The Apple Watch is a smartwatch developed and marketed by Apple Inc.. It integrates fitness tracking, health-oriented capabilities, and wireless telecommunication, syncing with watchOS and other Apple products. The first Apple Watch was released in April 2015 and quickly became the world's best-selling wearable device. As of 2023, an estimated 267.6 million units had been sold.
Key features include telling time with customizable watch faces and viewing and responding to iPhone notifications. It has extensive health and fitness tracking features, such as heart rate monitoring, workout programs, sleep tracking, and activity rings. The Apple Watch also supports features like making calls, sending texts, unlocking an iPhone, and using Apple Pay. The watch can also be used to find a misplaced iPhone by pinging it or causing its LED flash to blink. Over 90% of Apple Watch assembly occurs in China, with factories operated by Foxconn, Luxshare, and Compal. However, some components are now produced in Vietnam and India.
The current models available are the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. The starting price for the Apple Watch SE 3 is $249, the Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $399, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 begins at $799. All models are currently available for purchase through Apple and authorized retailers.