The Apple Watch was first released in April 2015, and it marked Apple's entry into the wearables market. While it was not the first smartwatch in the market, it was the first to gain significant attention and become a household name. The Apple Watch 1st generation, also known as Series 0, was the original model and paved the way for subsequent generations of the Apple Watch.
Design
The first Apple Watch was designed with a rectangular shape and rounded corners. It was available in two sizes - 38mm and 42mm, catering to both men and women. The watch's body was made of aluminium, stainless steel, or 18-karat gold, depending on the model. The watch's strap was interchangeable, allowing users to customize their watches with various materials, colours, and styles.
Features
The Apple Watch's primary function was to display notifications from an iPhone, such as incoming calls, text messages, emails, and app notifications. It also allowed users to make and receive calls, send messages, and access Siri. The watch had a built-in accelerometer, gyroscope, and heart rate sensor that allowed it to track fitness activities such as steps taken, calories burned, and distance covered.
Operating System
The first Apple Watch ran on watchOS, a customized operating system based on iOS. The watchOS allowed users to access various apps, including third-party apps, directly from their wrist. However, the apps were limited in functionality compared to their iPhone counterparts. The watchOS also enabled users to customize their watch faces with different complications, including weather, calendar, and activity.
The Apple Watch 1st generation was a significant step forward in the world of wearables. It was the first smartwatch to gain significant attention and paved the way for future generations of the Apple Watch. While the first-generation watch had some limitations, it laid the foundation for subsequent models and helped establish the Apple Watch as the leader in the smartwatch market.