Apple Watch Series 3 Specs, Price Reviews: Majority of Pre-Orders are for the Cellular Smartwatch
Apple has unveiled the latest installment in their Watch Series at the recent fall event on Sept. 12. Tech enthusiasts can choose between two configurations, one with cellular capabilities and one without.
Apple Watch Series 3 is currently available for pre-orders. The smartwatch with cellular as well as LTE capabilities is available for at least $399. Its standard version, on the other hand, costs $329.
The LTE-enabled version accounts for the 80 to 90 percent of smartwatch pre-orders, says a KGI Securities analyst.
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With the Watch Series 3, tech enthusiast will spare themselves the trouble of lugging their iPhone around. Owners of the smartwatch will be able to answer calls, send text messages through Siri, and listen to tunes wherever.
Even when iPhone owners leave their smartphone at their home, they will be able to receive notifications through the smartwatch.
The smartwatch comes with LTE support and an upgraded version of Apple's virtual assistant, Siri. Tech enthusiasts will now be able to hear Siri respond to commands instead of having to read replies off the screen.
Apple Watch Series 3 comes with a dual-core processor, making it 70 percent faster. It also has a W2 chip, bringing the Wi-Fi faster by 85 percent and the Bluetooth's power efficiency up to 50 percent.
Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T are now offering different monthly plans for the device. To note, these are hooked up to the owners' iPhone account.
Verizon offers a $10 monthly plan which includes cellular and data needs. Sprint is offering $15 a month for unlimited text, music streaming, and call answering services. Those who sign up to autopay will receive a $5 discount. T-Mobile has a $10 monthly plan for unlimited 4G LTE. As for AT&T, the company offers the Apple Watch Series 3 with monthly plans starting at $19.99
Shipments will start on Sept. 22. On the same day, the smartwatch will hit the shelves.
