On April 24, 2015, the original Apple Watch was launched, marking a pivotal moment in Apple's history.
Apple CEO Tim Cook hailed the Apple Watch as the 'next chapter in Apple history' and emphasized its innovative features.
The first Apple Watch introduced innovations like the Digital Crown and Taptic Engine along with different models and customizable bands.
Apple positioned the Apple Watch as a highly personal device with functionalities focused on timekeeping, communication, and health and fitness tracking.
The Apple Watch represented Apple's first major new product line after the era of Steve Jobs.
There is debate about Jobs' involvement in the Apple Watch's early development, but some sources suggest he knew about the Watch.
The original Apple Watch launch marked Apple's move into the luxury market and its embrace of high-end fashion.
The Apple Watch has seen significant success, with an estimated 100 million users and commanding a 36% share of the smartwatch market.
Recent Apple Watch models have focused on health and fitness features, with advancements like the ECG heart-rate sensor.
The Apple Watch Ultra in 2022 catered to extreme athletes, and Apple continues to develop more advanced health sensors for future models.