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8 cool things the Apple Watch 4 can do

Here are 8 cool things the Apple Watch 4 can do, including a few you might not know about. The new Apple Watch 4 packs a ton of exclusive new features that you won't find on the Apple Watch 3 or older models, even with the free WatchOS 5 upgrade.

You'll love the big new screens and improved watch faces, but that's not all you get. Apple is packing a ton of exciting technology into the new Apple Watch that might surprise you.

After several years of the same design, Apple is upgrading the new Apple Watch with a massive screen upgrade, better battery life when training with GPS, and epic new heart health features that you want to use. There's even a potentially life-saving feature that can make you miss out and buy any senior in your life a new Apple Watch 4.

8 cool things the Apple Watch 4 can do (that the Series 3 can't)

Apple Watch 4 buyers will want to use all of the great Apple Watch 4 features we list below so you can get the most out of your device. These features are all new for Apple Watch 4. You can check out this massive list of things the Apple Watch can do to learn more about everything you can do with the device on watchOS 5.

  1. Take an ECG at any time
  2. Offer better phone calls and Siri
  3. Detect a fall and call 911 if necessary
  4. Give haptic feedback from Digital Crown
  5. Show off screen with epic new watch faces
  6. Lasts longer when tracking outdoor workouts
  7. Use up to eight complications at once
  8. Run apps and respond faster than the Apple Watch 3

The Apple Watch 4 starts at $399 for the smallest size and $499 for the smallest size with LTE connectivity. Apple still sells the Apple Watch 3, which is more affordable but can't do everything the newer model can. The specifications are the same for the aluminum Apple Watch and the stainless steel Apple Watch and for both sizes. The only difference between the GPS and GPS+LTE models is that you can use the LTE models without your iPhone for most functionality. You still need an iPhone to share the phone number and manage other features.


Here are the best new things the Apple Watch Series 4 can do. Use it to get the most out of your watch, decide which Apple Watch to buy, and decide if you should upgrade to the Apple Watch 4. The Apple Watch includes all the great upgrades from the Apple Watch 3, plus of these new features.

Also be sure to check out 50 cool things the Apple Watch can do. You should also check out our list of the best Apple Watch bands and the best Apple Watch accessories.