The new Apple Watch Series 4[1] is available today and this new wearable from Apple may have been the best new product[2] launched at the event last week in California. The Apple Watch Series 4 has been "redesigned and reengineered" with a focus on the features that people use the most; health and wellness.
A couple of months ago I sold my Apple Watch Series 3 because I was primarily using Android phones and other wearables, such as the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus[3], were better serving my needs. After watching the Apple announcement for the Series 4 watch I ordered one the minute they were available because the larger display, focus on health and wellness, longer battery life, and ability to still use all of my existing 42mm Apple Watch bands was appealing.
I picked up my Apple Watch Series 4 at the Apple Store and am currently testing it with an Apple iPhone X. I selected the non-LTE model since I only used the last generation with LTE for a total of about 30 minutes over LTE in a year of use. At $10 a month, the cost to use the LTE model was ridiculous and not worth the added cost.
Hardware
The packaging of the Apple Watch Series 4 is interesting this year with an origami style approach where you unfold a few layers to then find the Apple Watch body secured in a microfiber softshell. The straps are located in another area with the charger buried deep inside. It's a bit of an experience just to unbox it.
Apple again has aluminum and stainless steel models, but since I like to use the Apple Watch for exercise I prefer the lighter