Apple CEO Tim Cook went the “one more thing” route at the end of the company’s Flint Center media event today and revealed the Apple Watch, the company’s first-ever dedicated wearable. Cook said that Apple had to go back to the drawing board in order to create interfaces that worked with a tiny screen, meaning that the company had a lot to reveal—and explain—during the (long) presentation.
Apple Watch launches “early next year” at a starting price point of $349, so in-depth reviews won’t appear for some time. For now, though, we have gathered the few pictures we do have into one place. Together, they illustrate many common functions of the watch.
Ars reporters on site at Apple’s media event will weigh in later today with hands-on pictures and impressions of the new device.
This image doesn’t compare the two Apple Watch face sizes; this is the larger size.
This image doesn’t compare the two Apple Watch face sizes; this is the larger size.
Apple debuted four types of wristbands in all at the Apple Watch event.
Apple debuted four types of wristbands in all at the Apple Watch event.
Metal!
Metal!
Apple debuted four types of wristbands in all at the Apple Watch event.
Metal!
So metal. (Stainless steel, to be precise.)
Use the digital crown to select from apps on this selection screen.
A closer look at the app selection screen.
A closer look at the crown used to select those apps.
Heartrate monitor!
The heartrate monitor in perspective.
How many watch faces can you imagine? Apple has many on offer.
For example, here’s Mickey on the “Apple Watch” edition of the device, paired with a black leather strap.
The “Apple Watch Sport,” paired with a fluoroelastomer band.
The “Apple Watch” edition sporting a blue leather strap.
Use your finger to draw or tap picture messages to your contacts.
Guts.
Let’s get physical.
When you receive a text…
…you get some automatic response options, along with the ability to record a voice message or send an animated emoji.