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The Apple Watch Series 1 38mm features a compact design with a 38mm aluminum case and a Retina display measuring 1.5 inches diagonally. It runs on the apple S1P dual-core processor, which provides improved performance compared to the original Series 0. The device includes 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage, allowing for app installations and music storage.
This model operates on watchOS, supporting features such as notifications, fitness tracking, and third-party apps. The Series 1 includes an optical heart rate sensor for continuous heart rate monitoring and an accelerometer for activity tracking. It lacks GPS and cellular connectivity, relying on a paired iPhone for location services and calls.
Battery life is rated at up to 18 hours under typical usage, with a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. charging is done via a magnetic charging cable. The watch supports Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for wireless connectivity.
The device is water-resistant but not suitable for swimming or submersion.It includes a microphone and speaker for voice commands and phone calls when connected to an iPhone. The watch supports Siri for voice control and integrates with Apple’s Health and Fitness apps.the Apple Watch Series 1 38mm provides essential smartwatch functions with a focus on fitness tracking and notifications, powered by the S1P chip and watchOS. It is compatible with iPhone 5 or later models running iOS 11 or higher.