The main topic of the article is the availability of emergency features on different smartwatch brands.
The key points are:
1. Apple Watch offers fall detection, emergency SOS calls, and satellite messaging for emergencies.
2. Google Pixel Watch offers emergency SOS calls and fall detection, but only the LTE version allows direct contact with emergency services.
3. Garmin watches offer emergency contacts, emergency assistance calls, and satellite messaging through InReach devices.
Apple is expected to announce new iPhones and Apple Watches at their upcoming event, but they may face challenges in convincing people to upgrade due to a slowdown in the smartphone market and the option of a cheaper battery replacement.
Apple is set to announce new iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, during its upcoming keynote, with rumors suggesting the use of titanium frames for the "Pro" models and the adoption of a USB-C port to comply with EU regulations. Additionally, there may be a new Apple Watch and a mention of the Vision Pro VR headset. Livestreams of the event will be available on YouTube, Apple TV, and the Apple Events section of the website.
Apple will announce its next generation of mobile products, including the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, at its upcoming Wonderlust event, with the Ultra expected to have significant design improvements and both watches potentially featuring upgraded sensors and processors.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to have new sensors, including a fourth-generation optical heart rate sensor and a U2 ultra wideband chip for improved Find My capabilities, along with a potential shift in manufacturing using 3D printing and discontinuation of certain watch bands.
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Apple is expected to announce new products, including the iPhone 15 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 9, at its Wonderlust event, with iOS 17 likely to be available shortly after the event and featuring new features such as StandBy mode, Open Camera app modes with new Shortcuts actions, a 72-hour passcode grace period, improved autocorrect, a new Journal app, enhancements to Messages, Contact Posters, automatic deletion of password verification messages, grocery list creation in Reminders, Conversation Awareness on AirPods, a simplified activation for Siri, back-to-back Siri requests, improved sharing with AirDrop and NameDrop, and sensitive content warnings.
Apple showcased their new line of iPhones and watches, incorporating improved semiconductor designs to enhance basic functions such as calls, images, and voice recognition, using artificial intelligence technology without explicitly naming it.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a rugged smartwatch with a faster processor, improved health sensors, and a new U2 chip for GPS tracking, featuring a new on-device version of Siri and enhanced sustainability with increased recycled content and carbon neutrality.
Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch, claiming it to be "carbon neutral," but experts argue that the concept of a carbon-neutral product is misleading and gives the idea that consuming more is a solution to climate problems.
The Apple Watch has transitioned from a luxury fashion accessory to a highly popular health and fitness tracker, leading the global smartwatch market with 22% of shipments in Q2 2023.
Summary: Apple's announcement of the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 raises questions about the value of current devices, with trade-in options varying between Apple and reputable trade-in sites like Back Market.
The Apple Watch Series 9 disappoints by not offering more accurate location tracking through dual-frequency GPS, which many other fitness brands have implemented in their watches at a lower price point.
Apple has released watchOS 10, which includes a revamped interface, new watch faces, updated apps, and features for cycling, hiking, and mental health tracking.
Main topic: Review of the Apple Watch Series 9
Key points:
1. Introduction of new methods of interaction: Double Tap and Raise to Speak (to Siri)
2. On-device Siri processing for convenient voice control
3. Enhanced fitness tracking capabilities and carbon neutral product
(Note: Battery life, new UWB chip, and screen brightness are also mentioned in the content, but they are not included as key points since they are not as significant as the ones listed above.)
Garmin is expected to release the Vivoactive 5, a new smartwatch with an AMOLED display and improved battery life, making it a strong contender against the Apple Watch Series 9.
Apple is set to launch the Series 9 Apple Watch with new features such as a 'double tap' function, enhanced phone location capabilities, and the S9 chip.
Google's upcoming Pixel Watch 2 will feature a skin temperature sensor, improved heart rate tracking, stress level analysis, FitBit integration, safety features like a "Safety Check," and a full 24-hour battery life.
iPhone users may not fully understand the features and benefits they are missing out on until they try a late-model Android flagship device like the Google Pixel Fold, as Apple's innovations have stagnated compared to its competitors.
Apple has the ability to create its own search engine, potentially rivaling the revenue from the Apple Watch market, due to its existing search engine capabilities in services such as the App Store, Maps, Apple TV, and News.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a similar physical design to its predecessor, but it offers notable improvements in features and performance, such as a faster processor, increased storage, a brighter display, longer battery life, and new features like double tap gesture support and on-device Siri with health access. However, these upgrades may not be compelling enough for those who already own the previous model.
Apple has declared its first-generation gold-plated Apple Watch as "obsolete," meaning they will no longer provide repairs or spare parts for the pricey gadget.
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that the 2024 Apple Watch will not offer significant innovative experiences, such as a micro-LED display or blood glucose monitoring, but there may still be the possibility of a high-end "Apple Watch X" that offers more changes.
Apple has confirmed that the latest beta software for Apple Watch, paired with certain versions of iOS, can cause increased power consumption and potential overheating issues on iPhones.
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