Here’s a guide to what it can do for you, aside from telling the time
Of all the innovations that have steered the course of humanity over time, perhaps the greatest is the one we use to measure time itself.
We’ve come a long way since the days of the sundial and the pocket fob,and for proof of that revolutionary progress, look no further than the new Apple Watch Series 9. It adds a whole new dimension to time with its powerful dual-core CPU, dazzling Retina display, and advanced Neural Engine for fast processing of machine learning tasks.”
Let’s explore what that means in everyday use. Here are some of the things you can do with the amazing Apple Watch Series 9.
Get vital insights into your vital signs
By day and by night, Apple Watch Series 9 keeps a close watch on your physical and mental well-being. You can use the ECG app to tap into your cardiac rhythms, while the Heart Rate app can alert you to fluctuations and irregularities.
The Blood Oxygen sensor measures a key metric of overall wellness, and the Sleep app tracks the duration and quality of your nightly rest.
And you’ll breathe easier with the Mindfulness app, which reminds you to take time out to de-stress and reflect on your emotions.
Get motivated to get active
As your own personal trainer and motivator, Apple Watch Series 9 helps you get fit for life.
By closing three concentric rings — Move, Exercise, and Stand — based on your fitness goals, you can reduce the risk of chronic illness and improve your well-being.
It’s a fun and rewarding way to minimise your risk of chronic illness, and feel better about yourself in body, heart, and mind. And the fitter you get, the more you’ll be inspired to try a routine on the Workout app, which tracks your stats across a variety of activities, including walking, running, cycling, dancing, and swimming.
Take note of your thoughts
There’s no need to let a fleeting idea, observation, or Note to Self disappear into thin air during your busy day. Just tap on the Voice Memos app on Apple Watch Series 9 to save your thoughts for later. You can even have your words auto-transcribed using one of the many AI speech-to-text apps on the App Store.
Find your direction in life
Whether you’re exploring the great outdoors, touring a city, or setting off on a road trip, Apple Watch Series 9 smooths the way with turn-by-turn driving or walking directions through Apple Maps. Haptic feedback technology alerts you with distinctive blips, eliminating the need to check your watch for directions.
The Compass app helps with orienteering by providing location and elevation information, allowing you to set waypoints and track your progress even without a cellular connection.
Shoot a great Group Selfie
Apple Watch Series 9 comes with a range of handy utilities, including timer, stopwatch, torch, and of course, your always-on-call Personal Assistant, Siri.
But a feature that is sure to make you smile is the Camera Remote app. Position your iPhone, strike a pose, and tap the app on your watch. You’ll see the camera’s eye-view on the display. After a three-second countdown, the iPhone will snap an image or shoot a video. It’s a great way to put yourself and your friends in the picture.
Pay the easy way
Forget carrying cash. Forget carrying cards. With Apple Watch Series 9, you’ll always have quick and easy way to pay, with a double tap of a side button at millions of merchants at home and abroad. Apple Pay is private and secure — your card number and identity aren’t shared with merchants, and nor are your card numbers stored on your device or on Apple servers.
You don’t need your iPhone or Internet access either, since Apple Pay uses a contactless technology called Near Field Communication (NFC). It’s the easiest way to pay as you go, wherever you go.
Get Apple Watch Series 9 at iStore
The new Apple Watch Series 9 is available at iStore, starting from R10,499.
From R449 you can get iCare Plus, which extends your warranty to two years and includes an Apple Authorised screen repair.
For more information on Apple Watch Series 9, please visit https://www.istore.co.za/discover-apple-watch.