Apple Watch Series 8

Body Build and Design

Apple Watch Series 8 is a beautiful smartwatch with a sleek design and build. It is made with a Glass front, ceramic/sapphire crystal back and stainless-steel frame. It weighs 42.3g and measures 45 x 38 x 10.7 mm. It has no USB port, with an all-around closed body that is waterproof up to 50mm.

Display

The Apple watch features a bright (1000 nits), 1.9-inch Retina LTPO OLED, and 1000 nits (peak) display. The display has a 484 x 396 pixels resolution (~326 PPI density). A Sapphire crystal glass makes the screen of the Watch tamper-proof.

Performance

Series 8 bring about groundbreaking technology and performance. It features all-day 18-hour battery life to power the Always-on retina display. It has the best-in-class health and safety features like the ECG app and fall detection. The Apple Watch Series 8 introduces to its new user temperature sensing capabilities, retrogressive ovulation estimates, Crash Detection, and International Roaming.

The device is powered by watchOS 9, which introduces new and more customizable watch faces varieties for you to choose from and select the best that fits your style and taste. They include Lunar and Metropolitan. Other features on the display are an enhanced Workout application, Afib History Feature, and the new Medications App.

To be able to run the applications and keep you updated on your health and what is happening around you, the Apple Watch Series 8 is equipped with a watchOS 9.0 operating system, Dual-core, Apple S8 processing unit, and PowerVR GPU. 32GB 1GB RAM internal memory space is sufficient to accommodate the multiple applications and data that you need for your everyday use.

Sensors and Connectivity

The device supports up to 4G connectivity and supports eSIM.  Connectivity to your smartphone is through Bluetooth, with the device configured to 5.0, A2DP, and LE Bluetooth specifications.

Apple Watch Series 8 supports several sensors for your convenience when using the device wrapped onto your wrist. They include Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer, always-on altimeter, compass, SpO2, VO2max, and temperature (body). Also, it features Temperature sensing (0.01˚ accuracy), Natural language commands and dictation (talking mode), and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support.

It is important to note that the Series 8 smartwatch delivers best-in-class health features, including an innovative temperature sensor that enables advanced features for women’s health, and Crash Detection for severe car crashes.

FAQs

• Is the Watch Series 8 waterproof? Yes. It is IP6X certified. It has a 50m water resistance certification.
• When will the Watch Series 8 be released to the market? From 16^th September 2022.
• What is the display size of the Apple Watch Series 8? 1.9 inches.
• Which is the OS on the Watch Series 8? watchOS 9.0
• How do I charge my Apple Watch Series 8 ? Wireless charging.
• What colors are available for the Apple Watch Series 8 to choose from? Graphite, Silver, and Gold.
• What material is the Apple Watch Series 8 made of? A Sapphire crystal front, a ceramic/sapphire crystal back, and a titanium body frame.
• Does Watch Series 8 support SIM Cards? Yes, it uses eSIM.

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