Apple Watch has come to the S9, and although it seems like a limited update in terms of evolution, it is very practical

The Apple Watch is now available on the S9, and while it may not seem like a big update, it is highly practical

As the first “One More Thing” product of the Cook era, the Apple Watch, which was born in 2014, was initially questioned as an electronic toy. Today, it has become the smartwatch with the largest market share, even surpassing the traditional watch industry trend, all in less than 10 years by Apple.

Today, this revolutionary product of the Cook era has ushered in a brand new major upgrade. In the early hours of September 13, 2023, the Apple Autumn Product Launch was held as scheduled. In addition to the well-known iPhone 15 series, which has been upgraded to a Type-C interface, the Apple Watch with new colors can also be considered the most eye-catching product, and it has also undergone comprehensive evolution in terms of functionality.

As the product that debuted at this year’s conference, the Apple Watch Series 9 can definitely meet users’ expectations for a smartwatch, especially with the addition of some practical functions, expanding its usage scenarios once again.

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First of all, there is a better screen. As a display device, the quality of the screen often directly affects the user’s experience. Therefore, in the new Apple Watch Series 9, Apple has chosen a better-quality screen with a large area that extends to the edges, an all-weather retina display with a maximum brightness of 2000 nits and a minimum of 1 nit.

For users, this upgrade ensures clear and effective display whether in bright outdoor conditions or dim indoor situations. Especially in low-light environments, the 1 nit brightness can avoid the problem of being too bright and dazzling, thus providing better eye protection.

Secondly, there is more powerful chip capability. As a new generation of smartwatch, hardware upgrades are naturally essential. The Apple Watch Series 9 is equipped with the new S9 chip, which is Apple’s most powerful watch chip to date. With 5.6 billion transistors and a 30% GPU performance improvement, the new chip also features 4 neural network engines that can help Siri become smarter and respond to various commands. It is precisely because of this chip that the Apple Watch Series 9 has smoother screen scrolling, providing users with a more seamless user experience while protecting their eyes with the screen.

At the same time, it is equipped with the second-generation ultra-wideband chip, which can accurately locate devices such as mobile phones in reverse. When you approach the phone, haptic feedback, prompt sounds, and visual guidance markers will accurately guide you to find it. This is a very thoughtful feature for users who often can’t find their phones.

Finally, the added practical functions. For a smartwatch, its role should not be limited to wrist decorations or sports assistants. It needs more usage scenarios to meet users’ expectations for intelligence. In the new Apple Watch Series 9, we see an attempt. The new watch has added new gesture operations. Pinching with two fingers can achieve various operations, such as answering calls, rotating the crown, taking photos, etc. It can also understand users’ usage habits through built-in gyroscopes and machine learning to achieve personalized user experiences.

For users, this upgrade can further free their hands. For example, in scenes such as washing vegetables or walking the dog, they can easily reply to messages and answer calls without missing key information.

At the same time, thanks to the capabilities of the chip, Apple Watch Series 9 can have Siri on the device. After being awakened by voice, it can display health data, sleep quality, weight records, etc. through voice commands. The processing speed is faster and the accuracy of speech recognition has increased by 25% compared to the previous generation. In terms of health data monitoring, it also provides more detailed information than before, allowing users to have a more real and detailed understanding of their physical health.

In addition, in terms of color matching, Apple Watch Series 9 has added two new colors: pink and blue. It also has starlight, silver, midnight, and red. The stainless steel version is available in silver, gold, and graphite. The battery life reaches 18 hours.

Since the launch of the first Apple Watch Ultra, it is clear that Apple wants to deepen its presence in the professional sports watch market. However, there were rumors before the release event that Apple would not update the Ultra series so soon. But with the introduction of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 today, we can see Apple’s determination to delve into this field.

The new Apple Watch Ultra 2 has not changed in terms of size, still maintaining a 49mm titanium metal case. There is also no change in color. This time, Apple focuses mainly on innovative user experience.

For professional sports users, the first priority of a smartwatch is to ensure excellent display performance so that it can be useful in various scenarios. Therefore, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a maximum brightness of 3000 nits, which means it can still provide excellent display performance even in outdoor environments with strong light. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 can also automatically recognize low-light conditions and activate the night mode, with a minimum brightness of 1 nit, in order to protect the eyes. It is a very thoughtful feature.

In addition, the larger size of the case provides more display space, and Apple also provides new watch faces. On the outer ring of the screen, you can see dynamic information such as altitude, depth, or seconds. For professional sports users, this allows for a more detailed understanding of the environmental conditions.

Of course, for a smartwatch that focuses on the professional sports field, battery life is also a symbol of its capability. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 can achieve up to 36 hours of battery life, and can maintain 72 hours of battery life in low-power mode. Whether it’s endurance sports, adventure activities, or outdoor exploration, there is no need to worry about battery life.

The powerful GPS is the key to obtaining accurate motion metrics. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is equipped with a precise dual-frequency GPS system, which can clearly depict environmental details whether in complex city streets or rural country roads. It can also withstand extreme environments, supporting temperatures from -20°C to 55°C, and operating at altitudes ranging from -500 meters to 9000 meters.

It is worth mentioning that all three models of the watch have removed leather materials from their bodies. During the launch event, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that Apple plans to achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2030 and actively embrace environmental concepts.

Therefore, in the production and transportation processes of related products, they are more environmentally friendly. Although there are no significant changes in the specifications of the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple Watch SE released today, all three models have achieved carbon neutrality.

In addition, in terms of watch straps that users are also concerned about, Apple has collaborated with Hermès and Nike to launch two new woven straps, one knitted strap, and one sports-style molded rubber strap. Among them, Nike’s straps are made from “trash” materials, which has been a tradition for Nike in recent years. Due to the use of recycled materials, the arrangement of particles may vary, which means that each strap is unique.

Finally, we can see that the Apple Watch evolves every year. The chips are getting faster, the display effects are getting better, and there are more practical functions. The exploration of human-computer interaction has always been the development direction of the Apple Watch, making it constantly evolve towards fashion, portability, and usability.

Nowadays, whether it’s from data provided by market research institutions or user feedback from Apple Watch, Apple has already built a vast functional and application system for the wrist. From daily life, sports and fitness to health monitoring and extreme sports, sometimes it is even closer to your life than the iPhone.

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