It is official now. Apple watch is coming to India on 6th November. Apple watch has been listed on The Apple watch page of its India website which states Available on 6/11.
But Apple has not revealed the price of this highly anticipated watch and we shall come to know about its price in due course of time as many online channels are also expected to sell this watch. Apple smartwatch was unveiled in September 2014 and started selling in April 2015 in many countries.
Apple Watch starts at $349, which if converted to today’s rate of exchange works out to approximately Rs. 23,000, and if we add custom duty and other incidental charges then it could go upto Rs. 29,000. Keeping in view of track-record of Apple as far as Indian pricings are concerned, the base model of this watch will be in the range of Rs. 30,000. The price of Apple watch goes upto $17,000 and we doubt whether Apple will be bringing those expensive variant in the first go. May be later on.
Apple Watch is capable of sending and receiving messages, answering calls to your iPhone, and with Digital Touch, sending something as personal as your own heartbeat. Apple Watch also introduces comprehensive health and fitness apps. Apple Watch is available in three distinct variants—Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition, which are available in two different sizes, 38 mm and 42 mm.The enclosures of Apple Watch are crafted from custom alloys of polished or space black stainless steel, space gray or silver anodized aluminum and 18-karat rose or yellow gold.
Apple Watch runs on iOS-based user interface created specifically for this device. Apple Watch features the Digital Crown, which eanables the users to scroll, zoom and navigate fluidly, without obstructing the display. The Digital Crown also serves as the Home button and a convenient way to access Siri. The Retina display on Apple Watch features Force Touch, a technology that senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to quickly and easily access controls within apps. Apple Watch introduces the Taptic Engine and a built-in speaker that together discreetly enable an entirely new vocabulary of alerts and notifications you can both hear and feel. Apple Watch also features Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 4.0 to pair seamlessly with your iPhone.
Apple Watch includes a very useful Activity app designed to help motivate you to be more active throughout the day, and an all-new Workout app designed to provide the metrics you need during dedicated workout sessions. Apple Watch uses the accelerometer, a built-in heart rate sensor, GPS and Wi-Fi from your iPhone to provide a comprehensive picture of your daily activity.
Apple Watch can be synced with new iPhone 6S series and also with iPhone 6, 5, 5s or 5c running the latest version of iOS 8.
