Ever since Apple unveiled the all-new Apple Watch Series 2 last month, fans have been waiting to get their hands on the Nike+ edition of the wearable. It has now been confirmed that the fitness-oriented variant will arrive later this month.
During the iPhone 7 event in San Francisco on Sept. 7, Apple showed off the latest generation of the Apple Watch smartwatch, including the Nike+ edition. While the rest of the watches had a confirmed release date, no specific date for the Apple Watch Nike+ variant was announced.
Apple finally decided to get more specific about the sporty wearable. The tech giant has updated its website to reveal that the Apple Watch Nike+ edition will be available for purchase in stores Oct. 28 onwards.
The Nike+ model will be available in 38mm and 42mm case sizes with a price tag of $369 and $399 respectively. The smartwatch will also come in four different color combinations, which makes it more vibrant than the standard Apple Watch Series 2 models.
Designed for runners, the Apple Watch Nike+ edition features a sporty look and feel and comes equipped with a lightweight, flexible rubber band, which is also used in Apple Watch Sport bands. The fluoroelastomer bands are punctured with holes, which according to Apple, helps to improve ventilation.
The wearable also comes installed with exclusive Nike watch faces and fitness-oriented apps including the Nike+ Run Club app. Moreover, the device has a built in GPS tracker that records data like pace, distance and route even when users are not carrying their iPhone, according to NDTV.
The Nike+ variant is water resistant up to a depth of 50 metres under water. The smartwatch also shares several other features with the remaining Apple Watch Series 2 models, including Siri support.
Watch the video below for more details on the Apple Watch Nike+ edition: