Apple Watch host of the Milan Design Week – Webnews

‘ Apple Watch has taken its first steps in Italy: the Milan Design Week has hosted one of the most anticipated events, namely the public presentation of the Italian which is preparing to become the next object of desire of the bitten apple.

Apple Watch proved to fans arrived at the premises of one of the restaurants that orbit the galaxy of renowned chef Carlo Cracco. Sober and minimalist ambience and a wealth of exposed devices allowed to approach the most of the smartwatch Cupertino, although has been possible only wear it and not really try it . On each available drive, in fact, turned a demo loop, such that it was not prove any functionality. A questionable choice and probably a disappointment to the many who rushed to the first meeting, but still in line with the times of the device (not yet available on the Italian market) and with the setting chosen (where the designer wants to have priority over everything else) .

Apple showed their device as a whole: the three interpretations, Apple Watch Sports, Apple and Apple Watch Watch Edition, each available with cash from 38 or 42 mm, all “dressed” with a ‘ wide variety of interchangeable straps. It was possible, however, wear a single model, namely Apple Watch Strap known Milanese mesh (in due homage to the Milan Design Week, which hosted the event). The impression one gets is of a smartwatch light, with extra comfort given by the super flexible strap and so able to fit the wrist of each. Live appreciates the refined aesthetic and elegant, with the outer metal (steel polished to Apple Watch) rounded and curved, and with a slightly curved crystal glass that continues seamlessly into the case.

On the right side are positioned the two physical buttons, the crown and the shortcut key, in the size you would expect from a common wristwatch: no tears, in short, compared to the aesthetic statements related to the tradition. The screen, with Retina display high density, returns images (but mostly texts and icons) super detailed , revealing a excellent contrast and High Brightness , to allow an appropriate reading of the information even in bright conditions.

The back of Apple Watch, in the contact area on the skin, revealing the four LED – infrared and daylight – that enable the measurement of some biometric parameters related to the blood circulation, including the frequency of the heartbeat. Can not get to the bottom in the first approach to the device on the Italian territory, appointment postponed until a later date: Apple has not yet announced when in fact their smartwatch will be marketed nostrano while will make its appearance in some selected countries from 24 April.