History of the Apple Watch

We’re going to take a peek inside the secretive Apple Watch development process and the updates it’s received since its introduction. When Tim Cook unveiled the Apple Watch in September 2014, it ushered in a new era for the company since Apple had never made a wearable device before. And as you can imagine, it was no overnight project. In fact, the foundation of the Apple Watch stretches all the way back to 2002, when Apple’s design team requested several high-end sportswatches from Nike.

[@AppleExplained]

Next Apple Watch design: Rectangular or circular?

[@chanzwera5097]

Apple Explained circular

[@Jeromeromesheltonrecordspolice]

Apple Explained great video I love it Greg keep up the good work I love your content you’re the best Apple historian KZbinr.

[@Craftedz]

Apple Explained circular

[@bibasik7]

Rectangular.

[@jedwardoo]

Rectangular please. Circle wastes so much real estate in both production and usage of the device.

[@ididanoopsie9321]

Apple Watch sounds way better than iWatch.

[@authorofone]

Monica Sherley like Apple Mac and Apple TV

[@poedameron8160]

Iwatch you 😑

[@clariecec9101]

too many people are copying the "i" name that Apple had to switch it up.

[@artwithamythest9098]

iWatch sounds like iWatch you

[@YdaRisi]

TheBetterPixel Apple TV is the same as it is today

[@333panda]

**not as much functionality as an iPhone did at its realease** Bruh . It’s . A . Watch

[@prismstudios001]

It’s about time......

[@mrknarf4438]

Even the smartphone was just a phone before. No apps, messaging, internet, mails, music... Just call, and receive calls. It's no excuse.

[@Xx_B0nGwAt3r_xX]

I’m surprised it can count steps 😂

[@Xx_B0nGwAt3r_xX]

Rand al'Thor for some reason it said 168 for me so you know what I did :3

[@petervansan1054]

it's also useless gadget

[@jammywammyslammy]

“First wearable device” iPod nano:hold my clip

[@user-bd1kr6cq7l]

Kamrie Standerfer lmao

[@LionsMagicRaysWolverines]

The watch that came out in that clothing line in 1985: am I a joke to you

[@sagew7377]

I still use the first Apple Watch ever released (“series 0”) with my iPhone 11 Pro Max. Honestly it’s just fine, does all that I need it to do at a decent speed. I’ll probably upgrade to the series 5 but it’s not high on my list. Thanks for such a great product, Apple.

[@tomasplunksnis1087]

Have you upgraded yet?

[@sagew7377]

@@tomasplunksnis1087 yup, I got the series 5 stainless steel model. Big fan! My original’s screen finally ended up popping out and the battery was bulged a bit.

[@computernerdinside]

@@sagew7377 I was curious how well the battery was holding.

[@sagew7377]

@@computernerdinside it was lasting all day up until that point but I guess it’s a pretty common issue after a while on the first gens to pop the screen out. My buddy’s did it 4 years ago so I suppose I got lucky. The upgrade really was worth it though and I’m pretty sure I’ll have this current one at least 5 years!

[@computernerdinside]

@@sagew7377 Huh. A battery replacement would save your last one, too, if you want a backup.

[@aurra7756]

Viewers: Aww,this video will be less than 3-4 minutes Greg: *Makes it more than 11 minutes*

[@davidsprouse1697]

Lucario The Aura Gamer he does that so he can stuff it with midrolls

[@dre400]

I bought the first gen watch when it was released. And have used it almost every single day since. The battery still holds up great where i use about 40% in a day. The watch was a little slow to begin with, but havent become any slower at all with time. It’s so convinient to get your notifications on your wrist and condsidering how long it has been in use, it’s definitely worth it

[@joshxkerrigan]

I liked my Apple Watch when I bought it, but you’re right: smart watches get outdated. I’m still wearing my (3+ year old, now) stainless steel first gen Apple Watch, and it’s on it’s last leg. If it’s not the battery issues, it’s the software, the watch gets so bogged down just responding to the OS that I hardly use it for what I used to. Now it’s mainly a timepiece/music control, can’t do much more than that at this point.

[@nicbray1673]

I can relate; when I first got the watch in early may, it was very cool and worked flawlessly and saved me time from having to pull out my phone to read a text and the battery depending on how much I used it lasted for a few days. But now using the watch I find it very frustrating and often time consuming depending on what I’m trying to do for example iMessage on the watch hardly works and almost all third party apps don’t work at all so trying to do anything on the watch other then check the time and date is unpleasant and time consuming were as before the exact opposite. It would be nice if apple fixed the issues Plaguing the 1st addition Apple Watch instead of focusing on the newest device (3rd Gen Apple Watch)

[@ejakaegypt]

Agreed I have a series 2, I hardly use it but I never leave home without it lol

[@overknight5278]

joshxkerrigan i didnt notice much difference between my series 1 and 3, not too much laggy, its like the difference between a 6 and a 7, very little... o my opinion I do notice a lot of lag when using games like pong BUT who plays games I lasted a week with the s1 before giving it to my mom and got the s3. But not b/c of lag or anything... she just wanted a watch and well might as well upgrade since i thought the s1 was decent I only really use it to tell time When im in a sketchy area Or dont wanna take my iphoneX out of my skinny jeans to change a song 😂 I mean also again using it as just a time pice Also i occasionally walk aroinf the house and let my phone charge in my room and i can rely like that and my mom does the same Either way, i again never noticed an issue with my s1 and s3, both are very similar and even in speed its such a minuscule difference I actually also gave my mom an iphone 6 (my 7 was broken and well i have my X) Her 6 was really slow so i replaced the battery and... somehow, it runs as fast as my X, but since i did that battery replacement (and probably the 8th screen replacement that phone has had) the speaker is out and the back glass cracked (the camera lens) and now she is in need of an update BUT my 7 doesnt work on her carrier POINT IS it might also be the battery, b/c somehow that 6 opened just slightly slower then my X, and oddly enough her battery lasts just slightly more in day to day usage now (and i have an oled display with a jailbroken iphone, with dark mode) It might actually just be your battery... you have used it for 3-going into 4 years now

[@JDNGAMER]

joshxkerrigan really my first gen iwatch still works well. No lag and I use it every day. But I have to concur about the battery being bad now.

[@kcbc9037]

Sounds more like issues with the fact that it’s a first gen product. I’ve daily worn my series 2 since 11/16 and it’s worked flawlessly for the most part. Yeah it gets laggy every now and again but a simple reboot (like you should with any computer) and it’s back to it’s fantastic self.

[@ethanmerritt1936]

I LOVE my Apple Watch!! How in the hell did that New York Times guy have a learning curve? 😂

[@scubasausage]

Hes probably got a low IQ

[@carlitoxb110]

You know, dumb people

[@prismstudios001]

Some people should NEVER be around tech. I have a friend who has had the same iPhone6s since they came out. I was playing with it one afternoon....The poor thing still has the little "Finish setting up your iPhone" notification in settings. Also, she has never given it a passcode or fingerprint ID, and has NO idea what her Apple ID password is. Fun stuff, facepalm! I have the unenviable task of TRYING to teach her how to use her new iPhone Xr when she gets it. I may take up drinking then.

[@cjbeans]

@@prismstudios001 holy shit, good luck, and may all hope be with you

[@Fernando5455Jr]

He’s a dumbass.

[@bibasik7]

I'm not first, and you're not first either. Stop saying that your first, or I'll throw a blue shell.

[@shravdoesstuff]

first lol jk

[@SuperBloxTube]

NOT first.

[@johnsimun6533]

Second?

[@ExpressTacoVille]

Bib ask someone stole your comment

[@amber7498]

I hate when ur first and u get a blue shell thrown at you

[@DylanM15]

Just upgrading from my Series 0 to the Series 5 which I'll have tomorrow. The Series 0 honestly lasted me longer than I expected it too. It was splash resistant, not water resistant at all but I work around water and it would constantly be doused in water and in pools and be fine(besides the water droplets tapping different things on the display, theater mode helped that). I could consistently do 15 min to 1 hour workouts on it and still get to the end of the day. Battery occasionally has some odd days where it'll drain really fast but most of the time it'll last all day still. Primarily have ended up using it for notifications, music, gps, and health/fitness. Excited to get to use some of the more simple newer features that Series 0 hasn't gotten like ECG, Walkie Talkie, and better Siri capabilities.

[@iMadScience]

So glad I’m still using the 1st gen no problem.

[@dykishandfriends]

iMadScience same, ill probably end up buying a newer generation (used of course, because buying brand new is rape price)

[@yur7235]

@@dykishandfriends i use series 0

[@overshabby]

@@yur7235 Same here!

[@brandon_caleb]

I used to watch your videos just to pass time, but now I’m subscribed and watch your videos every single time you upload them. Quality and content has been improving over the past few months 😲 👍🏽 🤩

[@josephbowietaylor]

I still have a series 1 and it works like a dream: I’ll probably upgrade when I upgrade my phone, if it warrants it

[@carlitoxb110]

- buys a watch - returns it because it just tell the time

[@SKYELOVER]

Yeeeessssss

[@yuyas.4823]

This watch.. apparently tells time

[@LEGOGames1000YT]

I've always asked me: if iPhones already have Bluetooth, why iPads (which also have that technology) aren't compatible with the Apple Watch?

[@saturndev]

Would you carry a huge iPad with you to get your GPS model to work?

[@LEGOGames1000YT]

@@saturndev Well, no, you're right. But the iPad's have the Wi-Fi & Bluetooth components to make the connect to an Apple Watch. I'm just thinking about this connection as alternate.

[@SMX815]

I love the Apple Watch & I hope the 5th edition to be different in style & be bold & come out with a circular model. I do love the ECG functionality & the ability to raise help after a fall for example.

[@00SNIVY00]

I have the Series 4 and I love it. I can get it to last about two days before needing to recharge it and it works perfect with other Apple devices.

[@projectmorpheusdj]

great video, always listening on the fans requests as always!

[@johnnyfitzgerald3612]

Wow we went from Phone and Watch To Smartphone and Smart watch

[@mooddoom5782]

I love this video it is so creative and funny I love how he has enough time to do this he is great and I love all of his videos keep doing what your doing because it works I say you need all of the KZbin play buttons

[@WCouselo03]

Please update this video to include the Apple Watch Series 4. Thank you! :)

[@xX_cumtech_Xx]

I wore the iPod Nano as a watch before Apple released the Apple Watch ⌚️

[@TheLikeys]

Now I’m really curious..

[@Roberob1189]

I like the series 2 the best. The regular aluminum one comes with the ceramic backing instead of the composite back on the series 3 aluminum. And that it’s not much different than the 3 itself. All while being way better and quicker than series 1 and Apple Watch original. I just got my series 2 almost 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I love being able to respond to texts while not bothering my iPhone that has KZbin or KZbin tv playing while at work. It’s great.

[@ThaIceCool]

Bobby G. Are you saying the Series 2 was faster than the Series 1? Because it wasn’t. They had the same dual core processor, but they renamed it S1P for the Series 1 while it was S2 for the Series 2. But they were the same ones. Same speed.

[@tristan9169]

I love my series 3 :) got mine last year.

[@josephsciberras4996]

I loved watching this.

[@strxwberrysalad8982]

technically the iPod Nano is wearable since you can clip it to your shirt

[@harry793]

You can get arm straps for phones but I don’t think that counts

[@Starwarsgames66]

I do have to give Apple credit. Apple Watch is absolutely amazing. Combining that with the AirPods I am thoroughly impressed.

[@iamrishio]

I would keep it rectangular and working with current straps - just a but thinner if possible. I also hope they get rid of force touch and replace it with long press like the iphone to keep things consistent and not make the user push down hard on the watch face.

[@CF542]

The Apple Watch 4 is a brilliant device and I love using it. My only real complaint is battery life, especially now that the watch is several months old and the battery wear has shortened its life noticeably.

[@BillJutz]

Excellent video, Can you update it with the Apple Watch 5?

[@Jo24Park]

I‘d love to see a Version2 video of this after the next gen‘s release :)

[@paolosnplo]

1:11 The notch far left guy😂

[@RTStorm]

Wow, I never knew about half these things, nice video!

[@johnmelville604]

Storm vvcc x

[@SosAisMLife]

They have made a wearable product long time ago. It was a iPod nano I had it it was used as a necklace it was great

[@cowgirl9925]

I have an Apple Watch series 3 it’s great I love it it works great with my iPhone 7

[@simphiwendlovu7]

Man, why did you change your back round music?? Was so cool…

[@Brinta3]

I wonder if they’ll put a camera in a future Apple Watch.

[@russelljennings4065]

I love my series 4. Best Apple Watch yet hard to think what series 5 will bring.

[@meplayzrblx2503]

Russell Jennings hi the 5 is out!

[@aiaproductions9319]

I am the future. The 5 is practically the same as the 4

[@spotty6592]

When i first got my apple watch i took it in school all i did to there with the watch is check the time and sometimes play games on it

[@seanrawlinson]

I vote that one of next history videos (after all devices have been explored) should be for iTunes Trailers.

[@wiggliestone8456]

rectangular, definitely rectangular!!

[@jimbeaux89]

Good golly, I absolutely love my Apple Watch! Never knew what all the jazz was about them, until I got one for an amazing deal. Now I don’t want to take it off!!

[@mmvince]

what happened To History of the iMessage

[@AppleExplained]

That'll be up next week!

[@EpicLaith]

Lol it got deleted with iOS 11.4

[@prismstudios001]

EpicLaith 13.2.3

[@shrtkbm]

Series 3 Bluetooth/GPS only here! Waited exactly for the third one. This Apple specialist said to wait when I wanted it for a graduation gift (2014) but the kinks and such would be pretty much gone I was told and I feel I made the right choice

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Very cool video. I didn’t put all the news together in the past like you did Greg. But, then again I don’t have an Apple Watch or care to buy one.

[@Incidental104]

I got my series 3 yesterday for 120$ like wow this is a really good deal

[@riazamod8108]

Great documentary

[@betatube346]

Did Apple ever comment on the fact that they were wearing special Apple Watches since gen 1? The top executives had watches with a red dot on the crown, just like the current ones with Cellular. Were they publicly testing the cellular version?

[@MaxingOutTech]

Who knows?... Maybe...

[@aiaproductions9319]

I absolutely love my Apple Watch! I got an SE for my birthday, absolutely amazing 📱⌚️

[@ECDT1089-EtheLamborghini]

Love my Series 1.

[@GoldnCant]

The next video should be History of the Apple TV?

[@Rullino32]

Satan-sama good idea Boi

[@r4tesen630]

I love this episode

[@KingTechHD]

I had the galaxy gear. Since it had Android 4.3 I was able to unlock it to work w/ iPhone. Bought other Samsung wearables & they rarely change. Love the Watch

[@TheRokas9944]

what features will Watch 4 have? Damn, greatest thing ever made

[@menschlich_veranlagt]

Thank you for the iPod ❤️❤️❤️

[@eficzeri]

Cool vid and I had a nano watch band myself

[@craigmerkey8518]

great history... I love mine... but of course it was a gift...

[@409collum]

You missed the Sony smart watch that debuted in 2012. I had that watch and in 2012 it was a very capable device.

[@KivyKon]

I just bought my apple watch series 3 today and It's really cool.

[@joshuapuntcom]

Akomedias same here

[@laisha.cab6]

How do u enjoy it bc I really want one but I’m not sure server to get the series 3 or 4

[@joshuapuntcom]

Life With L even though the Series 3 is a bit older, it's still relevant. The only differences between the Series 3 & 4 are the design and a few functions. I've been using the Series 3 for almost a week now and I really enjoy it!

[@laisha.cab6]

Joshua van Meuwen thank u for that feedback

[@MaxingOutTech]

Same

[@evilst.management8810]

great voice over

[@zacy0playz23]

Great Video

[@CampDeclan]

By the title of your video, I was hoping to learn what is Series Zero vs. Series 1. No luck.

[@cainman5807]

I still like my S1 I got as a gift years ago. I think I like to see at least an inch bigger as it is now but I like the square shape so I guess we’ll see in 5 more years.

[@TechWalker]

I love the Apple Watch. To this day, it's the best smartwatch I've ever used. Sadly, I switched to Android so I can't wear mine anymore. I love Android, but I also love the Apple Watch. Wish they could work together.

[@DanRustle]

It’s never going to be circular. You cant fit as much info or text in a round smart watch. The rumors are that the bezels are going to be reduced for more screen real estate pretty excited for the next Apple Watch coming out next month

[@yuyas.4823]

Also its gonna look androidy

[@absolutem31]

Lol I still have the first gen and it looks amazing and is very useful.

[@Behind_the_Mac]

I purchased the Apple Watch SE recently and it’s literally changed my life. I love it so much

[@denissmith7671]

Hello! I'm curious how exactly it changed your life? Want to get one but not sure if I really need it

[@perkpetersen9937]

Nice video ⌚️😃👍. Love my Apple Watch Series 3 🙂. Cheers from Denmark

[@madsfrgaardpoulsen2444]

Hejsa

[@slob5041]

Apple didn’t make a watch, they made a classic cellphone

[@tomasplunksnis1087]

The only 1 more thing the Apple Watch needs is a selfie camera for video calls and it would be the perfect smartwatch for me.

[@ReverseBurst]

Alternative title : How apple watch came to be

[@welliam5629]

I would like to see a better and more sleek screen.

[@jonathancineus6424]

We need an update to this one... major changes since then...

[@Diazepamo]

my first apple watch was the 2020 model 6. I like it and when the presentation of the model 7 was released I liked it even better. I thought I maybe buy it. then I thought about the usage of my watch: it is an alarm clock (really good because it vibrates on the arm and is still silent...not like the phone alarm clock); as a step counter, as a classical watch..but that's it....so honestly it wouldn't make much sense to invest like 400 EUR for a new watch (but with a sightly larger screen...at least for myself).

[@riddlerthe9547]

its 1:30am...why am I watching this

[@thedubstepdoge]

Your vids our lit

[@speedyegg3116]

I still have my original Apple Watch. Yes it’s slow and old but it’s just so cool :D

[@Michael-gk9et]

Rectangular please but maybe a little thinner

[@jesseelliott148]

Gosh I like that reachable wrist band Idea! @2:00

[@thomasbridges8809]

Ok I thought I was the only one, I tend to hit my Apple Watch on things too🤣

[@currentlife4518]

yeah my Apple Watch is nice but if you have a large wrist you can hit the two buttons and take a screenshot when you hit them (leaning on a table)

[@louism292]

Can you redo this the way you redid iphone and ipad videos, as a timeline with pictures and specs

[@catchyanime748]

At 3:53 And now Samsung did it again. They released galaxy fold just to show everyone that they made it first. And when Apple releases later, their fan would rush out of nowhere to hate.

[@mshaheerarshad]

True. Samsungbitch have some insecurity issues in their minds.

[@TyomoChannel]

Hello! I’m Japanese. I love your videos!

[@AppleExplained]

こんにちは！はじめまして :) I've visited Japan twice and love it very much. Such a beautiful country. Thanks for watching!

[@OG-vb1pl]

Weeb:')

[@peanut6831]

wonder when the series 7 will come because i have the 6

[@mmarci23]

I will get this for Christmas

[@uthmanbaksh3530]

I want an Apple Watch but I still haven't bought one yet. Maybe secretly I'm keeping my option open, just in case I switch to Android?

[@agnomymous2198]

The series 7 is my first smartwatch EVER. Until a month ago, I still had my old iPhone 8 (to give you an idea how much catching up I’ve had to do). I’ve had my watch less than a week, and I figured out how it worked as soon as I learned how the crown worked. And a writer for the New York Times couldn’t understand it? 🤦‍♂️

[@TheMaijicalKingdom]

They need to make an Apple Band, with everything an iPhone has! It’s coming!

[@andy4b767]

It was an innovation. Apple did a great job with the Apple Watch!

[@mjp29]

except for the fact that the android watch was already on the market

[@marcuskrogsgaard4555]

@@mjp29 right, but no android watches can even hold a candle to the apple watch. I say this as someone who has used android and ios for multiple years each. Although the release of the pixel watch might change my view...

[@Sandia49]

It’s crazy that Apple’s first wearable has a faster processor and more ram than the first iPhone

[@jimbeaux89]

I love my Nike series 4. I’d like to upgrade to the series 7, but my 4 does what I need it to. And I hope that Apple never goes away from their square platform. It’s unique and practical

[@oo0024]

It’s not unique lol but yes your right it’s definitely practical

[@VictorKidd53]

I have the ticwatch s. Great budget smartwatch

[@quonnieee186]

I still have the iPod Nano 6th gen. :) (gold)

Pretty nice video

[@AlecInstant]

Honestly I really didn’t care for the 1st gen Apple Watch but the 5th was what made it complete with the always on display and all the other innovations since the 1st gen. It really has come a long way. I tried a Samsung watch once. I liked the round display and turning bezel. But it was really really cheap feeling.

[@itsmitko7]

Apple watch Siri-es 3 - Siri talks

[@martenmanna]

please make a video of HISTORY OF MACBOOK AIR