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Apple Watch Series 6 is finally official and includes more health and fitness features on your wrist. In addition to that, the new series also offers new finishes, including a new watch strap design that promises to offer greater comfort.
Similar to the previous generation, the new Apple Watch is offered in 40mm or 44mm sizes. The Retina Always-On display has been enhanced up to 2.5 times brighter than the Series 5, making it more readable in bright sunlight. It runs on a new dual-core Apple S6 SiP that claims to offer 20% more performance than the S5 chip in the Apple Watch Series 5.
In addition to the standard aluminum case that you can get in silver, space gray, or gold, the new Apple Watch series is also offered in (Product) Red which comes in a matching red case and watch strap. For a more premium finish, you can also get it in stainless steel with a graphite and yellow gold option.
The main main feature during the event is the blood oxygen sensor. The bottom of the watch now features four groups of green, red, and infrared LEDs, plus four photodiodes. Combined with a custom algorithm, Apple Watch can measure blood oxygen between 70 and 100%. The blood oxygen sensor can be measured on demand or periodically even while you sleep.
Apple has partnered with research teams to conduct health studies on how blood oxygen levels can be used in various health applications. This includes using heart rate and blood oxygen levels to detect early signs of respiratory conditions such as influenza and COVID-19.
With the new WatchOS 7, there is also a new Family Settings feature that allows users to use the Apple Watch without the need for an iPhone. Designed for children or the elderly, an iPhone user can help set the new clocks, allowing other family members to enjoy the same communication, health monitoring, and emergency services.
With the family settings feature, parents can receive alerts about the whereabouts of their children. It can also be used to receive fall detection notifications for seniors.
This familiar feature would only work with the cellular version of the watch. It will be implemented in selected telecommunications companies in China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The new watch also offers faster charging and you can get a full charge in less than 1.5 hours. The Cupertino company has also made some optimizations to improve battery life for certain workouts, such as indoor and outdoor racing. As in the previous generation, there is also a 50 meter water resistance which is suitable for swimming.
The Series 6 is also the first Apple Watch to support ultra-broadband with the inclusion of a U1 chip. This would aid in the precision location tracking already offered on the current iPhone 11 series.
Apple has also introduced a new Solo Loop that claims to provide a comfortable, custom fit without the use of zippers or buckles. It is a single stretchable piece that uses soft silicone and braided thread.
There is also a Braided Solo Loop band, as well as a new Leather Link that wraps around the wrist and is secured by magnets. Apple has also introduced new color options for the Nike Sport Band and Nike Sport Loop.
Apple has yet to reveal the availability of the Series 6 for Malaysia, but the price is already available in the online store. Below are the official prices for Apple Watch Series 6 in Malaysia:
Aluminum sport loop +
40mm GPS – RM 1,749
GPS + 40mm cell – 2199 RM
44mm GPS – RM 1,899
GPS + 44mm cell phone – 2349 RMStainless steel sports loop +
GPS + 40mm cell – 2999 RM
GPS + 44mm cell phone – 3249 RM
The Apple Series 3 is still the entry-level watch right now with a starting price of RM849 for the 38 mm version and RM999 for size 42 mm. Apple has also announced the Watch SE as its mid-range offering starting from RM1,199 for the 40 mm version and RM 1,349 for the 44 mm variant. The SE runs on an Apple S5 SiP but lacks an always-on display and ECG.
