Since its presentation in 2014, the Apple Watch has evolved a lot. After the first model, known simply as Apple Watch, up to the current Series 5, many features have been added and many others improved. This year, possibly at the end of this month of June, we will be able to see the next update of the Apple watch system, WatchOS 7, which is rumored to leave out the Apple Watch Series 1, the current longest-running model to receive updates from the spectrum.
This is why, since this may be a compelling reason for many users to upgrade to a more modern one, we are going to compile the main features that current Apple Watch offers and that the original model did not have. Let’s see what has changed!
Always On Screen
We start with one of the key features exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 5 for now, the screen always on.
This has been one of the most requested features by Apple Watch users since its inception, and finally, this past generation was among the new features. It is something that we think is essential in a smartwatch to resemble its operation to an analog watch, although as a counterpart many users have reported that this feature makes abusive battery consumption. Luckily, if it is not something transcendental for us we can always deactivate it.
Get an EKG
Introduced with the Apple Watch Series 4, this function is one of the most acclaimed and important of the current Apple Watch, having demonstrated on numerous occasions that thanks to being able to perform an ECG on time, many people have been able to detect a cardiac abnormality early.
Without a doubt, one of the best assets that the Apple Watch has to offer, and that makes the Apple device has no competition in this sector. In addition, more and more countries are allowing the use of this function in their territory, so the system is very widespread.
Fall detection
Another one of those functions that have become essential in the Apple Watch is the fall detection. This function has helped many people in difficult situations to be able to contact the health authorities after an accident, thus saving their lives.
A benefit designed mainly for the elderly, but it is recommended that everyone be active, since you never know when you can have an accident.
International emergency call
This feature, available on Apple Watch with cellular connectivity and on models with GPS as long as they have a nearby iPhone, works really well with fall detection, allowing the watch itself to alert emergencies to an accident. Unfortunately, only the most recent model, the Series 5, has international service available. One more reason to upgrade to the latest model.
Find yourself
The first Apple Watch did not even have a location, and now we have cellular connectivity, GPS, GLONASS, compass, and even an altimeter. This has made the Apple Watch the ideal companion for those who like hiking and trekking and allows you to always be well located even when you don’t have your iPhone close at hand.
Ducks to water
Although the first Apple Watch was certified to get wet (not dive), little by little Apple has been improving the sealing and sealing of its smartwatch to the point that we can now swim with it, and it will monitor our strokes.
This does not mean that you can take your Watch to scuba dive, but it does guarantee that in everyday use and in the most common sporting environment you should not worry about your watch getting wet.
Lots of new Watchfaces
Something that Apple has been including with each and every one of the new updates that it has been launching are a lot of new spheres for your Apple Watch. You will not be able to say that your watch does not give you the information that most interests you at a glance or that you do not go to the last, since thanks to the great variety of options there is no information to resist it.
Much more memory
The original Apple Watch had an 8GB internal memory, which we could use to load music, apps and photos on the watch. At the time of its presentation, this might seem like enough for a watch, but now, in the middle of 2020, users increasingly require more storage space. This is why the Apple Watch Series 5 includes 32GB of memory so that all your playlists and apps are at your wrist.
As is clear, the Apple Watch has evolved since its launch, although at no time has it lost that very own line that has elevated it as a reference smartwatch and a complete success in sales.