News & Reviews:   Apple Watch Series 2

Apple has determined that “under very rare circumstances” the screens on the aluminum models of the Apple Watch Series 2 and Apple Watch Series 3 may form a crack (as shown in the image). As such, they are offering a free screen replacement program for selected models (this of course doesn’t apply to cracks due to impact force or not being careful with your Apple Watch though). 

In case you missed the news, not only Apple has announced a (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, and new storage variants for the iPhone SE, but also a new bunch of accessories which are new silicone colour cases and new straps for the Apple Watch. Check out the colours below!

As some of you may know already, the Apple Watch Series 2 was finally released in Malaysia last week after the iPhone 7 & 7 Plus craze. But remember that Apple Watch Nike+ that Apple also mentioned at their event last month? That's right, we just got an official date of the wearable from Apple. Launching in 38 countries worldwide, including Malaysia, the Apple Watch Nike+ will be released on 28 October 2016.

Not much went official this week except for Apple's iOS 10 update, while you can check out if your device supports it we also did a quick first impressions of it on the Apple iPhone 5. You can now officially pre-order your new Sony PS4 for Malaysia as well.

Samsung continues to ask that you send in your Samsung Galaxy Note 7, with only the Xiaomi Redmi 3S Malaysia release date announced. Most other notable news included closer looks at the Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus as they got torture tested and torn down alongside the Apple Watch Series 2.

Asides from tearing down the Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the folks at iFixit also took a look at the Apple Watch Series 2 revealing easier to repair connectors, a lot of water proofing glue, the built-in GPS, NFC and a 273 mAh battery (for the 38mm version). The innovative water resistant speaker apparently allows water to fill in then vibrates to pump the water out. However, all this glue and tiny tri-point screws result in a repairability score of 6 out of 10 for a fairly difficult repair the next time you need to replace its battery.

Without a doubt, this week was the week where Apple rose to the occasion with their new jet black, waterproof, dual camera Apple iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 while the Samsung announced how to replace their recalled Galaxy Note 7 in full disclosure. You can now get the previous gen iPhone 6S Plus, 6S, SE and iPads cheaper than before and Apple also announced their waterproof 2nd-gen Apple Watch Series 2 along with their AirPods. 

Apple's WWDC keynote September 2016's rumors and hype are finally ended here. We have seen the new IOS 10 updates, Apple Watch Series 2, and also the most anticipated iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. But most people doesn't have the time and energy to watch the whole event, especially those who living here in Malaysia. Apple's live event starts at 1 a.m. and ends at 3 a.m. , so we summarized the whole event into a 12 mins video. 

Everyone suspected a new Apple Watch is coming, and that's exactly what we got but it came with a different name. Now known as the Apple Watch Series 2, it's an indeed much improved wearable compared to the predecessor with improve water resistant grade quality, a built-in GPS, and the first wearable to feature Pokémon Go app!