Apple Keynote 2022 Live: Introducing Apple Watch Ultra

Far out

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With this slogan, which in Spanish means "eccentric" or "fabulous", Apple announced its most important event of the year a few weeks ago.

The event has started with a video of the universe.

Among millions of stars, the Earth has made its way and, later, the company's headquarters, Apple Park, designed by Norman Foster and located in Cupertino (California, USA) has appeared.

In it, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has announced what is expected: the technological giant is going to present new iPhones, smart watches and wireless headphones.

Apple Watches

The Apple Watch is the world's best-selling smartwatch, according to Statista.

The brand's latest bet to continue conquering the sector is the Apple Watch Series 8. "It keeps you connected to the things that matter most to you, encourages you to be active and monitors your health," said Cook.

Its main novelty is that it launches a body temperature sensor that, according to Apple, will serve to monitor menstrual cycles and provide information on ovulation.

The watch aims to warn the user of possible deviations in the cycle, for example, of prolonged periods and other alterations that may be a sign of a health problem.

Smart watches, in combination with remote consultations, have the potential to reduce in-person visits to medical centers or hospitals, according to the report

by GSMA Intelligence (the research division of the GSMA, the association of mobile operators). telecommunications).

But, as Apple emphasizes, the results of this app are not intended for medical use.

The Apple Watch Series 8 also incorporates a function to detect possible shocks.

If it detects an accident, the watch can directly contact the emergency services.

The battery offers an autonomy of 18 hours, but the watch incorporates a low consumption mode that, in theory, allows it to be extended up to 36 hours of use.

The Apple Watch Series 8, whose price starts at $ 399, can be reserved from this afternoon and will be available from September 16.

To captivate those who practice extreme sports and stand up to manufacturers like Garmin within the high range, the apple company has presented the new Apple Watch Ultra.

It is a watch with a more resistant 49-millimeter case, which has "the most accurate GPS" of any smart watch and is designed for the most athletic: from "the most demanding athletes", says the company, to those who practice ocean sports.

Apple claims that the watch can detect depth, indicate the temperature of the water.

The

, which promises to track multiple metrics, boasts the largest battery the company has ever released.

Supposedly it has an autonomy of 36 hours and up to 60 hours with low consumption mode.

The watch will be available from September 23 for $799.

In addition to the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra, the company has also introduced a new Apple Watch SE.

Its most affordable watch, which starts at $249 and will be available from September 16, includes a heart sensor and is also capable of detecting falls and potential traffic bumps.

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