There’s no denying the popularity and utility of Apple’s original smart-watches; they allowed iPhone users to manage messages and calls even without their phones physically with them, and the 2nd iteration was even designed to be an effective fitness tracker as well; it was even waterproof, a quality that is hard to come by in regards to tech gadgets. Furthermore, the ApplePay feature has become more widespread in recent years thanks to the booming popularity of the new model of Apple Watch.
This app, which connects to your payment cards, is well-liked by many people for how it lets you pay for your purchases at many stores and retail outlets without needing to rummage around in your purse or wallet for your debit or credit cards; instead, all you need to do is tap your smart-watch to the card reader and you’re all set to go.
And with the Apple Watch 2 already so successful, some people are wondering how much an improvement the 3 could really be, and whether or not they should invest in the newest model.
Ultimately, whether to purchase the newest Apple smart-watch is a decision you’ll need to make for yourself depending on your needs and budget, but we’re here to help you make a well-informed decision. Therefore, we’ve compiled a quick list of the benefits and upgrades of the Apple Watch 3, which is the newest model currently available (although there are some rumours about the Apple Watch 4 currently being in development).
A Few Differences Between the Apple Watch 2 and the Apple Watch 3
The 3 is a tiny bit smaller than the 2, thanks to Apple finding a way to fit an LTE cellular antenna inside the screen of the watch itself instead of having it in the wristband like before.
The 3 also uses an eSIM card, which helps to reduce the size while also letting your smart-watch retain the same phone number as your main smart-phone (this also resolves a common problem that many smart-phones experiences, which is that they often need a separate phone number of their own; because the Apple Watch 3 syncs up with your smart-phone completely, there is no need for two phone numbers).
The 3 can sync with more devices than ever before, a feature that is incredibly useful if you use your smart-watch for fitness tracking. Now, it can not only track your heart-rate but can even sync up with compatible treadmills and exercise equipment to record and assess your fitness information.
The Apple Watch, a barometric altimeter that can keep track of elevation data. This can help if you’re participating in physical activities like biking, hiking, skiing, or running that might involve you going up or down notable inclines. And unlike the 2, which is reliant on the main iPhone’s altimeter for this data collection, the 3 can do it independently, allowing you to leave your phone behind entirely when going out to exercise.
The 3 is said to operate faster and more efficiently than the 2 thanks to an improved dual-core processor chip, and also with better Wi-Fi performance than its predecessor thanks to the new LTE cellular antenna.
These are just a few of the more notable differences between the 2nd and 3rd iterations of the Apple Watch, but we hope they’ve been able to give you at least a basic idea of what an upgrade to the latest model might entail for you. If you are seriously considering investing in the latest smart-watch, we encourage you to do some additional research on the subject to ensure that you’re well-informed about your purchase.
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