Apple Watch Series 9 Review | Worth your time
The Hindu
Apple Watch Series 9 boasts a Retina LTPO OLED display with a peak brightness of 2,000 nits
Apple’s newest slick wearable, the Watch Series 9, may not present a groundbreaking design upgrade over its predecessor, but it does come with a handy double-tap gesture that lets you execute various functions without touching the watch.
Design-wise, it is very hard to distinguish between the new Watch 9 and its predecessor. The bezels surrounding the Series 9’s display remain unchanged, essentially maintaining the same familiar design. The watch we reviewed came with two bands: the Midnight Sport Loop and a Desert Stone Nike Sport Band.
The watch also comes with an IP6X rating for dust resistance and remains water-resistant up to a depth of 50 meters.
The Apple Watch Series 9 boasts a Retina LTPO OLED display with an impressive peak brightness of 2,000 nits, double that of the Series 8. Its compact 1.9-inch screen offers a resolution of 484x396 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 326 ppi, which ensures sharp and vibrant visuals. The addition of sapphire crystal glass enhances durability and safeguards the screen from scratches. Additionally, the Series 9 features an always-on display, providing at-a-glance information and functionality without waking the watch, contributing to a seamless and convenient user experience.
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The Apple Watch sees some notable changes with the introduction of watchOS 10. New watch faces, like the charming Snoopy option, bring a touch of fun with engaging animations. The Solar Analogue and Palette faces offer customisation, and the Nike Globe face proves practical for those using the Nike Run app.
This OS relies less on gestures, effectively utilising physical buttons and even adding a virtual on-screen back button to navigate native apps. The Smart Stack feature, akin to a collection of widgets, provides quick access with a scroll of the digital crown. Control Center accessibility now only requires a side button press, enhancing its usefulness. The overall design of native apps has also received a much-needed facelift
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