The Apple Watch Series 8 adds a couple of little improvements to an already successful formula.
HR, blood oxygen, altimeter, ECG, temperatureHardware-wise, not much has changed compared to the Series 7 and even the Series 6. The new Apple Watch adds a new gyroscope, which enables the Crash Detection feature to work — it can sense a car crash and call emergency services for you, if you are incapacitated and can't do that yourself. The temperature sensor tracks basal body temperature for women's health reading — more accurate cycle tracking and ovulation reports.
These two options cover most needs just fine. We find the 45 mm to be just the right size even for bigger wrists — it’s not too bulky, not too tiny. And with a wide range of wristbands available, you can get it to fit your style just fine. The 41 mm is a great option for more delicate wrists, while it still has ample of screen real estate to show you the full watchOS 9 interface.
It’s a pleasure to view and use, as ever, though its construction is kind of a double-edged sword. With the slim bezels and the screen almost curving into the sides of the Watch, it is incredibly hard to keep this gadget pristine, with no accidental scratches. It’s even harder to find a screen protector for it, but many users opt for some form of case that has a lip.Apple’s watchOS works great in your Apple ecosystem, naturally, by providing all sorts of notifications straight on your wrist.
While we don’t have a set battery test for wearables, we definitely spent plenty of time with the Watch Series 8 in day-to-day activities. It does, indeed, require a charge in a day-and-a-half cycle. But, in reality, since it supports fast charging , we usually just plopped it down on its charger whenever we had some downtime and picked it up ready to go right after.
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