Apple has revealed everything we need to know about the Apple Watch

Even with companies like Google and Samsung betting big on wearable devices, smartwatches haven’t exactly caught on. Sure, they’re always being talked about but the sales have been pretty lackluster. This is all expected to change once the Apple Watch is released, which is arguably one of the most anticipated devices of the year. Apple has been pretty tight lipped about its entrance into the wearable market over the past few months but the company has finally revealed everything we need to know about the Apple Watch at its big Spring Forward event today.

We now know what we didn’t know about the Apple Watch. At its March 9 “Spring Forward” event, Apple revealed new details about its first wearable, the Apple Watch, which was first unveiled in September. Describing it as the “most advanced timepiece ever created,” CEO Tim Cook showed how customizable the watch face is, saying users would be able to add the date, weather, your next meeting and other informational indicators. Swiping up lets you go through various “glances,” widget-like screens to do things like checking your heart rate and your calendar. Importantly, Cook finally gave some cold numbers on the Apple Watch’s battery life. The device has “all-day” battery life, Cook said, rated to last 18 hours. Users will charge it via a special magnetic connector that attaches to the back of the casing. And yes, you can make calls on the Apple Watch. The built in microphone and speaker lets you make calls via the watch without needing to pull out your phone, and the “taptic engine” can vibrate your wrist to let you know about an incoming call, text or notification.