In pictures: Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 pricing, features, and availability in the UAE

With double tap and Precision Finding, these new Apple watches are getting a major upgrade

Published: September 12, 2023 22:59 Nivetha Dayanand, Web Editor

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The Apple Watch Series 9 is equipped with the S9 SiP, which is a custom Apple silicon designed to provide enhanced performance. Image Credit: Supplied

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New double tap gesture: A notable feature of the Series 9 is the introduction of a new double tap gesture. This gesture allows users to control the watch with just one hand without needing to touch the display. Image Credit: Supplied

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Brighter display: The Series 9 features a display that can reach a maximum brightness of up to 2000 nits. This high brightness level ensures that users can easily read text and view content even in bright sunlight. Image Credit: Supplied

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Precision finding for iPhone: The Series 9 is equipped with Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, which enables Precision Finding for iPhone 15 models that also have UWB chips. This feature helps users locate their misplaced iPhone by providing distance and direction information. Image Credit: Supplied

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watchOS 10: The Series 9 runs watchOS 10, an operating system update that brings various improvements. It includes redesigned apps, a new Smart Stack feature for relevant widgets, and new watch faces. Image Credit: Supplied

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Apple Watch Series 9, in 41mm and 45mm sizes, comes in various colors, including starlight, midnight, silver, red, and a new pink aluminum case. Stainless steel options are available in gold, silver, and graphite. They will be available in the UAE from September 22, with prices starting at Dh1,599, while the Apple Watch SE begins at Dh999. Image Credit: Supplied

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Apple Watch Ultra 2 | Similar to the Series 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also powered by the S9 SiP, and introduces the same convenient double tap gesture for one-handed control. Image Credit: Supplied

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Brighter display: The Ultra 2 boasts a remarkable display with a maximum brightness of 3000 nits. This is a 50 per cent improvement over the first-generation Ultra, making it the brightest display ever designed by Apple. Image Credit: Supplied

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Modular Ultra watch face: Specifically designed for the Ultra 2, the Modular Ultra watch face utilizes the large display to present real-time data, including seconds, altitude, or depth. Image Credit: Supplied

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Precision Finding: Similar to the Series 9, the Ultra 2 features Precision Finding for iPhone, and runs watchOS 10. Image Credit: Supplied

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Customers in the UAE can order Apple Watch Ultra 2 today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 22. Apple Watch Ultra 2 starts at Dh3,199. Image Credit: Supplied

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