At today’s press conference, Apple brought a new generation of smart watches as expected, and launched three models in one go, Apple Watch Ultra with a larger screen and battery, and a more robust sports design, Apple Watch The Series 8 brings regular upgrades, while the new SE entry offers a low-key option with better performance and functionality.
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 8 is equipped with the new S8 processor. Apple did not mention any performance data, but the new Apple Watch SE uses the same processor, and Apple said the new SE processor is 20% more efficient than the previous generation. , Apple’s official website also shows that the S7 processor is 20% faster than the old SE. It can be seen that the performance of the new S8 processor is the same as the previous rumors, and the same as the S7.
Apple Watch Series 8 is rumored to be equipped with a body temperature detector, which records body temperature every 5 seconds. Through night temperature detection during sleep, it can record more stable body temperature information with less interference, helping users judge their physical condition through body temperature. In addition, it can also be combined with the function of women’s physiological cycle, through continuous body temperature analysis to determine the physiological and ovulation cycle, to provide more careful physiological cycle management assistance.
▲ A body temperature detector has been added, which can continuously detect and record body temperature, including when sleeping.
▲ By combining body temperature with women’s menstrual cycle management, Apple Watch Series 8 can also predict ovulation.
Apple Watch Series 8 also has a screen with a narrow bezel and supports AOD functions. It also supports waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof, as well as various sports records and courses. Apple brought fall detection in Series 7. This time Series 8 added a three-axis gyroscope. And an acceleration sensor that can detect up to 256G, when the watch detects a car accident, it can actively help users send emergency messages.
The battery life of Apple Watch Series 8 is also 18 hours, but it will bring a power saving mode next, which will extend the battery life to 36 hours, and can normally use functions such as receiving notifications, as far as possible in a state that affects the least operation. Longer battery life, new power saving mode In addition to the new watch, the watch after the Series 4 and the latest WatchOS 9 will be available.
In addition, Apple has also brought the international roaming function of Apple Watch. Through the iPhone settings, you can add the international roaming solution to the Apple Watch. Currently, it supports 30 international telecom operators. Taiwan currently has Chunghwa Telecom in the list. After Series 5 and equipped with the latest WatchOS 9 The mobile web version of the watch will work.
▲ The first wave of telecom operators to support the roaming function of Apple Watch, Taiwan has Chunghwa Telecom.
The Apple Watch is available in both aluminum and stainless steel as usual. The aluminum version is made of 100% recycled aluminum and is available in silver, black, gold, and red, and the stainless steel version is available in graphite black. , Gold, Silver three colors, and cancel the Edition version made of titanium.
Apple Watch Series 8 Bluetooth version starts from HK$3199, GPS + mobile network version starts from $3999, pre-order on the official website from now on, and it will be on sale from September 16th.
Apple Watch SE（2022）
Apple also updated the entry-level Apple Watch SE this year, offering two body sizes of 40mm and 44mm. The whole machine is made of 100% recycled aluminum metal, and the back of the watch has been redesigned to use a more comfortable nylon material. Also reduced carbon footprint by over 80%.
The Apple Watch SE 2022 has a 30% larger screen than the previous generation, and is also equipped with the same S8 processor as the Apple Watch Series 8, which is 20% more efficient than the previous generation, and has the same detector as the Series 8, bringing Fall detection and more advanced crash detection.
Apple Watch SE 2022 also brings the family sharing function. Even if the child at home does not have an iPhone, parents can use their iPhone to set up the watch first, and allow the child’s watch to communicate with designated contacts, send messages, and emergency Time for help and location sharing.
The Apple Watch SE 2022 Bluetooth version starts at HK$1,999, and the GPS + mobile network version starts at $2,399, which is equivalent to about NT$7,700 and NT$9,200. Pre-orders will begin on the official website today and will be available for sale on September 16.
Apple Watch Ultra
According to rumors, Apple has brought the Apple Watch Ultra, which is specially designed for adventure sports. It has the largest 49mm size and screen in the history of Apple Watch, and the screen brightness can reach 2,000nit. At the same time, it also has the largest battery in the history of Apple Watch. The battery life can be up to 36 hours under use, and a power saving mode will be introduced later to extend the battery life to 60 hours.
The body of Apple Watch Ultra is made of aerospace-grade aluminum, and the surface of the screen is covered with sapphire crystal glass. The crown on the side is enlarged to deepen the groove, and the operation button area is specially designed to be raised for outdoor users to wear. It can be easily operated even with gloves on, and buttons with assignable functions are added on the other side, making it easier for users to activate their favorite functions.
▲ The size of the side crown is enlarged, the groove is deepened, and the buttons and the entire operation area are raised, making it easier for users wearing gloves to operate.
Next to the newly added function buttons, Apple has added a set of speakers, so that users can hear the sound from the watch more clearly, Apple has also designed a new distress bell function, and the sound of special wavelengths can be heard as far as 180 meters away. You can hear it, and three sets of microphones plus an algorithm are used to make calls clearly in the wind.
▲ A new button for assigning functions has been added, and a set of speakers has been added next to it.
For outdoor activities, Apple Watch Ultra supports L1+L5 dual-frequency satellite positioning, and brings the route “backtracking” function through satellite positioning, which can reduce the possibility of getting lost and unable to return during activities such as mountain climbing. Redesigned for the new large screen It has a compass interface and brings a night mode. After startup, the watch interface will turn red in an all-round way, reducing the glare and making it easier to read in a low-light environment.
Apple Watch Ultra has also strengthened the relevant weather resistance. In addition to the water resistance increased to WR100, the waterproof depth has been increased to 100 meters (generally Apple Watch is WR50/underwater 50 meters), and it has obtained the EU EN13319 certification for diving instrument design. , and has the US MIL-STD 810H military certification, which can be used normally in extreme environments of -20 to 55 degrees Celsius.
▲ After diving under the surface, the Apple Watch Ultra will automatically launch the new “Water Depth” app to display the time, current depth, water temperature, underwater duration, and the highest diving depth record.
Apple Watch Ultra also has health monitoring functions such as ECG and blood oxygen concentration.
Apple Watch Ultra is only available in GPS + mobile web version, priced at HK$6399, and will go on sale on September 23.
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