What will the new connected watch look like? Will it have new sensors? A new design inspired by the Apple Watch Ultra? Apple Watch Series 9 information overview.
While there is a lot of talk regarding the iPhone 15 and its future features, let’s dwell on the new Apple Watch Series 9. Apple is starting to have a rather complete lineup following the respective releases of the SE and Ultra models. The next Apple Watch will be the tenth of its generation. Here’s everything we know regarding the Apple Watch Series 9.
Design and screen
So far, there haven’t been many leaks regarding the next generation of Apple Watch. From a design point of view, we do not expect major changes. The design should be the same as the Apple Watch Series 8. However, it is possible that the Apple brand will take inspiration from its Ultra model to offer a new design for this tenth generation.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is also expected to come in two sizes: 41mm and 45mm. The addition of the Apple Watch Ultra action button on the standard model would be a very nice surprise.
From a screen perspective, some rumors suggest that Apple will switch to a Micro-LED display, which it will develop in-house, although that’s planned for 2024 or 2025 rather than this year’s model. .
Hardware and Specifications
The Apple Watch Series 9 logically embeds the new S9 chip. This chip upgrade over the previous model might give the Apple Watch Series 9 a performance boost. This chip update might also improve the battery life of the new smartwatch.
On the hardware side, we expect to find the same elements present on the Series 8. Waterproofing up to 50 meters, a compass, an always-on altimeter and a high-gravity accelerometer capable of detecting up to 256 g-forces . One of the expected novelties would be the blood glucose sensor. Indeed, Apple is working on a sensor to help people with diabetes measure their blood glucose levels.
Features
The Apple Watch Series 9 will probably launch under watchOS 10. Currently, no information has leaked regarding the new OS for the Apple Watch. Like every year, we will have to wait for WWDC 2023 to find out more.
The name of the new Apple Watch is still debated. Indeed, the apple brand might decide to go directly to the Apple Watch X to celebrate the tenth generation of the connected watch. Since 2015, 9 models have followed one another. Just like the iPhone, we might see the number 9 disappear.
Release date
There is a good chance that the new model of Apple Watch will be presented during the September Keynote. Indeed, for several years, the Cupertino company has presented its new products at this conference.
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