Apple Watch 9 Series: Everything we know so far
The Apple Watch has established itself as the undisputed leader in the smartwatch market. With its sleek design, extensive features, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, it offers unparalleled functionality and convenience.
Its health and fitness tracking capabilities, as well as its ability to make calls, send messages, and stream music, make it a must-have accessory for tech-savvy individuals.
The continuous improvements and updates to the Apple Watch only further solidify its position as the king of smartwatches.
It’s more probable for there to be a minor upgrade this year as Apple released the high-end Apple Watch Ultra and second-generation Apple Watch SE in their smartwatch lineup last year.
There isn’t much speculation surrounding the Watch Series 9 currently, unlike the iPhone 15 series. However, we will keep this article up to date with any reliable information that becomes available.
Will Apple Watch 9 Series have MicroLED display?
The Apple Watch was equipped with an OLED screen long before the iPhone, and rumors are now circulating that the smartwatch will receive another display upgrade ahead of Apple’s smartphones.
A Bloomberg report suggests that MicroLED displays developed in-house will be featured on the next Apple Watch Ultra model, which may launch no earlier than 2024. Previous rumors had suggested a 2023 release for a MicroLED Apple Watch.
This is yet another step by Apple to reduce its dependence on external tech partners, including Samsung and LG, as the company seeks to produce more components in-house.
MicroLED, which is not to be confused with Mini-LED, is considered the next significant advancement in display technology after OLED. It derives its name from the millions of small pixels that create the image directly.
The primary obstacle to widespread adoption is making these pixels (and screens) small enough. MicroLED is brighter than OLED, has similarly perfect black levels, and poses no risk of burn-in.
Will Apple Watch 9 Series have new sensors?
According to a Bloomberg report in February, the anticipated significant health feature that may arrive on the Apple Watch is continuous and non-invasive blood glucose monitoring. Currently, the traditional method of blood glucose testing involves skin pricking.
However, Apple is exploring the use of a silicon photonics chip for a process called optical absorption spectroscopy, which shines laser light beneath the skin to determine glucose levels.
While the feature has reportedly made significant progress, it still needs to be miniaturized to fit into a wearable device. If Apple manages to achieve this, the Apple Watch could become a vital device for millions of diabetic households.
When will Apple Watch 9 Series launch and at what price?
Since its introduction, Apple has launched a new iteration of the Apple Watch every year. If the company follows its usual pattern, the Apple Watch Series 9 should debut in the fall of 2023 alongside the iPhone 15 series.
There is no information available about the starting price for the Apple Watch Series 9, but pricing has remained unchanged for several years in the US, and we anticipate that it will remain stable in 2023. The starting price for the Apple Watch Series 8 is $399.
The bottom line
It’s anticipated that the Apple Watch Series 9 will come equipped with all the features of the Watch Series 8, such as different sizes and finishes as well as an always-on display.
It’s also likely to feature an enhanced processor, probably the S9, and support the forthcoming WatchOS 10 software version. An improvement in battery life is also expected, which was not the case for the Watch Series 8.