As a company, Apple has always held its cards close to its chest. It’s rare for consumers to see something Apple doesn’t want them to. Still, some behind-the-scenes reports on Apple make it through, such as a recent leaked video showcasing an “ultra” secret early build of the Apple Watch.
The leak takes the form of a short video by the YouTube channel Apple Demo that shows what appears to be an early prototype of the Apple Watch running a pre-1.0 version of its software. The video opens with a close-up of the box the Apple Watch prototype came in. On one side, a large white sticker informs the user that the FCC had yet to approve the device for sale, and on the opposite side is a confidential notice mostly concealed by yellow stickers.
The visible portion includes the statement, “This product is classified as Apple Confidential and is designated an ‘Ultra’ security program.” Another partially obscured passage reads, “This prototype MUST be returned when recalled or when your,” with the rest being hidden. Additionally, the acronyms PVT and PVTe appear in multiple places, indicating the Apple Watch prototype was used for “Production Validation Testing.”
The device itself lacks a strap and somewhat resembles an original iPod with a bulky dark case. While the touch screen interface is similar to the production model, this version lacks the digital crown found on most versions of the Apple Watch that allows users to zoom and scroll without touching the screen. It also doubles as the device’s home button. Instead, the prototype features a more traditional home button directly below the touch screen and two additional buttons along the side. They go unused in the video, but may have been audio volume controls.
When turned on, the device displays the familiar Apple Watch home screen showing the standard suite of built-in iOS apps. Additionally, the prototype includes an app called the Lisa Tester. While the icon is a picture of the Simpsons character, long-time Apple users may recognize it as a reference to Apple’s “Lisa” computer, named after Steve Jobs’ daughter. It was one of the first PCs to feature a graphical user interface, and the Lisa Tester allows testers to tweak aspects of the GUI.
One UI app, Springboard Zoom, closely resembles the original watchOS home screen from 2015. Interestingly, the button layout and lack of crown indicate that the software was nearing completion well before the device’s architecture had been finalized. Details like this show how the leaked demo offers a rare glimpse into Apple’s hardware development process.
The Series 6 Apple Watch is available now.
Source: The Verge
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