September 15, 2020, Apple launched Apple Watch Series 6. The most exciting features that we are going to get in Series 6 is a new blood oxygen sensor, and it’s app. New Apple Watch Series is powered with the latest watchOS 7. There are also hardware improvements, and we are getting a faster S6 system in package(SIP). It is also introducing next-generation always on the altimeter for realtime measurement of inclination for all time. It also provides a variety of cases and bands for many style preferences. And other noticable features that Series 6 brings are family setup, sleep tracking, automatic handwashing detection, new workout styles, and many more.
In product launching event, Jeff Williams who is Apple’s chief operating officer said,
Apple Watch Series 6 Completely redefines watch a watch can do.
What’s new in Apple Watch Series 6
Blood Oxygen Sensor
Blood Oxygen Sensor is the new technology in the apple watch series, which is are going to get in the new Apple Watch Series 6. This sensor will measure the oxygen level in blood. Human blood contains oxygen, which we get from the lungs through the respiration process. Then this oxygenated blood will circulate throughout the body for body functioning. For a healthy body, there should be a proper oxygen level in the blood. To measure this oxygen level, the new this watch brought the advanced blood oxygen sensor. So this is going to be a very useful feature and help an individual to monitor their oxygen level in the blood. As result, they can main proper oxygen levels and improve fitness and well being.
Are you curious, how BOS is working in the new Apple Watch Series 6? According to Apple, BOS is made with four clusters of green, red, infrared LED’S along with four photodiodes which are attached in the black crystal of the Apple Watch. It will measure light reflected from the blood, and using an advanced BOS algorithm, will then calculate the oxygen level in blood and show it in the application.
Always On Altimeter
This watch also features a new Always On Altimeter, which measures real-time elevation all the time. This altimeter is equipped with an enhanced barometer. It also uses GPS and nearby WIFI networks. This altimeter is very sensitive as it can detect a change in small elevation. So that it can be handy for accurate measurement of footsteps while walking and running.
Performance
This watch is using an S6 SiP chip, which is dual-core and based on the A11 Bionic chip. This watch is 20% faster than the previous Apple Watch Series 5. Talking about the battery, it has a battery life of 18 hours. It also includes a U1 chip and ultra-wideband antennas for a smooth wireless connection. Apple Watch Series 6 now provides faster charging. It will take approximately 1.5 hours to completely charge the battery. It also features the enhanced always on the retina display. This retina display is 2.5 times brighter than the previous Watch Series in daylight time.
Pricing of Apple Watch Series 6
Its prices started at $399. Apple Watch Series 6(GPS) starts from $399 and GPS with Cellular starts from $499. With an additional choice of color and band, the price will vary.
So these are some exciting and noticeable features, performance, and pricing information of the newly launched Apple Watch Series 6. This watch brings useful features like Blood Oxygen Sensor, Always On Altimeter, a powerful chip, battery life with a number of the new styles. Along with all these, this watch use watchOS 7, in which we are going to get some useful features like family setup. With the family setup app, all the members can use it even without the use of the iPhone. So that all the members in the family can get connectivity, safety, and fitness features of Apple Watch.
