APPLE SPECIAL EVENTSo it’s no surprise that the Apple Watch Series 5 is
a much more iterative upgrade, akin to the leap from
Series 2 to Series 3. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing
in the new watch to get excited about. Here are five of
the most important new things to know about Apple
Watch Series 5.
It’s got an always-on display
Finally, Apple’s smartwatch has a display that stays lit
at all times. Thanks to a new LTPO (Low‑Temperature
Polycrystalline Oxide) panel, a new light sensor, and
new display driver, the watch face no longer goes
black when you put your wrist down. Instead, it
simply becomes dimmer.
There’s a built-in
compass app
The iPhone has had a digital
compass for a long time, and it’s
finally coming to Apple Watch.
There’s a new Compass app
and compass complications
for watch faces, and you can
see the direction you’re facing
in Maps. Developers will be
able to tie into the compass as
well, which is great for outdoor
activities like hiking.
The Apple Watch’s
Compass app