Wearable technology wasn’t the big hit brands expected them to be. That was until the top dog was unveiled today. Bow-wow! The new Apple Watch is the most fashionable and has unmatched function among competitors in the category.
“In addition to being a beautiful watch, it’s the most advanced timepiece ever made,” says, Apple CEO TIm Cook, at today’s unveiling at Yerba Buena Centre in California.
Here are the top 10 reasons you will buy the Apple Watch. Because among other things, you can:
1. Book a hotel.
2. Hail a ride on Uber.
3. Clock your heart rate.
4. Wear it all day without charging it. It has up to 18 hours battery life.
5. Make calls.
6. Pay for groceries.
7. Open your garage.
8. Manage photos on Instagram.
9. Change styles, it’s versatile.
10. Find a model that fits your needs.The Apple Watch will be available in three models: the Apple Watch, Watch Sport and Watch Edition. It starts at $349 for the sports model which is made of made of 7000 Series Silver Aluminum; $549 for the stainless steel. If you’re a boss, there’s a 18kt gold (rose or yellow) Watch Edition for $17,000.
All of the watches have rectangular screens and can be pre-ordered as early as April 10 and goes on sale on April 24. They’re sold in in either 1.4-inch (38mm) or 1.7-inch (42mm) versions.
Competitors include the circular-faced LG Gwatch ($332) and the rectangular-faced Samsung Gear 2 ($199) which has two days of battery life.
