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With the Apple Watch Series 6 there are no great novelties in terms of aesthetics, but it does not matter. Although design has always been a favorite point for Apple, it seems that when it comes to its smartwatch, the spearhead in the smartwatch sector, The way forward is to be and increasingly become the device that can help users who use it to take care of their health.. Of course, there are new colors and new funky original dials. The real novelty, however, is, once again, in a “medical” role. And we put it in quotes because, for now, it is made as a parameter of well-being, without official certifications. A new feature that adds to the many that are already available, including heart rate monitoring, cycle monitoring, Fitness app, hearing monitoring, but it comes with the new WatchOS 7 operating system, too. is monitoring sleep and hand washing, and especially for the EKG. With the Apple Watch Series 6 comes blood oxygenation monitoring.
The Apple Watch now measures blood oxygenation
The function is called Oxygen in blood and allows to measure the oxygen saturation in blood (or SpO2) without the need to prick your finger, as with traditional pulse oximeters. In the Apple Watch Series 6 it is present an O2 level sensor which, thanks to four groups of red, green and infrared LEDs and thanks to four photodiodes placed on the top glass of the watch, is capable of measuring the light reflected from the blood. And therefore tell the user – through an algorithm – the percentage of oxygen that red blood cells can carry from the lungs to the rest of the body. This is normally above 97 percent. The values are not worrisome below 94 percent, but we should be alarmed if it falls below 90 percent. Apple Watch Series 6 can detect 70 to 100 percent. Measurements can be performed actively, using the function, but the device also performs autonomously on a regular basis. As with all other metrics, the collected oxygen saturation data is also stored in the Health app. This parameter, in particular, is more relevant than ever in the Covid emergency period, as it is useful for monitoring the situation of patients with asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia. And indeed, among the various experiments that Apple is conducting with illustrious research centers around the world, there is also the study conducted at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where we try to find out how the metrics recorded by the Apple Watch can indicate early signs of respiratory problems given by Covid-19.
Fast charging and new processor
Improve the performance of this new Apple Watch, thanks to the new Dual-core processor based on the A13 Bionic chip. Same as iPhone 11. Clock responds better and faster to user input. The redesign of the battery is also essential: the autonomy hours are still 18, despite the new functions. But fast charge is introduced: an hour and a half is enough to reach 100 percent battery life. Retina display is 2.5 times brighter to allow the user to look at the dial even in bright light. While the altimeter is now always ontherefore always on. To improve the detection of training parameters.
New colors and new dials
We said that in terms of design, the Apple Watch Series 6 looks a lot like its predecessor, the Apple Watch Series 5. But not quite. Apple Watch is enriched with new colors– As for the aluminum case, in addition to the classic silver, space gray and gold, there will be the most vivid rosso (ProductNet) e blu. A fairly new color in the Apple device sector. News also in terms of straps: we will find in the Stores a new style that deprives itself of any buckle. Completely in silicone, it is called Solo loop and is designed to be an ultralight strap that can be worn by simply sliding it on the arm. Another news is the strap Single braided loop, made with 16 thousand woven polyester filaments (100 percent recycled material) and adhered with flexible shaped magnets. It is suitable for any doll. In fact, there are nine lengths available.
Apple Watch 6 prices and availability
The Apple Watch Series 6 can now be ordered, but will officially hit stores (physical and online) as of September 18. Costs: starts from 439 euros and for the 539 euro version Gps + Cellular. The new Solo Loop and Solo Loop braided straps will arrive in late October and are compatible with Apple Watch 4 and later. As of September 16 it is possible to download the new operating system watchOS 7 also on other watches starting with Watch 3.
The cheapest version of Apple Watch SE
As for the iPhone SE 2020 we speak of the “economic” version in the sense of more convenient than the superior model. But the new Apple Watch SE seems to be a very successful device (like its smartphone cousin after all). Let’s start with the priceYes, you save, but not excessively, compared to older siblings. Apple Watch SE starts from 309 euros (the version with Cellular connectivity from 359 euros) and, like the Watch 6, it hits stores from September 18. The advantages? The design, with a screen 30 percent larger than the Series 3 (model to be replaced) and in Retina. Then the same always-on accelerometers, gyroscope, and altimeter from the latest version. The disadvantages are the loss of some functions dedicated to health.. If we can continue to use fall detection or call emergency services at the push of a button, as well as hearing care, then nothing can be done here for EKGs and blood oxygenation measurements, either.
What is the family setup?
Apple has also thought of a feature that allows family members who do not have an iPhone to use the Apple Watch. And here we refer to the little ones – children – or the elderly, grandparents. Thanks to Family setup, which comes with WatchOS 7, try a protect the most “delicate” relatives with a device (the Watch 6) connected to the smartphone of parents or children, which can be receive alerts in case of emergency and always know where they are. There is also the «School schedule», Which helps the little ones to stay focused when studying: the watch inhibits all external disturbances, including messages and notifications, and allows its owner to see only the time. If the student exits the mode, her father will arrive. The configuration in the Family, for the moment, does not reach Italy.
September 15, 2020 (change September 16, 2020 | 09:24)
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