It also features international emergency calling

Sep 10, 2019 19:54 GMT  ·  By

Apple today unveiled the 5th generation Apple Watch smartwatch, which features an always-on Retina display, as well as built-in compass and international emergency calling.

Powered by the watchOS 6 operating system, which launches September 19th, the Apple Watch Series 5 is here and it's the first of its kind to ship with the next-generation Retina display with always-on function, which means that the display will always stays alive whenever you need it. This won't affect battery life, as Apple implemented new hardware to offer users the same 18 hours battery life on the Apple Watch Series 5 models, similar to the Apple Watch Series 4.

"Apple Watch Series 5 features an innovative new display that allows the time and important information to remain visible at all times. Each watch face has been carefully optimized for the new display and to preserve battery life, the screen intelligently dims when a user’s wrist is down and returns to full brightness with a raise or a tap," said Apple. "This combination of hardware innovation and incredible software design allows Apple Watch Series 5 to offer all-day 18-hour battery life."

Built-in compass, international emergency calling, and more

Apple Watch Series 5 also comes with a built-in compass and an updated Maps app to offer users a much better navigation device right on their wrist. A new Compass app will show latitude and longitude, heading, incline, and current elevation. To provide users with extra personal safety when traveling, the Apple Watch Series 5 also features international emergency calling available in numerous countries.

Apple Watch Series 5 will be available in aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic cases in various finishes with several bands. The Apple Watch Nike and Apple Watch Hermès editions will be refreshed as well. The price starts at $399 USD for the Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) model and $499 USD for the  Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) model. It's available for pre-order today from apple.com and the Apple Store app, and will hit the shelves on September 20th.

Apple Watch Series 5 with built-in compass
Apple Watch Series 5 with built-in compass
Apple Watch Series 5 with new Meridian face
Apple Watch Series 5 with new Meridian face
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Apple Watch Series 5 with titanium case
Apple Watch Series 5 with titanium case
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Apple Watch Series 5 with international emergency calling
Apple Watch Series 5 with international emergency calling

Apple Watch Series 5 (6 Images)

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