Apple has unveiled its new wearable iWatch at its launch event today as a smart device with a variety of features.
The device, called the Apple Watch, comes in a small and large version and will be available in three models: steel, aluminum and real gold, according to The Guardian.
Kevin Lynch, a former executive for Adobe, said the watch needs an iPhone in order to work. Apple said the watch will work with the tech giant's new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, as well as with the iPhone 5, 5c and 5s.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the Apple Watch represents the next chapter in the company's history, adding that while the device focuses on health and fitness, it is "an extremely precise and customizable timepiece," The Verge reported.
The watch will come with a high-quality sapphire Retina display that can detect force. The device is also able to determine whether the user tapped or pressed the screen. A MagSafe-styled wireless in charger is included and magnetically sticks to the back of the watch. Four rings on the back of the watch act as sensors for detecting heart rate. These sensors feature infrared and visible-light LEDs as well as photosensors.
Activity and Workout apps are included with the Apple Watch to keep track of the user's heart rate, movement and GPS location, which they can do with help from an iPhone, The Verge reported. Three rings are shown on the Activity app to show the user's activity throughout the day. One ring is designed for "Move," the second is for "Exercise" and the third is for "Stand."
The watch will come with a "digital touch" program that allows the user to communicate with the device by tapping a message instead of saying or texting it.
Apple plans to make the Apple Watch available early next year, and the price for the watch will begin at $349.
