Finally, up to 4 new features for Apple Watches from the keynote?

Sam Ibou September 10, 2023 2 min read

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The Apple Watch Series 9 would be entitled to a new heart rate sensor
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 would be released in black
The Apple Watch Series 9 could also feature a new U2 chip (ultra wideband)

Apple Watch Series 9

According to new information from the magazine Bloombergthe Apple Watch Series 9 could include a new heart rate sensor and an U2 chip, also new. Hallway rumors that are not without contradiction other rumorsensuring for their part that only the processor would be updated on the next range of American connected watches.

The new heart rate sensor would be more precise. But the current version is already very effective and offers good results, which are relied upon in particular by users at risk of tachycardia. Some smartphones also offer a heart rate monitor, particularly from Samsung with the Galaxy range. The availability of this solution will, however, have ended in 2020, for the benefit of the Korean’s watches.

The U2 chip, for its part, allows (in particular) to communicate wirelessly with an AirTag. The Locate app then provides more precise advice on how to geolocate the beacon around you. Moreover, the Apple platform, installed natively on iPhones and iPads, should benefit from this component change to improve as well.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

With this, our source of the day assures that the second generation Apple Watch Ultra – perhaps also planned for September – will soon be equipped with a new black model, from head to toes. The first edition of the wearable was unveiled almost a year ago. It is the first to include an “Action” button, the action it triggers can be personalized by the user. In addition, the titanium case is much stronger than the aluminum or stainless steel Apple Watches.

Second-generation Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Series 9 expected to be showcased at planned keynote Tuesday. The event can of course be followed in our columns, but will also be broadcast live. Apple should mainly unveil new products there, the latest software updates having already been detailed during the Worldwide Developer Conference.