The Apple Watch Series 4 is the newest smartwatch by the tech giant and showcases considerable improvements to the longstanding luxury smartwatch. Unveiled at Apple's Gather Round Event, the new Apple Watch Series 4 features a larger display and a host of hardware upgrades. First and foremost, the newest iteration of the smartwatch utilizes a dual core 64-bit S4 processor. This allows the watch to run twice as fast as its predecessors and run multiple apps at once.
The Apple Watch Series 4 also comes equipped with a new set of health features, including a motion sensor that can track when the user falls based on motions. This feature also notifies emergency services if the user is immobile for over a minute. The watch even features a built-in ECG and has been approved by the FDA as a proper medical device.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Health-focused Wearables
- Wearable technology that incorporates medical device features, such as the ECG monitor, with consumer-level smartwatches will become increasingly popular.
- Increased Processor Power
- As smartwatches become more like mini-computers, there will be a greater need for faster and more efficient processors.
- Multi-use Wearables
- The ability to run multiple apps at once will push wearables to become more diverse in their offerings, making it a more versatile device for consumers.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology
- Technology companies will need to develop more sophisticated wearables to compete in the increasingly popular market of health-focused wearable technology.
- Healthcare
- Hospitals and healthcare providers can integrate the data provided by wearable technology to better monitor patients and provide more accurate diagnoses.
- Fashion
- Fashion companies can incorporate functionality into their designs to appeal to consumers looking for multi-use accessories.
