Apple Unveils iPhone 15 and Watch Series 9 with Faster Performance, New Gestures, and Sustainability Focus

New Double Tap gesture lets you perform tasks without touching display, enabled by faster Neural Engine
On-device Siri processing makes responses faster since data doesn't need to be sent to the cloud
Precision Finding with ultra wideband chip makes finding your iPhone 15 easier
More sustainable materials like 100% recycled cobalt in battery
Focus on usability with widgets in WatchOS 10 and faster performance in Series 9

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9/12/2023

Apple Unveils Rugged New Apple Watch Ultra 2 with Improved Battery Life and Brighter Display

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.

9/13/2023

Apple Watch Series 9 Brings Minor Upgrades Over Series 8

The Apple Watch Series 9 is a minor upgrade over the Series 8, with features like the S9 chip, Double Tap gesture, and Precision Finding for iPhone 15 models being the most significant changes, making it difficult to recommend upgrading for most Series 8 users.

9/20/2023

Apple Watch Series 9 Adds New Gestures, On-Device Siri for More Hands-Free Use

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.)

9/21/2023

Amazon Unveils New Alexa Features, MGM Recovers From Ransomware, Apple Watch Series 9 Reviewed, Accessibility Upgrades Coming to Fire and Echo

Amazon is integrating a large language model into its Echo devices to improve conversational interactions, although some issues were experienced during a live demonstration; meanwhile, Apple's new Apple Watch Series 9 introduces a "Double Tap" method of interaction and on-device Siri processing.

9/25/2023

Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 Teardown Reveals No Major Hardware Changes, Double Tap Just Software Update

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 teardowns by iFixit reveal no significant hardware changes, confirming that the new Double Tap feature is just a software update, but also highlighting the difficulty of disassembling the models due to tiny screws and strong glue.

10/3/2023

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Brings Brighter Display, Longer Battery Life, New Gestures and Precision Finding

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.

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Posted 9/12/2023, 6:37:00 PM