Apple Watch Series 8

2022 - 9 - 8

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Apple announces Apple Watch Series 8 (The Verge)

It includes a new temperature sensor, which Apple says “takes its commitment to women's health even further.” The Series 8 also includes two new motion sensors ...

And while the [upcoming Pixel Watch](https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/22/23316396/pixel-watch-google-wear-os-backups-smartwatches) and Samsung’s [Galaxy Watches](https://www.theverge.com/23310395/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-review-smartwatch-wear-os-3) aren’t really competing for iPhone users’ wrists, it’s always interesting to see how Apple’s wearable stacks up with the flagships on the Android side. The Series 8 aluminum comes in four colors: midnight, starlight, silver, and red; the stainless steel model is available in silver, gold, and graphite. Also coming to older watches and the Series 8 is cellular roaming. [announced its latest wearable](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-reveals-apple-watch-series-8-and-the-new-apple-watch-se/), the Apple Watch Series 8. It includes a new temperature sensor, which Apple says “takes its commitment to women’s health even further.” The Series 8 also includes two new motion sensors to detect if you’ve been in a severe car crash. The feature will also be coming to older watches starting with the Series 4 as long as they’re running watchOS 9.

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Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 8 With New Body ... (Mac Rumors)

The Series 8, however, includes an all-new body temperature sensor with a focus on women's health. The new sensor in the Series 8 reads wrist temperature every ...

The Series 8 starts at $399 for GPS and $499 for cellular. To enable this, the Series 8 features a new 3-axis gyroscope and high g-force accelerometer that measures up to 256G, sampling 4x faster (3000 times per second). The new Series 8 is car crash detection, which can enable automatically connect you with emergency services, provide location, and notify emergency contacts in the unfortunate event of a severe car crash.

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The Apple Watch Series 8 might literally save your life (Mashable)

At today's 'Far Out' event, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 8. The most notable feature is a body-temperature sensor that aids with fertility ...

Aesthetic upgrades to the Apple Watch Series 8 includes new Nike and Hermes bands. The Apple Watch Series 8 also has a low-power mode which allows certain apps like activity tracking and fall detection to run while conserving battery. With the new body-temperature sensor, the Apple Watch Series 8 takes health tracking a big step further. And as was [heavily rumored](https://mashable.com/article/apple-watch-fertility-tracking-privacy-concerns), the Series 8 is built with a thermometer that can to be used to aid with [fertility tracking](https://mashable.com/article/apple-watch-series-8-health-fertility-tracker). Using an accelerometer and gyroscope sensors, the Series 8 can detect detect a crash and provide emergency information. The Apple Watch Series 8 is available to preorder today and will go on sale Sept.

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Apple reveals Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE (Apple Newsroom)

Both models are powered by watchOS 9, introducing new and more customizable watch faces like Lunar and Metropolitan, an enhanced Workout app, sleep stages, a ...

Apple Watch SE is available in 40mm and 44mm aluminum cases, in midnight, starlight, and silver finishes, and is compatible with all bands. Both models are made with 100 percent recycled aluminum in the case, 100 percent recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine, and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. Powerful upgrades include the S8 SiP advanced dual-core processor, the same processor that is in Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra, making it 20 percent faster than the previous generation, along with Crash Detection and international roaming. With Apple Watch Studio, Apple Watch Series 8 can be paired with any available band in the same collection. Apple Watch Hermès introduces two new bands: H Diagonal, which creates a sporty pattern of the Hermès H with hundreds of microperforations, and Gourmette Metal, which features a polished stainless steel chain and noir leather wrapping twice around the wrist. Apple Watch uses signals from the accelerometer and heart rate sensor to estimate when users are in REM, Core, or Deep sleep. Knowing when ovulation has occurred can be helpful for family planning, and Apple Watch Series 8 makes it easy and convenient by providing these estimates in the Health app. To enable Crash Detection, Apple developed an advanced sensor-fusion algorithm that leverages a new, more powerful gyroscope and accelerometer on Apple Watch, which now has the highest dynamic range accelerometer in any smartwatch. “Apple Watch Series 8 reinforces our commitment in these areas with the addition of pioneering technology, while Apple Watch SE brings advanced core features at a new starting price. Utilizing the new temperature-sensing capabilities in Apple Watch Series 8, users can receive retrospective ovulation estimates. The sensors in Apple Watch Series 8 sample the wrist temperature during sleep every five seconds and measure changes as small as 0.1° C. Apple Watch Series 8 features the beloved design of Apple Watch, including a large, Always-On Retina display and a strong crack-resistant front crystal.

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Apple Watch Series 8 Hands-On: New Sensors, Same Looks (CNET)

The most significant change is the addition of a temperature sensor, marking the first time Apple has added a new health sensor to its smartwatch since the ...

[Galaxy Watch 5](https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-the-best-android-watch-for-now/) and [Galaxy Watch 5 Pro](/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-pro-review-smartwatch-fitness-watch-a-good-mix/). Apple said in a [quarterly earnings call](/tech/mobile/apple-reports-iphone-13-and-mac-sales-strong-but-covid-19-and-chip-shortages-remain/) in April that its wearables business is now the size of a Fortune 100 company. [smartwatch](/tech/mobile/best-smartwatch/) market with 29.3% of shipments in the second quarter of 2022, according to [Counterpoint Research](https://www.counterpointresearch.com/india-smartwatch-market-takes-second-spot-first-time-q2-2022/). Apple also announced the rugged [Apple Watch Ultra](/tech/mobile/apple-watch-ultra-hands-on-bigger-brighter-durable-and-more/), which [starts at $799](/deals/best-apple-watch-ultra-deals/), and a new version of the more affordable [Apple Watch SE](/tech/mobile/apple-watch-se-hands-on-lower-price-faster-performance/), starting at [$249 and on preorder now](/deals/best-apple-watch-se-2022-deals/). This is only available in the Series 8, new SE and Apple Watch Ultra models because it uses the upgraded gyroscope and accelerometer. Most of the Apple Watch Series 8's most significant changes, like temperature sensing and low power mode, are under-the-hood changes rather than cosmetic upgrades. The Apple Watch is also getting a new safety feature this year: car crash detection. The Apple Watch Series 8's temperature sensor is the biggest upgrade in this year's watch. [Apple announced](https://www.cnet.com/news-live/apple-event-live-blog-iphone-14-apple-watch-series-8/) the Apple Watch Series 8 during the company's [annual fall product event](/tech/mobile/apple-event-2022-recap-iphone-14-lineup-apple-watch-8-and-every-other-announcement/) on Wednesday. The new batch of Apple Watches, which includes the Series 8 as well as the new SE and Ultra models, are also the first to include car crash detection, further underscoring Apple's emphasis on wellness and safety. This should improve accuracy by helping the watch distinguish your wrist temperature from other factors affecting the temperature in your environment. The most significant change is the addition of a temperature sensor, marking the first time Apple has added a new health sensor to its smartwatch since the Series 6 arrived with blood oxygen saturation measurements in 2020.

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Compared: Apple Watch Ultra vs. Apple Watch Series 8 & Series 7 (AppleInsider)

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The Apple Watch Series 7 is available in midnight, starlight, green, blue, and red for aluminum models. The Apple Watch Series 7 was the first model to come with an IP6X dust resistance rating. The design of the Apple Watch Series 8 is identical to the Apple Watch Series 7. The Apple Watch Ultra introduces Bluetooth 5.3 into the product line, but the Apple Watch Series 8 sticks with Bluetooth 5.0. The Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra include a new temperature sensor that give women insights into their health, such as cycle tracking and ovulation detection. The W3 chip is the same found in the Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch Series 6, and Apple Watch SE. The watchOS 8 update brought new cycling detection and workout types to the Apple Watch Series 7. A dual-core 64-bit S8 SiP powers both the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. Apple Watch Series 8 The bigger size results in a screen area increase of 20% compared to the Apple Watch Series 6. The Apple Watch Series 7 has a bigger, brighter, and tougher screen than its predecessors. Apple Watch Series 7

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Apple Watch Series 8 hands-on: A tick forward (Tom's Guide)

The Apple Watch Series 8 new features include a skin temperature reader, low power mode and crash detection. And it still starts at $399.

Stay tuned for a full review of the Apple Watch Series 8. That's not a knock to the Apple Watch Series 8, I did eventually try it on. On the side of the Apple Watch Series 8 you'll find the familiar digital crown and side button. The Apple Watch Series 8 features two new motion sensors inside, plus an improved gyroscope and accelerometer. With low power mode, the Apple Watch Series 8 can last up to 36 hours. Crash detection isn't a new Apple Watch Series 8 feature I hope anyone ever has to test, but regrettably car accidents happen. All the standout Apple Watch Series 8 upgrades are on the inside. The Apple Watch Series 8 has a long-time, wishlist feature of mine: low power mode. Whether you're trying to conceive or monitoring conditions such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS,) predicted ovulation based on skin temperature readings through Apple Health and Apple Watch seem to make great use of the new sensor. I've already teased the new features, but let's take a closer look at the skin temperature sensor Apple is introducing in this update. [Apple Watch Series 7](https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-watch-7), sporting the curvier chassis and thinner display bezels that debuted last year. Otherwise, not much else is new, but that's on brand for what I've come to expect from the Apple Watch year after year.

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Apple Watch Series 8: Australian specs, price and release date (finder.com.au)

Apple is looking to set a new standard in the smartwatch space, so find out what you need to know about the Apple Watch Series 8.

[Apple Watch Series 7 GPS edition](https://www.finder.com.au/redirect/deals/amazon-australia-secure.html?provider_redirect=1&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com.au%2FApple-Watch-GPS-45mm-Aluminium%2Fdp%2FB09HG7RQF9%2Fref%3Dsr_1_5%3Ftag%3Dfinderau07-22%26ascsubtag%3D%7Btransaction_id%7D&redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22provider_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Apple%2BWatch%2BSeries%2B7%2BGPS%2Bedition%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%229446%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Amazon%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%222821919%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22au%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A2287637%2C%22name%22%3A%22fsd-top-pick%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22au%22%7D%7D) $849 [$619](https://www.finder.com.au/redirect/deals/mobileciti-secure.html?provider_redirect=1&r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobileciti.com.au%2Fapple-watch-44mm-series-5-gps-cellular-space-grey-aluminum-case-w-black-sport-band%2F%3Futm_source%3DFinder&redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22provider_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22%2524619%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2217586%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Mobileciti%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%222821919%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22au%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A2287637%2C%22name%22%3A%22fsd-top-pick%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22au%22%7D%7D) (save $230) $749 [$529](https://www.finder.com.au/redirect/deals/mobileciti-secure.html?provider_redirect=1&b=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mobileciti.com.au%2Fapple-watch-series-6-40mm-red-aluminum-case-w-red-sport-band-gps-cellular-a2375%2F%3Futm_source%3DFinder&redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22provider_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22%2524529%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2217586%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Mobileciti%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%222821919%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22au%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A2287637%2C%22name%22%3A%22fsd-top-pick%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22au%22%7D%7D) (save $220) [iPhone 14](https://www.finder.com.au/apple-iphone-14), but the Apple Watch Series 8. This battery outlook is shared by the Apple Watch SE. The Apple Watch Ultra is all about durability, with a titanium case and a sapphire crystal glass display. The watch will feature crash detection, utilising new motion sensing technology. An orange "action" button will control a variety of features including compass waypoints and dive tracking. A second speaker system and superior microphones will make for smoother calls in windy conditions. Its display is 30% larger than the original Apple Watch SE. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Ultra will set you back a whopping $1,299. A larger button with pronounced grooves features, which will supposedly be easy to use while wearing gloves.

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