We’ve seen the specs and marveled at the new iPhone 15 series. Let’s focus our eyes on the latest Apple Watch Series 9.
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While the local Apple stores here in the Philippines have yet to state as to when they would start selling the product, they announced that for the Aluminum, it starts at P26,490.
Their stainless steel on the other hand is at P46,990.
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The new Apple Watch Series 9 will be bringing in the latest capabilities, which increases performance and capabilities; a magical new double tap gesture; a brighter display; faster on-device Siri, now with the ability to access and log health data; Precision Finding for iPhone; and more.
According to Apple, their AW Series 9 runs watchOS 10, which delivers redesigned apps, the new Smart Stack, new watch faces, new cycling and hiking features, and tools to support mental health.
Likewise, Apple Watch S9 will allow customers to choose a carbon neutral option, representing a significant milestone toward Apple 2030: Apple’s plan to be carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030.
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“Apple Watch is an indispensable companion that helps millions of people with their health, fitness, communications, and safety,” Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer said.
“We’re introducing our best Apple Watch lineup, with incredible new capabilities and technological advancements, including a new double tap gesture, brighter display, on-device Siri, as well as our first-ever carbon neutral products. Whether users are upgrading from earlier models or buying their first, there’s never been a more compelling time to experience Apple Watch,” he added.
The Apple Watch Series 9 also has a new 4-core Neural Engine that can process machine learning tasks up to twice as fast, when compared with Apple Watch Series 8.
The power efficiency of the S9 SiP allows Apple Watch Series 9 to maintain all-day 18-hour battery life.1
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The Apple Watch Series 9 features the S9 SiP, Apple’s most powerful watch chip yet, along with a new 4-core Neural Engine that can process machine learning tasks up to two times faster.
It also has a Digital Crown and Taptic Engine — along with gestures like tap, swipe, wrist raise, and cover to mute.
With a new double tap gesture, users can easily control Apple Watch Series 9 using just one hand and without touching the display. Users can tap the index finger and thumb of their watch hand together twice to quickly and conveniently perform many of the most common actions on Apple Watch Series 9.
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The ability to use Apple Watch to find iPhone is now a favorite user feature.
Now, the S9 SiP includes a second-generation Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip to enable Precision Finding for the iPhone 15 family, which has the same chip.
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