With the addition of GPS and better swim-proof capability, Apple Watch Series 2 has certainly become more of a fitness tracker. The new, distilled software means it doesn’t have ambitions of acting like a smartphone replacement but more like a useful accessory for health purposes.
Just like its predecessor, the Apple Watch Series 2 initially comes in three models. The least expensive aluminum model starts at $369; the stainless steel model that starts at $549; and a ceramic model that starts at $1,249.
It should be noted that all of these models have the same internals, just different external materials.
There is also a Nike-branded version of the sports watch that shipped late last month. It is geared specifically toward runners.
The aesthetics are a bit different than other models of the Apple Watch Series 2. Most noticeable is a specially perforated band that Apple described as light, breathable, and lightweight. And on the software side, the interface is distraction free, a shortcut takes the user straight to run tracking, and basic metrics like calorie count and steps are a tap away.
Apple has even gone ahead and upgraded the original Apple Watch with a faster processor and a lower starting price point of $269. With the addition of WatchOS 3 software, the first-gen watch will get many of the features of the newer one.