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Apple Accidentally Leaks Images of Upcoming Apple Watch Series 4 Models With Larger Displays
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Upgraded last year from original to series 3 LTE and it looks like I should have waiting one more year. If that’s an accurate watchface I’m ready to upgrade again.
I love this new face. I’m hopeful that the current screen size will also get similar (or same) face(s) with more complications.
I currently swipe between different versions of the same faces that offer different complications handy for work, home, gym etc. but would like to have one multipurpose face.
I currently swipe between different versions of the same faces that offer different complications handy for work, home, gym etc. but would like to have one multipurpose face.
That's exactly what I'm doing, it's the comments about updating asap based on next to no Information except a picture that looks exactly like all the other previous AWs
That’s not likely. It’s the larger display area that allows the additional complications, bringing it up closer to the same size as the round Android and Tizen displays already putting complications inside the dials. Squeezing all of that into the old smaller display area would likely be too small, though I’m sure Apple could scale it to that size, they tend to be particular about what makes for a good customer experience, and protect customers from themselves ... also, depending on what other new features the 4g watch offers, the new watch face may be a reason to upgrade.
I prefer choice, and Jony Ive indicated he was aware that wearables conveyed the expectation of choice. So it’s just a matter of time. That said, just looking at the new watch face, it’s all but physically round — and if I had to guess, preparing developers and customers for a future round option. But there’s no reason this watch face couldn’t also exist on a round watch. Indeed, just because a watch is round doesn’t mean it won’t also be a cluster f.
Apple is suffering from a major leak that has allowed 9to5Mac to discover images of the upcoming "iPhone XS" models and the Apple Watch Series 4, giving us an idea of what to expect when the new devices are announced on September 12.
As can be seen in the photo below, the new Apple Watch models feature smaller bezels for more visible screen space, which allows for new complications arranged in a round configuration, which could be a nod to the media invites that went out earlier today.
Rumors have suggested the displays of the new Apple Watch models are 15 percent larger, which appears to be in line with the video.
Apple is clearly planning to introduce at least one new watch face, which appears to be able to support a total of eight complications. Four complications are included on the watch face itself, underneath the hands, while another four are located at the edges of the display.
Interestingly, the Apple Watch in the image features a shiny gold enclosure, which appears to be shinier than previous aluminum models, perhaps suggesting a stainless steel option with a gold finish. It could also be shiner in the Apple marketing materials, though.
There's a new hole below the Digital Crown, which is perhaps another microphone, and the Digital Crown has a red outline rather than a full red dot.
Apple will unveil the Apple Watch Series 4 models alongside new 2018 iPhones on September 12, at a 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time event that's set to be held at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus. Apple will live stream the event, but for those who cannot watch, MacRumors will be featuring live coverage both on the site and on our MacRumorsLive Twitter account.
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Looks nice, but we still can't really tell how thick the remaining bezels are because Apple always uses black apps in their marketing to take away focus on the bezels. My main gripe is the crappy battery life, so I hope that gets improved. Also happy they took away that stupid red dial and made it more subtle. Will be a nice addition to my XS plus.
I think it looks great. Have you seen those super expensive Swiss watches? They have crap all over their face, and maybe a tourbillon if you can blow enough cash. Some have a glass back so you can see even more mechanics.
If you glance at that face every hour over days and weeks, you will very, very quickly get used to it, and know what to ignore and what not to.
Keep in mind, that there are plenty of other watch faces you can select. I like that they have this option, at least, of having as much information as possible. If that's not your bag, you can use something like the "Simple" face with 4 complications and no watch numbers (my preferred one). And every complication can be activated or not – it's all your choice.
The only way to get a rectangular watch face that actually fit the rectangular design was to buy a Hermès watch. Why would this be any different?
Day One has required a wrist raise, which is not "always on".
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You're a nice fella!
Love to upgrade as my original series 0 is feeling it’s age now, but whilst I love that watch face, I can’t say it looks like the screen is much bigger. Still looks like a MASSIVE border when you look at the edges.
Take the very bottom of the watch face and make a line to the edge, it is just at after the point the watch corner curves. That’s the same as my watch, perhaps, at most, 1mm lower, but I’m not even sure of that. I thought the border would be much smaller.
Perhaps it needs to be seen in person side by side.
Take the very bottom of the watch face and make a line to the edge, it is just at after the point the watch corner curves. That’s the same as my watch, perhaps, at most, 1mm lower, but I’m not even sure of that. I thought the border would be much smaller.
Perhaps it needs to be seen in person side by side.
The only way to get a rectangular watch face that actually fit the rectangular design was to buy a Hermès watch. Why would this be any different?
Not saying it would be.. just passing along some frustration with the gate keeping of that feature.
If you believe the leaked screen measurement, the red rectangle below represents the new screen. Except the display corners will have to be rounded since I don’t think it’s possible to run the screen to less than 0.5mm from the edge of the body.
The leaked promo appears to be polished stainless steel, which is why it looks different from the rose gold aluminum.
I’m on a Cellular Series 3 and since 6:30am this morning (now 18:13), I’m still on 88%.
Can’t remember the last time I saw it in the 70’s and I do use it for texting and alerts etc, just not for voice calls.
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Only Cellular on the one watch face though isn’t it?
I only have a series 2. I can get through an entire "day" if I don't workout in the morning, but by "day" I mean to about 10pm or so, so forget about going out with it. But if I workout in the morning for an hour or 2 and have it track my workout it will be out of battery by 6 or 7pm. Battery life on these phones should be approaching a week IMO, but at the very minimum 2 full days with heavy use.
It’s not anodised aluminium, it looks like a gold plated stainless steel case, like the frame on the iPhone XS.I wonder if Apple is brining whatever gold they’re adding to the iPhone X to the Apple Watch. It looks different than the current rose gold aluminum Watch. Maybe it’s just the CGI but I’m skeptical.
