Apple Watch Could Do for Fitness What iPod Did for Music - East Idaho News

Apple Watch Could Do for Fitness What iPod Did for Music

  Published at

9914 AplWatch Hero Tumble PRINT?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1410299759379Apple(CUPERTINO, Calif.) — The new Apple Watch was unveiled Tuesday at the tech giant’s much-anticipated event in Cupertino, California.

Besides a screen sharp enough to rival a high-end high-definition TV, the sleek device packs a healthy dose of fitness monitoring features. And while many of those features can be found on various fitness devices already on the market, Apple’s first foray into the wearable tech market could potentially be the breakout hit.

The full specs for the Apple Watch weren’t released on Tuesday, but we know it will track steps, heart rate, mileage, calories and sleep, and its GPS system will sync up to the iPhone. Apple has developed two different apps that should intrigue both gym rats and casual movers. And third-party apps are expected to follow.

Apple’s “activity” app keeps track of any movement you do throughout the day. The “workout” app tracks the more intense movement of workouts and sports.

Apple CEO Tim Cook noted that the Apple Watch will be compatible only with relatively recent versions of the iPhone, starting with the iPhone 5. The cost starts at $349 and it comes in two different sizes and three different collections: Watch, Watch Sport and Watch Edition.

Users can choose from with six swappable bands, including a moisture-wicking sports band. Plus Apple touted the ability to personalize the interface.

Cook sidestepped the issue of how long the device will last between charges. But if it requires a daily charge as some tech blogs have speculated, users too lazy to get up off the couch may be too lazy to plug in their watch quite so often.


Copyright 2014 ABC News Radio

SUBMIT A CORRECTION