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On Tuesday, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) launched its Watch Series 9 at its “Wonderlust” event, prompting a direct comparison with its predecessor.
Here are all the updates that make the Apple Watch Series 9 similar and different from the Apple Watch 8 in terms of price, power, and performance.
Design: Minimal Changes, New Color Options
In terms of design, the Apple Watch Series 9 maintains a striking resemblance to the Series 8. The most notable difference lies in the color options available.
While the Series 8 came in Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and Product Red, the Series 9 offers additional choices.
The aluminum models of the Series 9 come in pink, starlight, silver, midnight, and product red. For those opting for stainless steel, it’s available in gold, silver, and graphite.
On a more environmentally friendly note, Apple has also introduced FineWoven, a microtwill fabric made from 68% recycled materials. From now on, the tech giant won’t use leather in any new Apple products, including watch bands.
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Performance: Brighter Display And 30% Faster GPU
One of the most significant changes lies under the ...