The Apple Watch Series 8 are very similar to the Series 7 except that they have added the body temperature sensor. They use the same family of processors as the previous generation.
Apple has taken advantage of its annual event called this year Far Out. To show the expected new iPhone 14, along with the new AirPods Pro headphones and Apple Watch smartwatches.
Each category has many new features, as is the case with the watches. The Apple Watch Ultra professional model. Is now added to the traditional range of Apple Watch SE 2 and Apple Watch Series 8. These are the key features you will find.
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News of the Apple Watch Series 8
To the surprise of many, the new Apple Watch Series 8 has the same design as the Series 7. Available in 41mm or 45mm sizes, it has the same rounded corners, Digital Crown, and a side button on the right side.
You can buy it with finishes in aluminium (Midnight, Starlight, Silver or Product Red) or stainless steel (Space Black, Gold, Silver or Graphite). New health and fitness features are led by a new body temperature tracker that allows you to track a woman’s ovulation cycle.
It checks the temperature of a user’s wrist while they sleep to record variations used in period cycle tracking. All data is end-to-end encrypted and will only be shared when a user allows it.
The Series 8 has a new ‘go-force accelerometer and high dynamic range gyroscope that work together to enable the ‘Crash Detection’ function, which can detect if you’re in a severe road accident to contact emergency services.
The Series 8 has an S8 processor inside, which appears to be the same as the S7 in the Series 7, as Apple didn’t mention any performance improvements over the current Series 7. Apple charges the battery life at 18 hours. the same as before.
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The News Appears
However, the news appears with the arrival of the watchOS nine operating systems. Since it brings the low consumption mode that can extend the battery life of the Apple Watch to 36 hours by deactivating some functions.
This feature will also be available as an update for all Apple Watch Series 4 and later models, a good thing for users who already own a watch and aren’t considering upgrading to a new one.
International roaming is also new to the Series 8, so a cellular-equipped Series 8 can be used when you leave your country, as long as the watch is added to a cellular plan.
Lengthways with the Apple Watch Series 8. The Apple Watch SE (second generation) has also arrived. Which receives an update two years after its launch. It follows the same design guidelines as its predecessor and is available in 40mm and 44mm sizes.
When does the Apple Watch Series 8 go on sale?
Equally, the [Apple Watch Series 8 ] and the Apple Watch SE can be reserved from September 7 in the official Apple store. With final availability for sale starting on Friday, September 16.
These new watches are accompanied by the version of the watchOS nine operating systems. An edition that will be deployed by Apple for the rest of the Apple Watch users starting Monday, September 12.
With purchasing any of the three smartwatches mentioned that have just been presented. Apple gives away three free months of subscription to its Apple Fitness + platform.
How much does the Apple Watch Series 8 cost?
As has been the trend in the fall launches of this year carried out by Apple. The brand has raised prices. This way, buying the new Apple Watch Series 8. Will be more expensive than last year.
The cheapest Apple Watch Series 8 starts at €499. While the price of the Apple Watch SE rises to €299. At the time of writing this information. Apple has chosen to remove the rest of the previous generation models from its online store.
If you opt for the 45 mm Apple Watch Series 8 model. The final price rises and starts at €539 for the model with only GPS. And €659 if you want to purchase. The watch mode with GPS and Cellular connectivity.