Apple today announced the new Apple Watch Series 9, the most advanced Apple Watch yet. With a powerful new S9 SiP, a new double tap gesture, on-device Siri, a brighter display, expanded altitude range, and longer battery life, the Apple Watch Series 9 is packed with new features and performance improvements.
Powerful New S9 SiP
The S9 SiP is Apple’s most powerful watch chip yet, and it delivers systemwide improvements and new features. The S9 SiP has a new 4-core Neural Engine that can process machine learning tasks up to twice as fast as the Apple Watch Series 8. This allows for new features such as:
- Improved sleep tracking: The Apple Watch Series 9 can now track sleep stages more accurately, including REM sleep, light sleep, and deep sleep.
- More accurate heart rate monitoring: The Apple Watch Series 9 can now monitor heart rate more accurately, even during strenuous exercise.
- New workout metrics: The Apple Watch Series 9 can now track new workout metrics, such as VO2 max and lactate threshold.
New Double Tap Gesture
The new double-tap gesture allows users to quickly access a favorite app or feature. For example, users could double-tap to open the Workout app or to start a timer.
On-Device Siri
On-device Siri allows users to access and log health data privately and securely. For example, users could ask Siri to log their heart rate or to track their sleep.
Brighter Display
The Apple Watch Series 9 has a brighter display than previous models, making it easier to see in bright sunlight.
Expanded Altitude Range
The Apple Watch Series 9 has an expanded altitude range, making it ideal for hiking and other outdoor activities.
Longer Battery Life
The Apple Watch Series 9 has longer battery life than previous models, with up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge.
watchOS 10
The Apple Watch Series 9 runs watchOS 10, which delivers redesigned apps, the new Smart Stack, new watch faces, new cycling and hiking features, and tools to support mental health.
Redesigned Apps
Several apps have been redesigned in watchOS 10, including:
- Wallet: The Wallet app has a new design that makes it easier to view and manage your cards and passes.
- Complications: Complications have been redesigned to be more visually appealing and informative.
- App Store: The App Store has been redesigned to make it easier to find and download apps.
New Smart Stack
The new Smart Stack is a new way to organize your apps on the Apple Watch. The Smart Stack learns your usage patterns and presents you with the most relevant apps at the top of your watch face.
New Watch Faces
Several new watch faces have been introduced in watchOS 10, including:
- Modular Duo: This watch face displays two large complications side-by-side.
- Astronomy: This watch face displays a live view of the night sky.
- Pride: This watch face celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.
New Cycling and Hiking Features
The Apple Watch Series 9 has new cycling and hiking features, including:
- Improved cycling metrics: The Apple Watch Series 9 can now track new cycling metrics, such as power output and cadence.
- New hiking metrics: The Apple Watch Series 9 can now track new hiking metrics, such as elevation gain and distance traveled.
Tools to Support Mental Health
The Apple Watch Series 9 has new tools to support mental health, including:
- New mindfulness app: The new mindfulness app includes guided meditations and other exercises to help users reduce stress and anxiety.
- New sleep tracking features: The Apple Watch Series 9 can now track sleep stages more accurately and provide users with insights into their sleep quality.
Overall, the Apple Watch Series 9 is a significant upgrade over previous models. With its powerful new S9 SiP, new features, and performance improvements, the Apple Watch Series 9 is the most advanced Apple Watch yet.