesting fact for me is the appearance of a model in a ceramic building. Why is it important? Because after the clock, other things may appear in such a case, accessories or even smartphones. Ceramics - the material is complex, but extremely attractive outwardly. According to the experience I can say that the ceramic clock does not like strong blows, the body can over time to "tired", respectively, the breakdowns, cracks, fall out of the slices.

This is especially characteristic of the clocks that have different protruding details, the protection of the clockwork head, rotating large bezel. Apple Watch from ceramics is nothing like this - the crown head, I think it is unlikely to be caught in time. Although let's see. While such hours are produced only in the white version, comes complete with a sports silicone strap, cost - 115,990 rubles for version 38 mm and 119,990 rubles for version 42 mm. It is clearly worth it to replace the belt immediately, accessories from leather, branded or Hermes are suitable. I liked the new strap most, called Manchette, three skin colors, sorry, which is released only in versions for hours 38 mm. It costs 62,990 rubles, in the company online store, sending is possible within 3-4 weeks.

I note, ceramic clocks and in stainless steel models, the display covers the sapphire - the rest of Series 2 is a tempered glass ION-X.

Here is a beautiful gallery of photographs of ceramic watches, as the opportunity will appear, too, look alive on my hand.

4. Probably, everyone has already heard about an interesting water pushing technology from the speaker hours? On the dynamics there is a membrane, the opposing sound is heard, the membrane vibrates, the water is pushed out.

That's what it looks like.

Before water procedures, you need a finger from bottom to display, a menu will appear with a charge level, activation of the airline, "find the iPhone", the drop is immediately drawn. Before starting workout in the pool, press the clock screen stops reacting to water, you need to rotate the clockwork to unlock. That's just during this process and the sound is distributed. I suppose, and in the next iPhone there may be something like that together with full protection from the water. But the clock is already not afraid of any water and any water procedures, it will enjoy those who swim in the pool, and young parents, you can bathe the child and do not remove Apple Watch (do not miss calls, notifications, talk, etc.).

5. As you know, the first generation hours also remained on the market, there is now a processor and GPU from Series 2, but there is no such protection against water, GPS. At Apple, the difference between the series was estimated almost ten thousand rubles, for example, aluminum Apple Watch Series 1 38 mm with a sports strap cost 24 990, Series 2 - 33,990 rubles. Some models are available only as Series 2, for example, it concerns the stainless steel version with a bracelet.

The price of such a version is 87,990 rubles (42 mm), I like this option more than anything else - wearing a year, the strap was scratched, but you feel the clock on my hand. With a silicone strap there is no such sensation.

6. Many familiar and friends after the presentation were asked to tell about the clock created jointly with Nike, - apparently, this is someone nostalgia for the same time, Nike bracelets, Nike sensors for the sole. Once upon a time the Nike accessories worked with iPod players, and about the updates in this area were told on presentations - it is quite logical that in 2016 everything returned to the circles of their own and the next joint device appeared. At the watch an interesting shell with different motivational inscriptions, your own straps, your name - Apple Watch Nike +. They will appear on sale at the end of October. The official page is separate ,.

For running and runners - an interesting thing, I suppose will be popular. By the way, you did not forget that you can only take an Apple Watch, headset and leave the phone at home? You can listen to the tracks stored in memory hours.

7. The set of straps remained the same, each of their advantages and disadvantages. Sport straps are simple, leather with active wearing are quite quickly wear out, the metal bracelet is good, but the strap "with a modern buckle" appeared, where the magnet is hidden under the buckle - the girls will like it. Classic! It is necessary, by the way, as much as 20 290 rubles.

From the fact that I personally really like, the Milan mesh bracelet is always a good solution.

Options from wicker nylon are beautiful in photos, but in life I do not like at all. In general, you would choose to you, but the girls would advise the skin and Milan bracelet, boys - a mesh bracelet, a block bracelet and a sports strap for classes in the hall. If there is money, you can buy Hermes straps, classic Simple Tour for hours 42 mm costs 32,990 rubles. A good solution for all occasions.

8. In Series 2, a GPS added, a convenient solution not only for hiking, but also for the city - if you do not want to spend money on roaming, in GPS theory can help. But, of course, a larger interest function will cause those who are engaged in sports, walks a lot, runs, including over rough terrain.

9. The display brightness is increased, which affected the time behavior in the sun - it is easier to read the information.

10. If you ask, yes, on what the Apple Watch is generally at all, only a fire shoulder - here everyone decides himself what and how to do. There are a number of situations where smart clock is more interesting than ordinary, ranging from trips (no need to rearrange, you can see time in another city) and ending with the gym: pulse, calories, training programs. The restriction, of course, is, every evening the clock needs to be charged, and Series 2 is no exception. If there are many notifications, then by nine o'clock in the evening I put it on charging. In the city you can do the usual clock, especially if you get tired of notified trolling and vibration on the wrist - by the way, then I notice it and when I wear a simple mechanics. Virtual vibration, a dramatic waiting for notifications, whatever the gadgets to surround themselves, so as not to skip the like in Facebook. These are many infuriates and makes it give up smart hours, although only important notifications will appear after simple settings. And I especially like the Apple Watch what I no longer skip calls.

I urge the Apple Watch owners comments - How do you update? Will you change old hours on new? What should Apple do in Series 3 to attract your attention? All comments are very interesting, as always.

Apple has modified its smart watches. In the version, Apple Watch Series 2, the following innovations: Working Platform 3, Waterproof is improved by different swimming modes, built-in GPS, and the screen is now brighter. We analyze how all this affected the overall operation of the device, and what benefit the user from new qualities can be removed.

Equipment

The packaging of smarts is represented as an oblong box of dense cardboard. Inside boxing is the basis on which the device is located. Feeding packaging does not cause, it is reliable, the gadget during transportation will not be damaged. Equipment of Smart Clock Apple Watch S2 is similar to that which was in Apple Watch Sport:

• himself gadget with a bracelet;
• charger in the form of a capsule with USB shore and a power supply;
• instructions for use.

When buying, you can choose a strap: nylon, or silicone. For those who chose the first option, the unpleasant news: in the kit 1 bracelet. If you buy a clock with a silicone supplement, then there will be 2 straps of different sizes, for a larger wrist, just such.

Design and appearance

The appearance is almost no different from AppleWatch of the first generation: the same rounded lines without sharp corners, a rectangular module with two side control buttons.

The manufacturer has released 2 types of second-generation smart hours: 38mm and 42 mm. In the second version, more diagonal, dimensions, respectively, they will look good on a close-up. The first is more accurate. The rest of the design models coincides.

The case material is stainless steel, on the back side there is a sensor for measuring the pulse around which the ceramic area, and the buttons for replacing the bracelet. Unlike predecessors, there are 2 holes of the microphone, there are no changes in the dynamics. The housing has become thicker to 1mm, since the battery is built with a greater capacity, the GPS sensor appeared, and the water resistance became full.

The second generation of smart hours is distinguished by the release of several versions with its designer features. Apple has become cooperating with Nike, releaseing a joint device Apple Watch Series 2 Nike. A distinctive feature of the model - branded bright nike straps with holes that allow the skin to breathe. Apple Watch Edition samples with a white ceramic module and the gadget designed with the gadget will suit people following the fashion. By the way, the mounting of the straps is the same, so you can replace the bracelet on a similar from another series, it will also fit.

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Screen and its features

In the first smart clock, the screen diagonal is 38 mm, and the extension is 272 × 340 pixels. In the second version, with a diagonal of 42 mm, we have 312 × 390 points.

The display type is amoled, the image is striking with its clarity and saturation, the color is not flexible in the sun and do not change at different angles of the review.

Functions of watch

Overview of basic functions:

1. The ability to receive calls and view SMS messages, as well as connecting to the Internet.
2. The Smart Clock Apple IWatch "is associated" with the iPhone on Bluetooth.
3. Tracking physical exertion on the body, control of activity, assistance in sports - through the application you can monitor your progress.
4. Smart Watch Apple Watch can consider the number overcome per day kilometer and save results.
5. There is a pulse measurement function.
6. The device measures how many people burned the calories, for example, during a workout.
7. The ability to install applications and games.

What will the new WatchOS platform please

Together with the clock, the company EPL improved the operating system, now all models (including the first generation) have the opportunity to use it. Consider the features of the Apple Watch 2 gadget caused by such innovation. From the previous ones, it differs in that now dock appeared. It is convenient to open the applications from it, because before you needed to fall into small icons with my finger, and now there is enough short press on the oblong button. Mounted and recently open programs will immediately appear on the screen.

The quick settings menu appeared a special icon in the form of a small drop, which protects the device screen from water. That is, it is enough to use it before water treatments, and you can not worry about the safety of the gadget.

Now there are new dials: in the form of jellyfish, speaking Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

What to choose Eppl Watch: 38 mm or 42?

Let's analyze which general features and differences between the two types of one model: Apple Watch Series 2 38mm and 42 mm. Let's start with the characteristics that are in both types.

Common features

And in the model with a diagonal of 38 mm, and in 42 mm sample there are general indicators:

1. The body of the most affordable gadget from Apple is made of aluminum, this series is the most durable alloy of metals, protected from corrosion. The average option is made of stainless steel, and the most expensive EPPL Watch had gold impurities, but he was already removed from production. All 3 options exist in 38 mm diagonal, and in 42-mm.
2. The display type is the same, the image is clear and in the same option.
3. Same "insides": processor, chipset, video adapter.
4. 512 MB of RAM and 4 GB of internal.
5. Operating system Watchos.
6. Same sensors for orientation in space for measuring indicators.
7. The presence of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

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Different traits

Now let's talk about what the AppleWatch Series 2 38 mm and 42 mm differ. Naturally, different dimensions. For more efficient and long work in the APL Wheel 42 mm, a more powerful battery is built, which gives the device the battery life of 22 hours. At this time, "younger brother" - 38mm withstands less - 18. There is also a difference in the cost of the instruments: a gadget with a greater diagonal is more expensive by $ 50.

Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 - What is the difference? What gadget is better?

The company Apple has already 3 generations of wearable devices, then we will make a comparative table of the first two to better analyze general and characteristic specifications.

So, the difference between AppleWatch Series 1 and 2 is essential. The latter is clearly improved: 2-nuclear processor provides a faster work, the screen has become brighter, and the colors are saturated. Also, the smart cluster case is more resistant to moisture, you can swim with them in the pool, in the reservoirs, dive to the depth of up to 50m.

Plus, the GPS sensor appeared in the second generation, it is possible to determine the location of the device if necessary. Comparison and 2 showed that the last gadget is worth buying if new functions are really required. If the brightness of the screen and several unnecessary hours of autonomous work play a crucial role, and swimming in the pool - regular, then you can safely run to the store.

I use the autumn 2016. Before that, the smart watches died wildly and even assembled a whole collection of Casio G-Shock, which still sometimes wear. Opinion has changed.

For almost three years, he learned all the strengths and weaknesses of the gadget, and he climbed into their program part with his head. Here fifty interesting chips who found inside.

Secret Takes through Force Touch

Apple Watch is one of the first devices of the company whose screen understands the power of pressing. This feature opens up additional features of the applications and the system itself.

As practice has shown, everyone knows that with the help of a strong pressing on the dial you can change it. But this is just one of the numerous Force Touch features.

1. Change application menu display

Click on the application menu with effort and choose "Mesh View" or "View List"

A list of watching the apps on the clock at times more convenient - this is my eradicated opinion. It is a pity, I have not yet managed to update your Apple Watch Series 2, and switching the mode is running, starting with SERIES 3.

2. Clear all notifications

With effort to click on any place "Center notifications" and choose "Clear All"

No need to delete notifications one by one. It is better to get rid of everyone immediately, and for this this function is suitable as it is impossible.

3. Create a photo dial

Press with effort to photo and choose "Create a dial"

I adore for Apple Watch, which can be made from Kaleidoscope. Use this feature with selected pictures is conveniently directly from smart watches.

4. Change the daily goal of activity

With the effort to press on the rings in "Activity" and choose "Change the purpose of mobility"

First you fill the activity mugs on Apple Watch and happy that you live in a wild rhythm. But then you understand that this is not enough - then increase the goals.

5. Select a device for playback.

With effort to click on the playback menu and select AirPlay

You can quickly change the device on which the music is actively playing with Apple Watch. For this, just one click with the effort.

6. Set up the dial for the stopwatch

Press the "Stopwitch" interface and select the display type

"Stopwatch" is one of the most undervalued Apple Watch tools. Many people think that it can only be used for sports, but, in fact, it is great for tracking other aspects of life.

With effort to click on the dialogue in "Posts" and choose "Send geoposition"

If you need to meet my friends with anyone, and you cannot find each other, share geozzy. It is very convenient, but only works with Apple maps.

8. Switch the map view

Press with a strengthem to the interface in the "Maps" and select the display type

If you use cards on Apple Watch to navigate the megalopolis or just an unknown city, be sure to learn how to change it - for example, to allocate public transport.

9. Learn a little more about the weather

With effort, click on the Weather Interface and select additional information.

In the standard using weather on smart watches, you can only find out the weather. But in fact, the application will also help you with weather conditions and rain probability.

10. Get Additional Signing Settings

Click on the "Camera" interface and select the required action.

When you run "Camera" on Apple Watch, you only see the opportunity to make a frame and postpone it for a few minutes. But, in fact, there is a full-fledged console for shooting.

11. Change the calendar mapping

With effort, press the interface in the "Calendar" and change the species parameters

For almost three years I used the "calendar" on my clock in the standard form of the list of current affairs. Only a couple of days ago found that it can be changed.

The most important thing in the "settings"

The basic settings of Apple Watch, which are located in the Watch application on the iPhone, have seen everything. But here they really saved in them literally units.

12. Transfer time a bit forward

Go to the "Time" menu in "Settings" on Apple Watch and select the number of minutes to transfer

If you are constantly late, it makes sense to translate the time for 10-15 minutes forward. It will not affect notifications of meetings, but will help come to them a little earlier.

13. Add to Dock Selected Soft

Open the Dock in the Watch application on the iPhone and select Favorites

By default, Dock opens access to the software that you launched recently. But this can be changed: It is better to add only selected applications here.

14. Turn the Apple Watch screen

On the iPhone, go to the Watch\u003e "Main" menu\u003e "Watch position"

For example, I often wear Apple Watch upside down so that the Digital Crown Wheel does not drive into the hand. This method of using smart watches did not come up with me, but Apple engineers.

15. Disable content update

This can be done in the "Content Update" menu in the "Main" section in the Watch application on the iPhone

After this operation, Apple Watch will still be in the background of updating the content of the applications that are on the dials. But the rest will not slow down smart hours once again.

16. Turn off the autorun musical software

Disconnect the "Auto Tap with Audio" in the "Screen Activation" menu in the "Main" section in Watch on the iPhone

We, that automatic launch of musical software - evil. I propose to turn it off right now to avoid random adjustments and switches.

17. Enable the display of the last application

Enable "Always" in the "Screen Activation" menu in the "Basic" section in Watch on the iPhone

If you enable this feature, the last application will be shown on the Apple Watch screen until you close it. It is more convenient than to restart it.

18. Enlarge Screen Lock Time

Select "Active 70 seconds" in the "Screen Activation" menu in the "Main" section in Watch on the iPhone

By default, the Apple Watch screen goes out after 15 seconds. This is very small if you use clock not only for time. It is better to increase this gap to 70 seconds.

19. Use night mode

Turn on the "Night mode" in the "Main" menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

When using this mode on the Apple Watch screen, the time is shown when they are removed from the hands and lie on the table or bedside table. This uses soft backlight.

20. save hours

Enable "Energy Saving Mode" in the "Main" menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

If the smart clock battery is critical for you, turn on savings energy. She turns off the pulsometer and other features that actively discharge Apple Watch.

21. Choose music for training

Select a playlist in the playlist to workouts in the "Training" menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

You can choose a playlist that will automatically turn on when you are engaged in sports. It will only stay in the ears of wireless headphones.

22. Configure Emergency Call SOS

Turn on the "Hold the side button" in the "Emergency Call" menu in Watch on the iPhone

When you activate this feature, you can quickly contact the police, ambulance or firefighters after keeping the side button and using the SOS function.

23. Enlarge the smoothness of the interface

Turn on the "Reduction of Transparency" in the Watch\u003e "Main" menu\u003e "Universal Access"

I still use Apple Watch Series 2, and only when this feature is turned on, the smoothness is returned, which was when buying.

24. Select the most frequent applications.

Configure them in the "Appearance" menu in Watch on the iPhone

In the standard form of the list of applications faster to run six applications around the clock icon. It is better to put the most beloved on these places.

Useful in the "Center for Notifications"

"Notification Center" is the fastest way to get acquainted with new messages in social networks and messengers, news from other applications and even games.

25. Open the "Notification Center" from any program

Hold your finger at the top of the Apple Watch screen, and then wipe down

Another useful opportunity about which units know. Thus, you can open a center with notifications from most menus and applications.

26. Get rid of the sound of favorite notifications

On the Apple Watch, shut down the application to the left, click on the three-point button and select "Deliver quiet"

You can manage Apple Watch notifications not only using the iPhone application. For example, it is possible to turn off the sound for specific applications using the hours themselves.

27. Turn off free hand notifications

You can enable this feature on the iPhone in the Watch\u003e menu "Sounds, Tactile Signals" - the "Load to Off. Sound "

When you turn on this feature, you can turn off the sound of the palm notification. You just need to close the Apple Watch screen to it, and the sound will turn off across a second.

28. Disable notifications in training

Turn on "Do not disturb in training" on the iPhone in the Watch\u003e Menu\u003e "Do not disturb"

Apple Watch can automatically block all notifications if the workout mode is active. So they will not distract you from physical exercise of any complexity.

29. Include a tangible tactile signal

Select "Tangible" in the "Sounds, Tactile Signals" menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

If you wear Apple Watch enough freely, the clock is not always tightly adjacent to your hand, and you may not feel some of the tactile notifications.

30. Close notifications from outsiders

Enable "Privacy" in the "Notifications" menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

When you activate this setting, the notification text will be shown only if you press it. This is useful if there are always many people from which there are secrets.

31. Enable notification indication

Turn on the "Notifications Indicator" in the "Notifications" menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

If this feature is active, a red point is shown at the top of the dial, which symbolizes the presence of new notifications. If not, hiding.

32. Set up notifications directly from the center

On the Apple Watch, watches the application to the left, click on the button with three dots and select "Turn off on Apple Watch"

If notifications from a specific application on Apple Watch are not needed, you can disable them directly from smart watches. You can do it directly from the "Notification Center".

"Management item" is the most obvious Apple Watch tool that few people really use. For example, did you know that a flashlight can be turned on through it on the clock?!

33. Open the "Management Item" from anywhere

Hold your finger at the bottom of the Apple Watch screen, and then wrap up

By analogy with the "Notifications Center", "Management Item" can be included from any application. What is interesting, none of the members of our edition knew about it before this article.

34. Configure "Management Item"

Scroll down the "Management Item" on the Apple Watch down and select "Change"

Delete icons from the "control point" so it will not work so, but to change their location is easy. It is best to move the most frequent on the most convenient positions.

35. Use the "Theater" mode

Click on the icon with theatrical masks in the "Management Point" on Apple Watch

When this mode is active, Apple Watch does not light up when you raise your wrist. The screen is activated only by pressing or rotating the wheel - it is convenient not only in the theater, but also in the movies.

36. Include a real "flashlight"

Click on the button with the image of the flashlight in the "Control Point" on the Apple Watch

When using this chip, the clock lights the screen white and turn on the maximum backlight. In complete darkness, it really helps to consider something - you can still turn on the strobe.

37. Find Lost iPhone

Use the button with the smartphone icon in the Management Point on Apple Watch

If you can not find your smartphone at home, turn on a special ping test, and it will begin to break the speakerphone third. It will help you discover it.

38. Remove water from the speaker

Use the button with the drop icon in the "Control Point" on Apple Watch

Each time Apple Watch is wedged, use this feature. It throws water from the speakers so that they do not spoil and continue to work properly.

39. Disable Apple Watch Sound

Click on the button with the image of the bell in the "Control" on the Apple Watch

Most importantly, disconnect the sound on the Apple Watch. The clock is perfectly notified about all important things with tactile signals, and the excess noise from them is absolutely nothing to do.

Cool chips for your body

Apple Watch is the best device for health control and physical activity, as well as pumping your body. I recommend two important opportunities in this direction.

40. Control heart health

Use the "High Pulse" and "Low Pulse" items in the Heart menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

With this watch, you will regularly control your pulse and report on the drops. This is a reason to go to the doctor and check the heart to deal with his problems in the early stages.

41. Suggest a new training

Turn on the "Training Start" in the "Training" menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

When you start running or just quickly go, the clock will offer you to start training and fix it with the indicators - a cool sports motivator.

At the end, a few more useful hours of watches that have not entered other categories. I recommend paying high attention to them.

42. Make a screen shot

Turn on the "Screen Snapshots" in the "Main" menu in the Watch application on the iPhone

43. Check time unnoticed

Activate "when turning the wheel" in the "Screen Activation" menu in the "Main" section in the Watch application on the iPhone

To almost imperceptibly check the time, turn Digital Crown per millimeter-two. The more turn, the stronger the backlight will be lit, and vice versa.

44. Include Siri Hand Raise

This feature is available only on Apple Watch Series 4

On the newest smart clock, Apple cause Siri with a simple wrist lifting. Even say "Hi, Siri" is not needed - it is very convenient, and especially behind the wheel.

45. Unlock Mac without a password

Enable "Allow Apple Watch Unlock Mac" on Mac in the System Settings menu\u003e "Protection and Security"\u003e "Basic"

Cool chip for braids. If the clock is password protected and are on hand, you can unlock your computer only with the help of them.

46. \u200b\u200bCheck airpods charging level

Click on the charge level in the Management Point on Apple Watch when connected airpods

This feature is especially convenient when you listen to music with Apple Watch in the simulator room or on a run. Accurate charge Airpods will not check out otherwise.

47. Adjust the volume with a wheel

Drink Digital Crown on Apple Watch when the playback menu is displayed.

For example, you can go to the menu "Executables" and twisted the volume in the desired side. This is useful when you, again, use Airpods.

48. Switch the latest applications

This can be done using Digital Crown double click on Apple Watch

A unique opportunity for active users of the smart clock Apple, about which no one knows. It is almost as convenient as switching through the lower strip of the frameless iPhone.

49. Ensure to restart the clock

You need to press the power button and Digital Crown on Apple Watch

Apple Watch is also sometimes freezing. You can restart them in this way you can absolutely from any state - even if they froze on the Apple logo and do not want to boot.

50. Forcibly close the application

Click the Apple Watch power button with an open application, clamping Digital CROWN ( 4.73 out of 5, rated: 33 )

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New version of the most popular smart watches

Recommending the new iPhone, Apple did not forget to update your smart watches. The product received many improvements, the main of which are waterproof and special swimming modes, built-in GPS, a new SOC Apple S2 and a brighter screen. In addition, Apple Watch Series 2 (this is the official name of the novelty) run running the new version of Watchos 3 operating system (but the owners of last year's model can also download it). How strongly described innovations affected the consumer qualities of the product? We will tell about this in our article.

Before switching directly to the story of the clock, let's figure it out with a fairly confusing model near the smart clock Apple. The fact is that Apple not only released Apple Watch Series 2, but also replaced the first generation of Apple Watch Series 1 clocks, which preserve the previous version of the case and are devoid of GPS, but equipped with the same Apple S2 processor as Apple Watch Series 2.

Thus, in addition to differences in the size of the display (38 and 42 mm) and the material of the housing (from aluminum or stainless steel), there are now two generations (Series 1 and Series 2), simultaneously represented on the markets. And if not to consider the "real" first generation of hours, with the Apple S1 processor: such models can already be bought in the official Apple Store, but they will certainly be represented by the discovers that have retained the old stocks.

In addition to all, Apple has changed the name of the series inside the generation. Aluminum version, which used to be called Apple Watch Sport, now - just Apple Watch, as well as an option made of stainless steel. Just when buying on the site you specify the case material. In turn, the elite series of Apple Watch Edition has been preserved, but instead of gold models, there is now a new ceramic, at a price at times below.

And in addition, there are still a series of Apple Watch Hermes and Apple Watch Nike +, distinguished by straps and design boxes, as well as a huge variety of straps that can be bought both with the clock and separately (with the exception of Nike straps). And Hermes straps are now also available to buy without hours.

In general, it will break the feed to the leg :) On the other hand, the possibility of combining the technical characteristics, the design of the housing and straps is now almost limitless. Due to the fact that compatibility with straps for the first generation of Apple Watch is saved, you can attach an old strap to any clock. Therefore, if you need "the same blouse, but with pearl buttons" is not a problem.

Since the site is still a site about technologies, and not about style, we made a table in which only the technical characteristics have made, leaving the materials of the case and straps behind the brackets (we still talk about the "Design" section.

	Apple Watch Series 2	Apple Watch Series 1	Apple Watch (2015)
Screen		rectangular, flat, amoled, 1.5 ", 272 × 340 (290 ppi) / 1.65", 312 × 390 (304 ppi)	rectangular, flat, amoled, 1.5 ", 272 × 340 (290 ppi) / 1.65", 312 × 390 (304 ppi)
Protection	from water (5 atm)	from spray	not
Strap		removable, leather / silicone / metal / nylon	removable, leather / silicone / metal / nylon
SOC (CPU)	Apple S2, 2 kernels	Apple S1P, 2 kernels	Apple S1, 1 kernel @ 520 MHz
Communication	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Camera	not	not	not
Microphone, speaker	there is	there is	there is
Compatibility		devices on iOS 8.3 and newer	devices on iOS 8.3 and newer
Operating system	watchos 3.0.	watchos 3.0.	watchOS 1.0 (update to WatchOS 3.0 available)
Battery Capacity (MA · H)	not reported	not reported	not reported
Dimensions * (mm)	38.6 × 33.3 × 11.4 / 42.5 × 36.4 × 11,4		38.6 × 33.3 × 10.5 / 42.5 × 36.4 × 10.5
Mass (g)	25/30 (Sport version) *	25 / 28	25/30 (Sport version) *
The average price (for the Sport, 38 mm version)	T-14207066.	T-14207064.	T-11031691
Apple Watch Series 2 Retail Offers (Sport, 38 mm)	L-14207066-5
Apple Watch Series 2 Retail Offers (Sport, 42 mm)	L-14207067-5

* According to the manufacturer

Apple does not disclose details about S2 and S1P single-chip systems. Even the CPU core frequency is not reported. It is only known that in both cases there are two. The overall performance of the CPU + GPU also doubled (according to Apple approval). You can't check it out, and apparently, the difference will be fully easy after the release of the next WatchOS version. We admit that on the very first Apple Watch it will slow down (or it will be incompatible with them at all). But WatchOS 3.0 operates on Apple S1 is quite correct. So, it is necessary to assume that it hurts for the future.

We have already written the rest of the differences above. But I would like to pay attention to another detail. Based on the fact that the first generation Apple Watch Dimensions and Apple Watch Series 1 are completely identical, it can be concluded that the case at the clock is the same. To be accurate, then we are talking about Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Series 1. But Apple Watch Series 2 thicker previous versions is almost a millimeter. It is very essential.

Well, let's get acquainted with Apple Watch Series 2 and estimate her differences from the first version of the clock.

Equipment

The aluminum version of the Apple Watch Series 2 version looks extremely similar to the first generation Apple Watch Sport box. This is an elongated boxing of dense cardboard.

But inside is no longer a case of white plastic, but just a niche for hours. Honestly, it seems to us a less interesting solution (however, this does not affect the reliability of transport).

Complete set of new products is identical to what was in Apple Watch Sport. With the difference only that you can now choose from a nylon and silicone strap (the price is the same). And if you chose a nylon, then be prepared for availability of only one size, while the buyers of the silicone strap receive two options at once. As a result, for owners of large hands, a variant with a nylon strap may not be very suitable.

To charge the clock, a wireless charging is used, in appearance resembling a large tablet. It is connected by a USB cord to the charger 5 in 1 A. That is, instead of a complete unit, you can use any smart phone charging.

Important moment: the first generation of Apple Watch Charger is fully compatible with Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 1. Therefore, accessories will work - for example, a convenient docking station.

Design

The appearance of the novelties is almost no different from the predecessor. This is the same rectangular housing with rounded corners and faces, as well as with two buttons on the right side.

One of these buttons is oblong, the other is a round, simultaneously performing the function of the wheel, which can be twisted (Digital Crown). The screen size remains the same. We had a version of 42 mm, an option 38 mm is also available.

On the back side, we see the cardiac rhythm sensor, the buttons for disconnecting the strap. And here it is worth pointing to one nuance: if earlier in the aluminum version of the clock (Apple Watch Sport) in the circular area around the sensor, plastic was used, and the ceramic material was used only in Apple Watch stainless steel, now in all versions of Apple Watch Series 2 - from The cheapest to the most expensive - this ceramic zone.

Another difference is two holes of the microphone instead of one. Hole dynamics has not changed.

As we said, the novelty became a little thicker. This is basically noticeable with direct comparison, but if you just start wearing Apple Watch Series 2, then no discomfort does not feel. They look at the hand no worse than the first generation model.

It can be assumed that thickening is associated with the need to put a more capacious battery, in order to keep the duration of the autonomous work at the same level during the increased brightness of the screen and the SOC performance. Another assumption is connected with the key innovations of Apple Watch Series 2: the appearance of full waterproof (5 atm) and the presence of built-in GPS. Obviously, both of these features should have affected the engineering features of the device. And the fact that it was possible to preserve the former design and practically not to change the dimensions (with the exception of thickness) is a real victory.

Why is it important to preserve the dimensions (width length)? Because, in addition to aesthetic aspects, compatibility with released straps depends on it. Given that some of these straps are more expensive than the watches themselves (for example, a steel block bracelet), it would be just unfair to people who bought them, change the mounting of the straps in the new generation of watches.

At the same time, Apple continues to expand the range of straps. First, at the expense of new colors (in the photo above you see a nylon asphalt-gray strap and a dark gray silicone strap with a brown tint), and secondly, through the development of cooperation programs. In addition to Hermes, Apple joined a similar partnership with Nike. Feature of silicone straps at the Clock of the Apple Watch Nike + series - large holes that must provide comfort with active sports, and a two-color surface (with Nike's branded colors).

True, Nike straps are available only with the clock.

Screen

The size and resolution of the Apple Watch Series 2 screen compared to the first generation has not changed. The clock is available with two dimensions of the display: 38 mm and 42 mm. Accordingly, their resolution varies: 272 × 340 and 312 × 390, respectively. We had a clock with a 42 mm screen diagonal and a screen resolution of 312 × 390.

We conducted a detailed screen examination using measuring instruments. Below is the conclusion of the editor of the section "Projectors and TV" of Alexey Kudryavtseva.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate resistant to the appearance with a mirror-smooth curved to the edges of the surface. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (fat-repellent) coating, (effective, slightly better than Google Nexus 7 (2013)), so traces from fingers are removed significantly easier, and appear at a lower rate than in the case of conventional glass. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-reflective properties of the screen are slightly better than that of the Google Nexus 7 2013 screen. For clarity, we give a photo on which the white surface is reflected in the screens:

Apple Watch Series 2 screen is slightly darker (photo brightness 111 versus 115 Nexus 7). There is no two-time reflection, it suggests that there is no air interval between the screen layers. When the white field is displayed, the maximum brightness value registered by us was about 660 kD / m², minimum - 15 cd / m². Automatic brightness adjustment on the light sensor always works. The user can only make adjustments to the operation of this function, choosing one of three levels. When changing external light conditions, the screen brightness increases, but it is reduced only when moving from very bright external light to, for example, the conditions lit by artificial offices light. When moving from the last option to the dark, the brightness of the screen of the clock drops after the transition cycle into the waiting mode and activate the device. In general, the range of brightness changes and excellent anti-glare properties allow you to use the device as a summer day on the street and in complete darkness - even after adaptation of the eye, the clock screen will not seem overly bright. At any level of brightness there are modulation with a frequency of 60 Hz, but its amplitude is small, so the flicker is not visible. The graphs of the dependence of the brightness (vertical axis) from time to time (horizontal axis) are illustrated above:

This screen uses an amoled matrix - an active matrix on organic LEDs. The full-color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (b) in equal amount, which is confirmed by a fragment of micrographs:

For comparison, you can familiarize yourself with the micrographic gallery of the screens used in mobile technology.

The spectra are typical for OLED - the primary colors area are well separated and have a view relative to narrow peaks:

However, there is also cross-mixing of the component (programmatically), so the coverage is not excessively wide, but adjusted to the borders of the SRGB:

Accordingly, the images on the Apple Watch watch screen have natural saturation. The color temperature of the white and gray field is approximately 7000 K, and the deviation from the spectrum of absolutely black bodies (ΔE) is 2-3 units. Color balance good. Black color is just black under any corners. It is so black that the contrast parameter in this case is not applicable. With perpendicular view, the uniformity of the white field is excellent. The screen is characterized by magnificent viewing angles with a much smaller drop of brightness when looking at the screen at an angle in comparison with LCD screens, but under large angles, white is noticeable in blue. Overall, the quality of the Apple Watch SERIES 2 is very high.

watchos 3 and new opportunities

Simultaneously with new hours, Apple has released the Watcho operating system update. Already the third version is fully compatible with the previous Apple Watch models. I must say, nothing is radically new here, but some pleasant improvements appeared. The main thing is dock (in the Russian interface it is also called in English), from which it is convenient to run applications. Previously, the applications were launched only from the main menu, and it was very uncomfortable, because round icons are completely miniature, and it was problematic from the first time. Now the main application menu we will need to be much less likely, because frequently used applications can be run directly from Dock.

Dock is caused by a short press on the oblong button. I must say, this solution is very correct, because earlier this button was practically not used at all (a function was completely unnecessary in everyday life). So, in Dock you see the miniatures of open applications. Moreover, some of them are fixed in Dock, and some were simply recently opened. Accordingly, those that are not fixed in Dock, you can fix if you are going to contact them often, and if some of the fixed you are not needed, you can easily remove them.

We add to it that if you press the oblong button a long press, the menu will open with the clock off options and emergency call (see the screenshot on the right). The latter is an important opportunity (although we hope that it will not be needed to anyone from readers). In addition, the quick settings menu were redesigned (caused by shrinking from the bottom edge of the screen up; see the screenshot at the top of the left). Now there is an icon in the form of a droplet, denoting the locking of the screen when used in water. Of course, this option is only available in Apple Watch Series 2.

From other innovations - new dials (including a dynamic dial with jellyfish and cartoon Minnie Mouse in addition to the already existing Mickey Mouse), as well as lightweight switching between them. To change the dial, sufficiently spend your finger from the left side of the screen to the right. This is useful because different dials can be useful in different situations. For example, if you are at home, then you are more comfortable with one option, and if you went on a jog, you need a dial with displaying activities.

In addition, you should not forget that a number of dials are modular, that is, we can determine which information and where it will be displayed on them. Therefore, if you wish, you can very finely adjust the dials directly for yourself.

Fitness opportunities

But the main thing is that it is necessary to note regarding Apple Watch Series 2 and Watchos 3 is, of course, significantly expanded fitness opportunities. Let's start with less important. Two new ones appeared among the pre-installed applications. One contains breathing exercises, and another - measures the pulse.

Deep breaths for a minute it helps to make a flower circle icon, gradually increasing during inhalations. At the same time, the feedback of the clock is also involved during the exercise, and it gives a very interesting feeling - as if we fill some old bellows and they creak. Of course, there are plenty of such simple utilities in the App Store, but it is this item with Taptic Engine makes the Apple application special.

As for the measurement of the pulse, everything is very primitive here, but it is better so that in any way. True, you can get detailed statistics about your pulse in the day by opening the application "Health" on the iPhone (information about all the measurements of the pulse on the clock is exported to).

In general, it is impossible to say that two new applications significantly expand the capabilities of Apple Watch. But new training modes are really valuable. Due to the appearance of waterproof, the clock now can be used for swimming. And there is a separate mode for swimming in the pool and in open water. We could not check the second for obvious reasons, but, apparently, GPS turns on there. But when swimming in the GPS basin does not work, but the remaining sensors collect all the basic information, including, for example, the number of rowing.

Details after training can be viewed on the iPhone in the appendix "Activity".

By the way, when you start swimming, the clock lock the screen and the buttons, and it is necessary to twist the Digital Crown wheel to unlock or press both buttons simultaneously (the same action takes off the screenshot, but in WatchOS 3 Removing screenshots is disabled by default, it can be turned on through a smartphone application) .

Now let's see how GPS can help us. To do this, we turn on the workout mode, which implies movement outdoors. For example, it may be walking or running. Theoretically, everything should be simple: you move, the clock build track and when connecting to the iPhone transmit information there. In practice it turned out that this feature is not entirely smooth - until you calibrate. Here is an example of walking results.

Well, first, the "average pace" would be better called average speed and point it in kilometers / hour. This is understandable to all the parameter, unlike time for one kilometer. Secondly, according to the incomprehensible reason, Apple Watch did not build a track. This can be seen in the screenshot from the smartphone (see left under this paragraph). Nearby - the screenshot of the run, and the distance is the same (conventionally speaking, in one direction we walked a quick step, and back - running).

As you can see, here the track is already there, but the pulse is not. It can be assumed that the clock did not fit very tightly to her hand, but we did not move them after the path. That is, apparently, in the mode of more active shaking, the clock is losing the pulse. Another oddity: In the first case, the distance is defined as 0.38 km, and in the second - 0.33 km (although, I repeat, this is the same route). The error of 50 meters, at first glance, not so critical, but still it is clearly more than permissible for the device with GPS. Now look at the track itself.

Immediately I will say that it has nothing to do with reality. No highway author crossed, the shopping center is completely different, than it is shown on the map ... But the main thing is the path itself completely different. He was not direct.

To understand the problem, it is necessary to divide it into components. Here are two of them: Apple's inaccurate maps (with this, alas, we can not do anything) and incorrectly working GPS. The latter, as it turned out, is "treated" by calibration. On Apple's website, explains how to calibrate GPS. After executing this instruction, Apple Watch Series 2 has become absolutely correctly building a track, including in difficult conditions (for example, if you come along the way to some room). Below are screenshots proving it.

A separate topic that goes beyond this article is to use on Apple Watch Series 2 third-party applications involving GPS.

Autonomous work

Testing the duration of the autonomous work hours is not exactly impossible, and it is necessary to understand that the apple 18 hours specified is a very approximate value. But according to the results of everyday use, we got the impression that Apple Watch Series 2 work as much as the Apple Watch of the first generation: about two days. We are talking about models with a screen of 42 mm (models 38 mm work less).

The intensity of use is moderate: receiving notifications, half-day training in the pool, five minute walking / run (with track construction), one response to a call using a microphone and dynamics, dynamic screen. In this mode, the clock can be charged through the night. But, of course, it is easy to increase the duration of using GPS - and the situation will change for the worse. In addition, the weather may affect the result. On a sunny day, with a long stay on the street, the clock will certainly be discharged faster, since the screen brightness will automatically rise higher than in the overcast time and when used in rooms.

conclusions

Apple has made an important step towards sports gadgets. Now Apple Watch can not only measure the pulse and count the steps, but also keep track of the results of the navigation and build a track during outdoor activities. True, both they do it all the worse than specialized devices (like Garmin's fitness hours). In particular, swimming information is less detailed, and the track is built correctly only during calibration and only on Apple maps (very imperfect). But we have no doubt that Apple will finalize these functions. In addition, third-party applications that can do all the same, but better will appear in the App Store. After all, the main thing is that the hardware Apple Watch Series 2 is practically no inferior to sports GPS clock. And refinement of the time.

However, in terms of the situation, the situation as a whole is much better than before. First of all, we are talking about innovations in Watchos 3. The appearance of Dock and the ability to finally use an oblong button for really useful things - it is very positive phenomena. By the way, unlocking the screen during a swim using the rotation of the Digital Crown - also a great find, because it used to use Digital CROWN exactly how the wheel almost did not have to go. Another excellent innovation is a convenient change of dials. It would seem a trifle, but such a trifle allows you to make a wider and more productive to use the clock. Previously, we think about it, if you need to change this right now the set dial. Now you can have several dials for different situations and instantly (even on the go) to switch between them.

Of course, you can agree that the appearance of Apple Watch has not improved compared to the first generation. But here, Apple goes along the same way as with the iPhone / iPad: one update expands the functionality, practically without affecting the appearance, the next update changes the appearance of the device. It is necessary to believe that a really new design we will see in Apple Watch Series 3. However, we hope, Apple will retain compatibility with old straps, like now. From the point of view of the Fashion Accessory, this is very important.

So, the main question: Is it worth updating on the Apple Watch Series 2 those who have a first-generation watch? The answer is simple: if you are not swimming in the pool (or for you it is not fundamentally tracking your swims), you can safely wait another year. All the advantages of Watchos 3 you will receive on last year's model. And we would not recommend buying a new watcher for the sake of the built-in GPS, as there is still complaints to build a track.

A more difficult question is what to choose: Series 1 or Series 2. The price difference between the models of identical sizes and materials is 9000 rubles. In our opinion, it all depends on how important you sports use and whether you plan to deal with third-party software (for example, search for applications for swimming and building a track). If there are no answer on both questions, and you were going to buy a model from aluminum and with a silicone strap, then it is worth saving and take Series 1. Otherwise, as well as if you wish to take a stainless steel watch and with sapphire glass The choice is obvious: Apple Watch Series 2.

Apple Watch Series 2 deserve the awards of our Original Design for a significant extension of functionality (waterproof, GPS) when preserved design.

In conclusion, we suggest see our video review of the smart clock Apple Watch Series 2: