

This app provides real-time monitoring of the electrical activity of your heart through an electrical heart sensor. The Series 6 includes the ECG app to check your heart rhythm for any signs of irregularity that could be a sign of atrial fibrillation. With this new sensor and the sleep tracking introduced in watchOS 7, the Series 6 can monitor your blood oxygen level at night to detect such issues as sleep apnea. The results of a scan can alert you to changes in your blood circulation or breathing as a potential respiratory or cardiac problem. New with the Series 6 is a pulse oximeter that measures the level of blood-carried oxygen to your brain and other vital organs. Though the battery life is the same as in prior versions, the Series 6 offers faster charging, with Apple promising a full charge in less than 1.5 hours.Īpple has continuously enhanced its smartwatch with a focus on health and fitness. The battery on the Series 6 is a rechargeable lithium-ion variety that is rated to last for 18 hours on a single charge. Also included are a compass and an always-on altimeter to constantly monitor your elevation. Bluetooth 5.0 is part of the package as well. The Wi-Fi is 802.11b/g/n with support for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. The Series 6 comes in both GPS-only and GPS + Cellular editions. The Watch Series 6 comes with 32GB of built-in storage, so it can house a hefty number of apps and a substantial amount of data. The Series 6 also introduces a U1 Ultra Wideband chip, which provides more precise location tracking and spatial awareness to help your watch better recognize its surroundings. The Watch Series 6 is powered by an S6 64-bit dual-core processor, which Apple says is up to 20% faster than the S5 chip in the Series 5 and the Watch SE, which itself is twice as fast as the chip in the Series 3.

The display is brighter than the ones used for previous Watch models, which means you can see it better in sunlight. The Series 6 features an always-on rounded LTPO OLED Retina display that’s 30% larger than the display on the Series 3. Each material comes in a range of colors: 1) Aluminum: silver, space gray, gold, blue red 2) Stainless steel: silver, graphite, gold and 3) Titanium: titanium and space black.

You can choose from three different materials for your case-aluminum, stainless steel, or titanium. The Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch Series 6Īvailable in 40mm or 44mm sizes, the Watch Series 6 case is 11% thinner and therefore lighter than the one on the Series 3. And starting at $199, the Watch Series 3 comes with all the basic features but without the more advanced tricks cooked up over the past few years. Starting at $279, the Watch SE provides some of the features found in its more expensive big brother. Starting at $399, the Apple Watch Series 6 offers all the latest and greatest features, particularly for monitoring your health. Which among the three is the right one for you? That depends on two factors: the features you want, and the price you’re willing to pay. Hiring kit: Android developer (TechRepublic Premium) How lower smartphone shipments may be a buying opportunity for customers Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4, Galaxy Watch 5 The conundrum of Android 13 and Pixel 6 facial recognition SEE: Mobile Device Computing Policy (TechRepublic Premium) Mobility must-reads All three models are also available from Amazon, Best Buy, and other third-party retailers. Plus, Apple continues to sell the Watch Series 3, which was released in 2017. 15, Apple unveiled not one but two new watches-the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Apple Watch SE. Those of you looking to buy an Apple Watch now have a few different choices. With all three watches available from Apple and other retailers, the trick is to balance the features you want against the price you're able to pay. Watch Series 3 and Watch SE: How do they compare?
