As expected based on the many leaks ahead of today's event, Apple has announced a new version of their Apple Watch which they're dubbing the "Series 2." It doesn't look a whole lot different on the outside, but it's definitely got some nice upgrades on the inside. First of all, the Series 2 Apple Watch is now fully waterproof up to a depth of 50 meters, which is a nice upgrade over the original which was pretty water-resistant itself but only officially certified as "splash proof." Apple isn't joking around with their waterproofing either, as they've ran the new Apple Watch through rigorous underwater tests to simulate years of use underwater and there are new workouts specific to swimming activities. As someone who newly owns a pool, this is very exciting to me.
Another big announcement about the Series 2 Apple Watch is the addition of built-in GPS. While still not totally cutting the reliance of having an iPhone around, this will at least allow people to go for runs or find their way around using the directions in Maps without having to worry about needing their iPhone. Someday, I'm sure, full cellular capability will be built into the Apple Watch, but this is a nice first step in that direction. Next Apple announced a brand new display for the new Apple Watch which they claim is two times brighter than the original and the "Brightest display that Apple has ever shipped on any product." The new display should be a nice feature while using th...