Apple links up with Nike for new version of Watch

Tech Tools: Can Apple’s Nike tie-in motivate you to run?

Apple’s Watch Series 2: is waterproof and has built-in GPS
Apple’s Watch Series 2: is waterproof and has built-in GPS

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Back in September when Apple announced its Watch Series 2, the company also said it was working on a collaboration with Nike for a runner-focused edition of the device. Well, as of October 28th, it’s officially here. It’s got all benefits of the Watch Series 2 - waterproof, so you can swim with it, and built in GPS so you don’t need to have your phone with you on your run - but with some extras such as the Nike+ Run Club app that promises to help motivate you to run and guide you along the way, and a strap that is aimed at the sportier among us. However, you could just buy the regular Apple Watch and use any of a multitude of running apps.

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Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien

Ciara O'Brien is an Irish Times business and technology journalist