There is a piece of good news for horologists as well as the fitness freakier.
The Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and Apple Watch SE 2nd Generation were announced at the Apple event on 7th September in time of launching the iPhone 14 latest version. No doubt Apple company upgrade its features to the latest one and it is going to be the largest Apple Watch to date. The Apple Watch Series 8 offers two new features: a skin temperature sensor and crash detection. Yes, it also introduces low power mode. It will come with expecting changes on the box, meaning it will feature a band and a USB-C to MagSafe cable to charge the Apple Watch.
Available Watch Size:
| Apple Version Name | Size |
| Apple Watch Ultra | 49 mm |
| Apple Watch Series 8 | 45 mm |
Price of Apple Watch:
The newly launched Apple watch series 8 will be available on 16th September 2022 in the Indian market. But Apple Watch Ultra will be available on 23rd September.
| Model Name | Version | Cost |
| Apple Watch Series 8 (with 45mm model and cellular connectivity) | Apple Watch Series 8 GPS version | 45900 INR starts from $399 |
| Apple Watch Series 8 LTE variant | ||
| Apple Watch SE 2nd generation (for value-minded people) | Apple Watch SE 2nd generation cellular version | 29000 INR starts from $249 goes up to $299 |
| Apple Watch SE 2nd generation GPS version | ||
| Apple Watch Ultra | 89000 INR
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Apple Watch Options:
| Watch edition | Colour | Band | Frame |
| Apple Watch Series 8 | Midnight Starlight PRODUCT (RED) Silver | Solo Loop Band Braided Solo Loop Band Leather Link Band Sports Loop Band Leather or Nylon Band
| Aluminium Frame |
| Silver Graphite Gold Space Black
| Hermes Leather Band | Stainless Steel frame | |
| Apple Watch Ultra | Midnight White Yellow
| Ocean Band | Titanium Frame with rounded corner |
| Apple Watch SE 2 | Solo Loop Band Braided Solo Loop Band Sports Loop Band Nike Sports Loop Band Nike Sports Band
| Aluminium Frame |
How is the interface of the Apple Watch Ultra:
The Apple Watch Ultra is specially designed for athletes and adventure crowds.
- Display size increased up to 49mm
- New titanium case with a sapphire glass display that protects Retina
- Added a new button, called the Action button
- Increased size of the rotating digital crown for glove usage
- Increased water resistance to WR100 (100m) for dive usage
- Added an extra speaker for louder outside volume
- Now has three microphones for wind-cancellation audio
- Watch Ultra has three built-in microphones to significantly improve sound quality in voice calls during any conditions.
- Added an 80db alarm siren, for emergency usage/attention
- Cellular is built into every Apple Watch Ultra
- Increased standby battery life to 36 hours or up to 60 hours in Low Power Mode
- Added Low Power Workout Mode, which Apple says can handle an Ironman race (with GPS).
- Increased Display Brightness to 200 Nits of peak brightness
- Added temperature sensor for improved cycle tracking
- Added revamped compass app with trackback option
- Added new dive computer mode, along with a partnership for a dedicated dive computer app
- Added vehicular crash detection
- Apple add Track Running mode, to ensure that laps are accurately recorded.
What’s new in Apple Watch Series 8:
Measure the Blood Pressure:
Apple is still working on blood pressure. Currently, that’s available on wearables like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, or the Aktiia blood pressure bracelet which requires monthly calibration with a standalone blood pressure cuff—Aktiia helpfully supplies one with the bracelet. But Apple doesn’t think this is the ultimate solution.
Heart Monitoring:
Apple has added ECG measurement, blood oxygen levels and notifications if your heart rate is suddenly unexpectedly high or low. It also monitors Cardio Fitness. Apple could more accurately measure calorie burn than rival devices that based this on your height and step length and so on.
Body Temperature Measuring:
This is a useful metric, helping measure stress or improve sleep tracking understanding, for instance.
Satellite Connectivity:
With this upgrade, users will be able to send short text messages and SOS alerts to emergency services, even without cell coverage.
Low Power Mode:
Right now, if the Watch’s battery is low, the low-power mode just shows the time.
New Workout Record Option:
Apple Fitness+ shows no signs of slowing down, with Time to Run and Pilates among the most recent additions to the service. Additionally, Apple frequently adds new workouts that the Watch can measure, so you rarely need to choose Other as your workout choice.
Other Health Benefits:
iPhone Health app may add new sleep tracking, women’s health features, and medication tracking.
How to find your watch:
Follow the little steps to connect your watch to your iPhone.
- Press on the Digital Crown of your watch to see the applications.
- Tap the Settings icon
- Tap your name (at the top).
- Scrolling down the list and select your Apple Watch from the list.
- Tap on “Find My Watch” and then, turn ‘Find My Watch’ On
- After that, pair your Apple Watch to your iPhone.
- Turn ‘Find My iPhone’ On from your iPhone.
- This automatically enables the Find My Watch setting on your Apple watch.
Apple says the Watch Ultra comes with dual-GPS that works in areas with low cellular connectivity. It could be most helpful while hiking in remote areas.
