Apple Watch Series 8

Both models are powered by watchOS 9, introducing new and more customizable watch faces like Lunar and Metropolitan, an enhanced Workout app, sleep stages, a ...

Apple Watch SE is available in 40mm and 44mm aluminum cases, in midnight, starlight, and silver finishes, and is compatible with all bands. Both models are made with 100 percent recycled aluminum in the case, 100 percent recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine, and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. Powerful upgrades include the S8 SiP advanced dual-core processor, the same processor that is in Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra, making it 20 percent faster than the previous generation, along with Crash Detection and international roaming. With Apple Watch Studio, Apple Watch Series 8 can be paired with any available band in the same collection. Apple Watch Hermès introduces two new bands: H Diagonal, which creates a sporty pattern of the Hermès H with hundreds of microperforations, and Gourmette Metal, which features a polished stainless steel chain and noir leather wrapping twice around the wrist. Apple Watch uses signals from the accelerometer and heart rate sensor to estimate when users are in REM, Core, or Deep sleep. Knowing when ovulation has occurred can be helpful for family planning, and Apple Watch Series 8 makes it easy and convenient by providing these estimates in the Health app. To enable Crash Detection, Apple developed an advanced sensor-fusion algorithm that leverages a new, more powerful gyroscope and accelerometer on Apple Watch, which now has the highest dynamic range accelerometer in any smartwatch. “Apple Watch Series 8 reinforces our commitment in these areas with the addition of pioneering technology, while Apple Watch SE brings advanced core features at a new starting price. Utilizing the new temperature-sensing capabilities in Apple Watch Series 8, users can receive retrospective ovulation estimates. The sensors in Apple Watch Series 8 sample the wrist temperature during sleep every five seconds and measure changes as small as 0.1° C. Apple Watch Series 8 features the beloved design of Apple Watch, including a large, Always-On Retina display and a strong crack-resistant front crystal.

Apple has launched a new Apple Watch, named Series 8, with a range of features including a temperature sensor.

Apple also updated the cheaper Apple Watch SE, which will now drop to $249. Apple said that the watch still has 18-hour battery life with the new temperatures. Apple will also give people three months of Fitness+, free with new purchases. Apple said it has been studying crash impacts for years to ensure that the watch is able to reliably understand when its owner had crashed. That includes medication tracking and new multi-sport capabilities. The new Watch also has other safety features, built specifically for car crashes. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. The company added menstrual cycle tracking three years ago, in a software update. Those are based around the temperature sensor, which tracks people’s body overnight. With the new Watch, Apple is introducing new bands, including new versions of its collaborations with Nike and Hermès. Much of the Watch is the same as the previous Series 7: it has the same outside design, and many of the same features.

The Apple Watch Series 8 is official, and Apple's dropped a ton of new features for its eighth generation wearable.

The big new feature of the Apple Watch Seres 8 is a temperature sensor, much like the Galaxy Watch 5, but unlike Samsung’s flippant attitude towards its use, Apple has come out the gate with examples over how it’ll be used from day one. Apple has officially unveiled the Apple Watch 8 at its Far out event. It can also detect ‘Possible Cycle Deviation’, from temperature shifts that occur during events like spotting which might signal wider health issues.

Find out when the Apple Watch 8 UK release date will be, plus the latest information on UK pricing, availability and specs around battery life and design.

The Apple Watch Series 7 retained the 18-hour battery life of its prior model. Let's compare the Apple Watch Series 8's battery life with that of its predecessor. [iPhone 14 UK release date](https://www.radiotimes.com/technology/apple-iphone-14-release-date) page. Apple always makes some, albeit minor, improvements to each generation, so the Series 8 should be even better than the already great Series 7. Low power mode will extend your battery life to over 30 hours while keeping emergency features like the new crash detection mode on. It follows on from the Apple Watch Series 7, which landed late last year and scored an impressive 4.3 stars in our What is new for the Apple Watch 8 is the new low-power mode. The Apple Watch Series 8 starts at £419, with the new Apple Watch SE at £259. How much will the new smartwatch cost? And when will it be released? [Buy Apple Watch Series 7 for £309 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Watch-GPS-41mm-Aluminium/dp/B09HH8Z1JH?tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1703022) [Buy Apple Watch Series 7 for £369 at Currys](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1703022&awinmid=1599&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.currys.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fapple-watch-series-7-green-aluminium-with-clover-sports-band-41-mm-10231246.html%3F) [Buy Apple Watch Series 7 for £359 at Very](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1703022&awinmid=3090&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.very.co.uk%2Fapple-watch-series-7-gps-41mm-midnight-aluminium-case-with-midnight-sport-band%2F1600649470.prd%3F) [Buy Apple Watch Series 7 for £369 at AO](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?id=489797&clickref=radiotimes-1703022&awinmid=19526&p=https%3A%2F%2Fao.com%2Fproduct%2Fmkmy3ba-apple-series-7--41mm-smart-watche-white-90095-322.aspx%3F) The Apple Watch Series 8 was revealed alongside the highly anticipated

At today's 'Far Out' event, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 8. The most notable feature is a body-temperature sensor that aids with fertility ...

Aesthetic upgrades to the Apple Watch Series 8 includes new Nike and Hermes bands. The Apple Watch Series 8 also has a low-power mode which allows certain apps like activity tracking and fall detection to run while conserving battery. With the new body-temperature sensor, the Apple Watch Series 8 takes health tracking a big step further. And as was [heavily rumored](https://mashable.com/article/apple-watch-fertility-tracking-privacy-concerns), the Series 8 is built with a thermometer that can to be used to aid with [fertility tracking](https://mashable.com/article/apple-watch-series-8-health-fertility-tracker). Using an accelerometer and gyroscope sensors, the Series 8 can detect detect a crash and provide emergency information. The Apple Watch Series 8 is available to preorder today and will go on sale Sept.