when was the apple watch series 2 released
September 2016
title: Apple Watch text: iPhone is still required to set up the device. Most Apple Watches that are currently produced require an iPhone 5s or later with iOS 11; the Series 3 and later LTE models require an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 11 or later. The Apple Watch was released on April 24, 2015 and quickly became the best-selling wearable device with 4.2 million sold in the second quarter of the 2015 fiscal year. The second generation of Apple Watches were released in two tiers in September 2016: the Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2, while the first generation title: Apple Watch text: was discontinued. The Apple Watch Series 3 was released on September 22, 2017 alongside the discontinuation of the Apple Watch Series 2. The Apple Watch Series 4 was announced on September 12, 2018, with the Apple Watch Series 1 no longer being produced. The goal of the Apple Watch was to enhance the uses of an iPhone while also providing the user with some additional new features. Kevin Lynch was hired by Apple to make wearable technology for the wrist. He said: "People are carrying their phones with them and looking at the screen so much. People want that level title: Apple Watch Series 2 text: Apple Watch Series 2 The Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2 are the second-generation model of the Apple Watch.It uses an Apple S2 (Series 2) or Apple S1P (Series 1) SiP (System in Package), has a built-in quick-on GPS (Series 2) and the display has twice the brightness of the previous generation for easier readability outdoors. The Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 require an iPhone 5 or later on iOS 10 or later. Apple Watch Series 2 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters. It can keep track of the number of laps and distance title: Apple Watch Series 2 text: while swimming. It uses the speaker for expelling residual water after a swim or immersion in water. During swimming the touch function can be manually disabled. Apple Watch Series 2 The Apple Watch Series 1 and Apple Watch Series 2 are the second-generation model of the Apple Watch.It uses an Apple S2 (Series 2) or Apple S1P (Series 1) SiP (System in Package), has a built-in quick-on GPS (Series 2) and the display has twice the brightness of the previous generation for easier readability outdoors. The Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 require an iPhone 5 or later on iOS title: Apple Watch text: of music and 75 MB of photos. When the Apple Watch is paired with an iPhone, all music on that iPhone is also available to be controlled and accessed from the Apple Watch. The second generation has two tiers. The Series 1 has a variant of the Apple S2 processor with GPS removed known as the Apple S1P. It has a lower starting price than first generation watches. The Series 2 has the dual-core Apple S2 processor, water resistance to 50 meters, a display twice as bright, and a GPS receiver. The third generation of the Apple Watch features a