How an apple watch looks on a woman's hand. Should you buy an Apple Watch for your girlfriend?

Hey! The article will be useful to those who have already decided to buy a watch from Apple or are still looking at a new product. Let's analyze the answers to the most popular questions - what is it, where and how to buy, how much will they cost, and in the end - how can an absolutely ordinary person be useful?

This post will be in question-answer format. Some of them were received by mail from readers of the site, some I found on the Internet. So, sit back and get ready to find out everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask :) Apple Watch preview is here - let's go!

Apple Watch is essentially a small computer, it can also be called a "smart watch", which naturally needs to be worn on your wrist. It has a huge number of functions, including displaying the time and date, the ability to monitor health (steps taken, calories, heart rate), data synchronization with iPhone (contacts, SMS, notes, mail), make payments (not in our country :( ), remote control and more.

By the way, sometimes they are mistakenly called iWatch. This name is unofficial and invented.

So, is the Apple Watch the same iPhone - just small and wrist-worn?

In principle, you can say so, but the most important thing is that the watch is, first of all, an add-on for the iPhone. They are designed to make using your phone even more convenient.

The Apple Watch runs an iOS variant called WatchOS. This operating system is specially adapted (both in terms of power consumption and ergonomics) for wearable devices. It has a unique menu navigation system, recognizes the degree of pressure on the screen, there is also a replacement dial, a heart rate sensor, an NFC sensor for Apple Pay (not relevant for Russia) and much more.

Yes, you need iPhone 5 or higher. The operating system also has certain requirements - it must be iOS 8.2 or later. If your phone is older, you won't be able to pair with your iPhone and use most of the features.

Can I use iPad or iPod with Apple Watch?

Unfortunately no, you won't be able to pair your watch with an iPad or iPod of any generation. At least it won't work at the moment.

They will go on sale on April 24th in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, UK, USA. As can be fairly noted, Russia is not among these countries. So for those who are eager to own a novelty on the first day of sales, there are two ways:

• Visit one of these countries.
• Wait for resellers (the price will surely be oh, how high it is).

At the time of this writing, there is no clear information on when the Apple Watch will go on sale in Russia. There are several different data on the release date from many sources, most agree that official deliveries should be expected 2-3 months after the start of sales.

At the moment, only the prices in the USA and Europe are known for certain. The pricing itself depends on which version of the watch, its size and which strap is used.

Since this time the company from Cupertino has not weakly diversified its lineup, it makes no sense to list absolutely all the configurations. You can always see them here. I will only note that the cheapest version will cost $ 349. For more expensive lovers - the maximum price is $ 17,000.

If you translate into rubles, then you should expect an Apple Watch in Russia at a price of 22,000 to 900,000 (this is not a typo!) Rubles.

Update! In the end, it happened, prices for watches from Apple in Russia start at 21,000 rubles.

Will watches bought in Europe or the USA work in Russia?

Of course. There are no restrictions. You can absolutely safely purchase an Apple Watch anywhere and use it anywhere in the world, including in the Russian Federation.

In addition to the watch itself, the Apple Watch package includes:

• Strap.
• Magnetic charging cable.
• USB adapter (Apple Watch Series 2 only).
• User manual.

The watch comes in three different collections based on case and display materials:

• Apple Watch Sport (7000 series silver aluminum with ion-x glass, composite back).
• Apple Watch (316L stainless steel sapphire crystal, ceramic glass back).
• Apple Watch Edition (18K rose gold sapphire crystal, ceramic back).

For each edition, different straps are possible.

Are there any differences between the models because of what they are made of?

Not! All technical characteristics are the same and they provide identical functionality. It doesn't matter, for $ 359 or for $ 17,000. The only difference is in the materials of manufacture.

For each of the modifications, there are two display sizes - 38 mm and 42 mm. The rest of the dimensions are as follows:

• 38.6 mm. Width 33.3 mm, height 10.5 mm.
• 42 mm. Width 35.9 mm, height 10 mm.

Weight varies depending on the case and strap material, the minimum is 25 g. The maximum (gold) is 69 g.

Unfortunately, at the moment there is no support for the Russian language in the watch. Although there is the possibility of a quick response to messages on the "great and mighty".

Update! With the arrival of the new firmware, everything has changed. Now full support for the Russian language is declared. If your watch has an old OS version, it makes sense to update as soon as possible. Let me remind you that the software is updated using (from the menu) a companion device (iPhone).

The head of the company, Tim Cook, said that he regularly goes to the shower with an Apple Watch. However, at the same time, he noted that he would not recommend diving and immersing them in water for a long time.

The watch is officially water resistant to the ipx7 standard. This means that you can work out with them in the gym and even take a shower. But you should refrain from diving 1 meter for more than 30 minutes.

Each gadget, regardless of the collection, is equipped with the following sensors:

• Heart rate (to measure the pulse).
• Accelerometer and gyroscope (counts the number of steps, and even which floor you climbed).
• Ambient light sensor (to save battery - the screen turns off when necessary).

All models are equipped with a Retina display. The display of the Sport collection (the most inexpensive) is covered by ion-x glass. Watch and Edition have a sapphire crystal display. While Apple does not confirm this, most agree that the display is OLED (allowing for deeper blacks and lower power consumption).

Now about the physical dimensions:

The watch is powered by an Apple C1 processor. There is no exact information about it yet, but rumor has it that its performance is somewhere between the Apple A4 and A5 (iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S).

Not without them, which is quite logical: a high-tech gadget - high technologies!

• Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (LE) communication for discovery and pairing.
• Wi-Fi version 802.11 b / g / n 2.4 GHz for fast data exchange.
• NFC for Apple PAY.

Is 8 GB. Moreover, all memory is divided into parts and a limited amount of space is available for each type of information.

• 2 gigabytes of music.
• 75 megabytes for photos and pictures.
• The rest is dedicated to the Watch OS operating system and applications (which you will install).

Apple specifies that the battery will last 18 hours on average. More detailed information is provided on the official page. So, the operating time of the Apple Watch, depending on the conditions:

• 18 hours in mixed mode.
• 3 hours of talk time.
• 6.5 hours of audio playback.
• If you use it exclusively as a clock, you can see the time within 48 hours.
• The power reserve is 72 hours.

The Apple Watch comes with a special magnetic cable. It clips onto the back of the gadget. Thus, there are no ports. Which is quite convenient and has a positive effect on water resistance.

Do I need special software to sync my iPhone with Apple Watch?

No, you don't need to download anything extra. The application for synchronization is already installed on iPhone (5th version) and iOS from version 8.2.

How to pair and unpair the watch and iPhone?

Open the Apple Watch app on iPhone, select the "my watch" tab and click "start pairing".

In order to disconnect the devices, there is a special item in the application. When you click it, you will be asked if you want to back up your Apple Watch data? It will come in handy if you plan to use this particular iPhone with your watch in the future.

The standard Bluetooth range is 9-15 meters. It's better not to go far :). However, if Apple Watch and your phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, it will sync anywhere that Wi-Fi is active.

Is it possible to connect Apple Watch and another Bluetooth device to iPhone at the same time?

Apple still has not provided official information on the simultaneous operation of the iPhone with the Apple Watch and other Bluetooth devices (such as headphones). But most likely it will be possible.

Can Apple Watch Connect to Multiple iPhones?

To use with another iPhone, it is necessary to disconnect the connection with the one to which it is connected now. You will be prompted to make a backup copy of your data and then, when you return to the original phone, there will be no need to configure everything again!

No. Even if the Apple Watch does not have access to data, there are still enough features that you can take advantage of:

• Viewing the time.
• Setting alarms and timers.
• Tracking physical activity - heart rate, pedometer (although the route cannot be tracked - there is no GPS receiver).
• Viewing photos and playlists.
• Apple Pay.
• Various third party applications.

Does Apple Watch Affect iPhone Battery Drain?

From what is known at the moment, the watch uses the Bluetooth 4.0 LE (Low Energy) standard. This means that their use will practically not affect the phone's battery.

In this review, I did not talk about controls, menus, and the like. For two reasons:

1. It turned out to be big enough anyway.
2. It is better to tell (and show) these things with a full-fledged device on hand.

I would like to note that if you are interested in any information regarding the Apple Watch that was not included in this review, please ask your questions in the comments. I will definitely supplement this article with interesting materials.

What are the pros and cons. And what you will do with them - from personal experience.

A common life story

To be honest, for a long time I could not decide for myself - to acquire this new one, unusual for Apple product or not. On the one hand, I already have, and yet some Chinese noname; but the gadget lover in my soul whispered: “ It's an apple watch! They are cool, most likely stylish, and in a couple of days they will be officially sold in Moscow. You just go and have a look at them, you don't have to buy right away!”

And so, I went on an exploration; yes, not alone, but with his soul mate. There were several reasons for this: first, of course, it is always interesting to listen to the opinion or impressions of another person, and if a person is reasonable, then he can listen to them; secondly - unlike me, the girl is not such an ardent lover of all kinds of electronic devices, and therefore there was a chance that she would dissuade me from rash or impulsive spending. As I crossed the threshold of the store, I thought I had foreseen everything.

In a few hours I bought for both of us.

After half an hour we settled on the models Sport 42 mm with a black strap myself and Sport 38 mm with a white strap to her. There were no particular objections from the other half, although at the beginning of our trip, of course, there were promises to keep me from rash spending :)

What other smart watches should a girl buy?

I honestly tried to try on a woman's hand a lot of competing wearable gadgets - from to the most fashionable. But it’s not that.

All other copies, except for the Apple Watch, look and feel exclusively masculine... Alas, a girl with something on her hand looks in my eyes about the same as if she had, for example, mustache... It seems that this can be, but it is ugly and somehow too muzhik.

Whoever says anything, but Apple revolutionized, creating an almost mimicry device. Chameleon gadget... It is worth putting it on a man's hand - and it complements the image, does not harm masculinity and does not look like an under-accessory or toy. And if you put it on a woman's wrist, Apple Watch does not harm femininity at all and looks no worse than any bracelet from Pandora or any other fashionable decoration.

Women's Apple Watch experiences

It's easy to figure out how to turn on for the first time, pairing and setting up your newly purchased watch. I haven't heard a single question. 9 out of 10 women of almost any age ( except for children or the elderly), will deal with them without our help.

Many months have passed since then. We're used to our Apple Watch and take the convenience they bring to our daily lives for granted. Most interesting: the girl no longer wears another watch at all. I will explain why, based on her words.

Design

I have already described my vision of the Apple Watch design above. I just want to add to all of the above that a device invented by a man, designed by a man, and then viewed mainly by men, is of interest to girls and women. Is this not a victory of the unisex style from the bowels of Cupertino? ;)

Convenience

Friends, look at the wrists of your companions. See those delicate, thin, fragile wrists? Now imagine how the mighty leather strap of the same is fastened on them. I think the discomfort from wearing such accessories is guaranteed. The Apple Watch has PTFE straps with an unusual clasp; I have not seen anything more convenient - the strap does not bristle and does not rub.

Even when compared to the Pebble rubber bands, the Apple Watch wins in comfort. It is clear that for us, with our hairy hands, this moment is not so obvious, but this factor should be taken into account when trying on and buying wearable accessories for our beloved ladies.

Notifications

Okay, okay, now they will explain to me in the comments that I am wrong in everything written above. But haters have no arguments against this: Taptic engine... Seriously, it hasn't been more delicate yet. All other smart devices vibrate and rumble like tractors. Vibration motor - sounds menacing! But the Apple Watch gently are tapping on the hand. This is much more pleasant than vibrations, from which not only the hand shudders, but also the table on which this hand lies, and dogs begin to bark for a kilometer around.

If you periodically touch her wrist on the other hand with your finger, imitating the "touches" of the Apple Watch, then after a while every tactile notification from the watch she will associate with your touches, which means she will often remember her beloved, and this is so nice, right?

Motivation

Apple Watch. This is an indisputable fact, confirmed by research, articles and statistics. After purchasing a watch for two, we rushed with double zeal to torment bicycles, scooters, do jogging and began to visit the gym more often, although this applies more to me (let Roman Yuryev not blame me!).

Apple's gadget has magically rallied me and my soulmate in terms of a healthy lifestyle, and looking back, I understand what the desire was, and then a bit of sports and healthy eating firmly entered our lives. It happened by itself, and for this thanks Apple Watch.

Contribution to the future

I am sure that on the eve of every holiday, be it a birthday, new year, Valentine's Day or any other, everyone racks their brains, what to give their chosen one? So: with the Apple Watch, this problem disappears by itself. Gift solution - new strap! Due to the fact that they can be easily changed, and the Internet and various trading platforms offer beautiful and stylish straps of any color from any material, there will never be a shortage of ideas for the next gift. That is, by purchasing an Apple Watch for yourself and her, you are making an important strategic move for the future.

Stop swapping razors, socks and eau de toilette. Give me new straps!

Technologies

We use it all the time, when we are not together, no matter within one city or during business trips to other villages and villages. Pulse rate transmission and graphic cute “ karakul" each other. Believe me, even on days of terrible steam at work, worth spending just 8 seconds to convey your heartbeat to your beloved. You don't need to write novels in iMessage or VKontakte, because the main attention is.

It's like flowers: there is no practical use, but a loved one immediately understands what you think of her. So transferring heart rate from one Apple Watch to another equate to a digital bouquet... So that's it. Well, graphic hearts that can be addressed from your watch to a beautiful lady's watch are a very nice feature of the Apple Watch; touches every time I get something drawn.

Conclusion

Women's wrist watch Apple Smart Watch designed for confident women who lead an active lifestyle. The device supports several programs, which allows you to always be on the wave of events and remain stylish at the same time.

Photo: Apple Watch on a woman's hand

iWatch has released a new series of smartwatches in two different sizes - 38 or 42 mm. Which Apple Watch is better to buy and how it differs is described in detail in the next article. Basically, 38 mm smart watches are liked by girls, and 42 mm are preferred by men. Apple Watch 42 looks voluminous on a woman's hand.

iWatch is undoubtedly a very user-friendly and, importantly, stylish gadget. They are perfect for both men and women. Many ladies who just want to buy such a watch have questions: how to choose an Apple Watch for women so that they do not look too masculine on a fragile woman's handle?

For girls leading an active lifestyle

To begin with, the Apple iWatch wristwatch is perfect for girls with an active lifestyle, and they always want to keep abreast of events, and at the same time remain stylish.

Female type and type of wristwatch Apple Watch: 3 variants of bracelet models

The world-famous company presented three different iWatch lines (all variety of watches from Apple are shown in the photo):

1. The classic version has clear lines and a strict design, so they will look great on the elegant handle of a business woman. The case and strap are made of stainless steel, which makes the device elegant.
2. iWatch for sporty girls has a comfortable and durable silicone strap equipped with a reliable lock.
3. The Edition smartwatch is framed in 18K gold for a modern and expensive look. The company presented only two colors:

• pink;
• classic yellow gold.

But what color Apple Watch 4 to choose should be decided by the customer herself.

Photo: Apple watch female variants

Womans' Watch called the Apple Watch, it is a multifunctional and stylish device at the same time. The developers even took into account the fact that a woman's wrist is much more graceful than a man's, so the watch dial is different from the strap.

In addition to their stylish design, they are also comfortable and easy to use, despite their versatility. Also, iWatch developers took into account that the wrist of women is thinner and sleeker than men, so they differ in the dial and type of strap.

Appearance

Outwardly, these two gadgets are the same, only the size of the watch itself and the strap differ. The 38 mm gadget is visually smaller and has a smaller strap girth. The weight of the device itself is slightly different.

Women's watch Apple Watch: specifications

Let's take a look at the technical specifications, they are the same in both devices.

• the body is made of stainless steel;
• internal memory - 8 GB;
• RAM - 512 MB;
• Wi-Fi;

Every Apple Watch has standard features and built-in sensors. The 42mm Apple Watch has a more powerful battery than the 38mm one.

Why do girls choose Apple Watch?

The company has always been distinguished by the production of only high-quality products, so it is natural that iWatch have undeniable advantages:

1. iWatch cannot be stolen. At first glance, it seems that the straps of branded gadgets are weak, and they can be opened without problems, but this is not so. In addition, if you strengthen the protection, then even after removing the gadget, you must enter.
2. Electronics does not become boring, if necessary, and women watch apple watch will take on a completely different look.
3. The electronics charge is enough for the whole day, subject to active use. As a last resort, if there is too little power left, iWatch will automatically go into saving mode.
4. With a smartwatch, you no longer have to constantly reach for your iPhone to check your mail, as all messages are displayed on the watch face.
5. On the dial, you can independently change and choose what you need, which is very convenient, especially if you lead an active lifestyle.

Photo: Elegant female types of iWatch smartwatches for iPhone

Women's bracelets for wrist smart watches designed for self-sufficient individuals. Apple Watch is easy to

Reading the characteristics of the Apple Watch, you probably noticed that the company offers two variations of watches in size - 38mm and 42mm. Someone hastened to call them male and female, naturally a smaller size will look better on a miniature female hand. True, in reality you will not find much difference. The question naturally arises, which option should be preferred?

And here Apple decided to offer maximum comfort in choosing a smartwatch. If you go to the Apple Store, you can find a section there to help you imagine the real dimensions of wearable electronics. You need a tab Shop, where there is a separate section Apple Watch. Learn More the link is under each device model and it will open a key for you Compre case size and View Pricing.

The application will open the original size of the smart watch, and it does not matter what size the screen is displayed on. By putting the smartphone to your hand, you can see how this or that accessory will look on your hand.

Dimensions and weight

Apple Watch Sport: 38mm vs 42mm

In addition, various variations of straps and bracelets are offered to your attention, where the rubber strap at $ 49 became the most affordable, and you will have to pay $ 449 for a metal analog. Magnetic chargers were pleasantly surprised by their relatively low prices - $ 29- $ 39.

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Good day!

Apple Watch 3 went on sale quite recently and I was already lucky enough to own it! I already have experience with Apple Watch Series 1 Sport 38mm in a silver case, so I decided to upgrade the next model and chose the steel 42mm.

In Russia, the steel version of the watch is not yet available for sale, my model was bought in Japan.

The steel version of the watch is available in two colors: black and white.

Spot series in three: black, silver and rose gold.

Previously, it seemed to me that the 42 mm size is a version exclusively for men, that on a fragile female hand they would look heavy and this is true, but now it does not bother me, all the same, with a 42 mm screen, it is much more convenient for me, and to give the watch more Feminine - I ordered some pretty feminine straps on ebay.

Agree that for girls, the ability to change straps is very useful, because we love different styles of clothing, as well as our mood and color preferences are changeable. And the Chinese brothers help us save on original straps, which gives us the opportunity to have 3-4 replacement accessories in stock, at the price of one original (and after buying a watch, there will hardly be money left for replacement accessories)

New Apple Watch Series 3 manufacturer positions an order of magnitude higher their younger brothers, for the following reasons:

• more powerful processor;
• in this regard, Siri began to speak, i.e. answer by voice to a voice request (previously, the answer was only in the form of text);
• Improved retina screen, it became twice as bright (this is useful in bright sunlight) ;;
• More powerful battery (should be enough for 2 days of active use, to be honest, Apple Watch Series 1 Sport was enough for 2 days too);
• Water resistance: you can swim and take a shower in the watch (it's better to swim in fresh water, sea water will easily damage the watch case);
• Built-in GPS module;
• Barometric altimeter (the watch is sensitive to changes in altitude, i.e. it understands movement up or down and can take this into account when measuring physical activity);
• Microchip for wireless communication (the watch can work independently from the phone, but this is only possible if your operator supports this function. In Russia, not a single mobile operator so far supports this function and it is not known when it will become)

This is how the watch packaging now looks:

For comparison, the previous model had a completely different box shape, in my opinion, less compact:

When you open the box, we immediately see the clock in this form:

The watch lies on such a plastic stand, which can later be used as a "base" for this watch:

As usual, the set includes two sizes of straps S / M and M / L:

Wireless charging station (magnetically attached to the back of the watch and thus charges it):

The charging wire is now 1 m long, my previous Apple Watch Series 1 Sport had a 2 m wire length, but for me this is not important, so charging will take up less space on the road.

New and old clocks nearby:

If you, like me, change the model of the watch, then when you link it to your iphone, all the settings of the old clock will switch to the new ones, i.e. those screens that you configured earlier will automatically appear on the new watch.

By the way, Apple Watch Series 3 is compatible with iphone models starting from 5S and you need to update to the latest version of IOS 11.0.1 to sync.

For those who are not familiar with Apple smartwatches, I will explain: on your phone, you can customize a great variety of screens on your watch to your taste and color, to make it clearer I will show you how it looks in the phone menu:

You can change the screens according to your mood and needs by simply flipping, here are possible variations on this topic:

Screens with views of nature and various world megacities change over the course of the day and the time of sunrise and sunset in your region, i.e. For example, you have a London screensaver, when morning is dawn on your screensaver, in the afternoon the sun is at its zenith and at sunset the sun gradually sets on the clock screen and a night city appears, this is how it looks:

Honestly, I really like this feature. A trifle, of course, but very nice!

Another important feature of the "smart watch" is that when you slightly change the angle of your hand to see the time, the screen lights up automatically and you see the time and other information from the screen (weather or physical activity, time in another region, etc.) ).

This is how the 42mm watch looks on my hand:

For comparison, I show the dimensions 42mm and 38mm on my hand with the same splash screen:

The main menu power button (wheel) is now colored red for some reason:

To be honest, this design decision surprised me very much, it looks like an amazing red spot on a strict black color (on the steel color of a light watch model, in my opinion, red is even more ridiculous), I solved this issue for myself - by ordering a red strap, later I will add a photo with red strap in the tip (when he gets to me).

An example of working with applications on the watch:

As I mentioned, clicking on the "red button" takes us to the main menu, in which we see the icons of all applications available on the watch:

I chose the weather (the cities that interest you in this menu can be customized to your liking):

I chose the Google maps menu and set the object I want to get to, the clock gives out the route:

This is how the back panel of the clock looks like (absolutely the same as before, nothing has changed):

The basic set comes with a silicone black strap, which has a very comfortable buckle, everything is thought out so that the buckle cannot get wrinkled or deteriorate in use:

When swiping from top to bottom: we see the latest notifications (messenger messages, sms, missed calls, activity update progress).

When swiping from bottom to top we see this menu:

Top leftbadge- work of the watch from cellular communication autonomously (the function that is not yet supported by cellular operators in Russia).

A drop- cleaning the wheel from moisture after interacting with water. By clicking on it, the phone says the actions that must be taken with the wheel so that the water comes out.

AND there was a "flashlight" mode it works in three variations: just a white screen, a flickering screen, and a red screen. I checked the mode - it really works like a flashlight in a dark room (another trifle, but nice).

flashlight mode

For comparison, this is how the same menu looked like in the first model:

Useful functionality of the Apple Watch:

• answer calls without taking out the phone (conveniently while driving);
• receive SMS messages from messengers to the watch and display them on the screen, the ability to reply to messages with short options (ok, okay, no, of course, no problem) or you can dictate the answer, the watch transforms voice into text (convenient in class, meetings, cinema, theater);
• control of daily activity, calculation of calories spent per day;
• the watch reminds you of the necessary rest or planned exercise;
• pulse control;
• mobility (using maps, weather, Siri, making phone calls from watch using Siri)

Summing up, the fundamental differences for me personally between new and old watches:

• a large screen is much more convenient and useful for me;
• I like the watch in the steel case more, firstly, this model has a sapphire crystal, and secondly, you feel that you are wearing a serious watch, in the aluminum case I had the feeling that the watch is plastic and very fragile, also the glass and case are easily scratched, therefore had to use a cover. Now I don't need a cover.
• water resistance - when hit by a shower, washing dishes and in other cases of contact with water, the watch is protected!
• the possibility of autonomous work of the watch from the phone (I think soon many operators will start supporting this function);
• improved calorie counting and heart rate measurement system;
• response time - the watch works many times faster than its younger brothers.

It seems to me that the differences between the models of the old and new watch series are not fundamental at the moment (given the controversial situation with the support of copying a SIM card to a watch).

For me personally, the watch case and the screen size are more important, which noticeably affects the functionality.

But in any case, a "smart watch" is more of a toy than a really necessary thing, although in our rhythm and lifestyle, perhaps soon they will become a necessity!

The price of my watch model in the official Apple Store was 79,000 Japanese prices, which in terms of rubles at the current exchange rate of 40,000.

Update from 10/16/2017, as promised - photos of the interchangeable red strap in the style of Hermes: