Apple has launched its most expensive and aspirational product, announcing an internet-connected smartwatch (featured above) that will cost as much as £13,500 [$17,000].
Searching for a new product to diversify from its smartphones and computers, the company’s first smartwatch will go on sale on 24 April, with cheaper versions starting at £299 [$349]. It will initially be sold in the UK, US, Australia, China and Japan, chief executive Tim Cook revealed at an event in San Francisco.
While all the buzz has been about whether the smartwatch will be as game changing as the iPhone was when it was launched in 2007, it is far from the only (or sexy) smartwatches in the market. Here are five of the very best.
Spoiler alert: They are all cheaper than the Apple Watch whose cheapest version will retail from around $300.
Sony Smartwatch 3 (£189)
A square-screened device running Android Wear software, with GPS built in, three-day battery life, and a waterproof design.
Pebble Time (£119)
More than 67,000 people have so far pre-ordered this smartwatch on Kickstarter, with its week-long battery life its main selling point.
Samsung Gear S (£270)
The Gear S can be used as a standalone mobile phone for texting, calling and web browsing, although it needs a separate mobile contract.
Motorola Moto 360 (£200)
One of relatively few smartwatches with a round screen, this is the most attractive Android Wear device, but like the Apple Watch must be charged daily.
LG G Watch R (£200)
Another round-screened Android Wear device, this is chunky but its battery lasts for two days, and it’s also waterproof.
H/T: Guardian
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