Apple Watch: New model finally brings screen that will never turn off and other features
Apple has revealed a new Watch, which includes a display that will never turn off.
Until now, users had to dramatically whip their hand up, or tap the display, to make the screen turn on. That meant that the Watch did not show the time, most of the time.
Now it will be always-on, letting people see the time whenever they want.
The Watch will still have a battery that will last all day, Apple said. Using new screen technology, it will be able to last just as long as the existing model.
As well as the new display, it will have a compass and new features that will allow it to call the emergency services wherever it is, Apple said.
The GPS model of the Watch will cost $399, Apple said, and the cellular version will cost $499. Orders open today and will be available in shops from 20 September.
Apple will also keep the older Watch around, selling it for $199.
Apple also introduced new looks for the Watch, including a titanium model.
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So what's the battery life like with all this new technology?
One hour better than the iPhone XR apparently.
Congratulations to anyone who guessed "yet another video".
It's not entirely clear what this one is demonstrating. There's a baby and a candle and someone who dropped their iPhone down a sofa...
Aha, the tagline at the end is "All-day battery life".
Tim Cook is back on stage. He's going to tell us about another iPhone.
And even better iPhone.
It's the iPhone 11 Pro.
Here's those famous coconut/ bowling ball/ button camera lenses.
It's the first iPhone that Apple has called Pro.
It comes in some very professional colours.
The display also has a new name.
It's called the Super Retina XDR display.
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