Apple officially unveils Apple Watch Series 6 and affordable Apple Watch SE

Finally, the official event (presentation) of Apple took place on September 15, within the framework of which

The tech giant Cupertino has announced the new Apple Watch Series 6, which replaces the Series 5, as well as an affordable version of the Apple Watch SE.

In fact, this is the first time since 2016 that Apple has released two new smartwatches at once, and we are very happy about that! We propose to dwell in detail on the review of Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 6.

Apple Watch Series 6 design and specifications

Apple Watch 6 kept its popularityApple's rectangular design this year. The watch is presented in exciting new colors: blue, classic gold, classic graphite and for the first time in stunning red Apple Watch Product Red.

The improved Always-on display is even brighter for easy viewing even in very sunny conditions. Apple says it's two and a half times brighter.

Apple Watch Series 6 has several newwatch faces, including a fun Memoji watch face that moves and responds to your touch. Another great new design is the GMT dial, which shows multiple time zones at once; The Chronograph Pro dial has several time scales. Typergraph users have three custom font styles and four scripts for displaying numbers. There are also watch faces for photographers, healthcare professionals and surfers.

Apple also offers replacement straps. What's more, you can now get a Solo Loop that has no overlapping parts for maximum comfort, but is stretchable and float-proof. You also have a Solo Loop option if you're interested in a different style.

Apple says new Apple Watch processorSeries 6 is 20% faster than the previous generation, allowing apps to load faster and extending battery life. The novelty is equipped with a high-performance dual-core processor based on the A13 Bionic chip, the same as in the iPhone 11.

Apple still claims an 18-hour battery life, similar to last year's model.

Apple Watch Series 6 has several newinteresting features. Watches running the latest version of watchOS 7 now support sleep tracking — what used to be on other third-party devices like Fitbit is now available on your Apple Watch.

Another very important function — Thisblood oxygen monitoring. The watch shows the amount of oxygen in the blood in just 15 seconds. They also record periodic background measurements, which are then stored in the Health app. Apple introduces the Blood Oxygen app where you can find this information.

Apple is also introducing a Fitness + subscription with a wide range of workouts and features to help you improve your workouts and stay motivated while staying in sync with your iPhone.

Apple is really focused onmake Apple Watch healthier. WatchOS 7 has a handwash detection feature that reminds you to wash your hands and tracks the duration of the process.

You can use your iPhone to pairApple Watch with your family members, even if they don't have an iPhone to pair. This can be very helpful for your children or older family members. Kids can use the Workout app among other Apple Watch features, and this setting allows you to carefully choose which contacts they can chat with. You can turn on automatic location so that you always know where your children are: at school or on the playground.

The Family Setup feature gives your kids more independence while giving you some peace of mind.

Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch 6: what are the differences?

You may be wondering what exactlyare the differences between the affordable Apple Watch SE and the premium Apple Watch 6. At first glance, both smartwatches look the same, with the differences centered mostly on functionality. The affordable Apple Watch SE combines the modern design of the Apple Watch 6 with the most important features of the Apple Watch as a whole.

Here are the main differences between Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6:

  • No ECG monitoring on a more affordable model
  • No Always-On display on more affordable model
  • No Blood Oxygen app on Apple Watch SE
  • The Apple Watch SE has an S5 chip, while the Apple Watch Series 6 has an S6 chip.

Here are the similarities between Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 6:

  • Largest, most advanced Apple Watch display
  • Health and fitness monitoring, same altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass as in Watch Series 6
  • Latest motion sensors for fall detection
  • New watch faces are present on both
  • Cellular models of both smartwatches allow you to make calls and send text messages without an iPhone.

Price and Release Date

More affordable Apple Watch SE will cost 279dollars (24,990 rubles), and Apple Watch Series 6 — $399 (36,990 rubles in Russia). You can order today and they will go on sale this Friday, September 18th.