Abdul Samad
Apple has launched the Apple Watch Series 6, the latest in its line of popular smartwatches. The model has the same overall design introduced with the Apple Watch Series 4 and continued with the Series 5, but it adds a variety of new sensors to allow for things like blood oxygen monitoring and better sleep tracking.
Apple says the Series 6 can measure blood oxygen levels in about 15 seconds, using both red and infrared light. The company says it’s partnering with health networks to start large-scale studies using the new blood oxygen measurement feature, including testing to see if it can detect if a person is infected with COVID-19.
The Series 6 also comes with the new S6 processor, which promises up to 20 percent faster performance. It’s based on Apple’s in-house A13 chip and brings the first major update to the Apple Watch’s performance. The Series 6 can recharge faster, though, going from zero to full in about 1.5 hours.
You’ll be able to get the Series 6 in gray, silver, gold, or blue aluminum finishes, or a new Product (RED) version that has a striking red finish on it. The stainless steel model is available in either graphite or yellow gold. The top-end Edition model is available in natural or black titanium.
The Series 6 will run watchOS 7, which Apple revealed at WWDC earlier this year. The software update — available for all models dating back to the Series 3 — adds native sleep tracking support, but the Series 6 will take that feature even further thanks to dedicated sensors. Other major updates coming in watchOS 7 include a rebranded Fitness app with new workouts, a hand-washing feature tailored for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, richer complications, and the ability to share watchfaces with others.
The Apple Watch Series 6 will be available starting at $399 for a 40mm model, the same price as the outgoing Series 5. Cellular models start at $499. The Series 6 is available to order starting today, September 15th, and will start shipping on Friday, September 18th.
Alongside the Series 6, Apple has also announced the Apple Watch SE, a lower cost model that has the features of last year’s Series 5.
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