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At the Far Out event held in September, Apple not only introduced its flagship iPhone 14 lineup for the latter half of this year but also unveiled other accessories like the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE 2022, AirPods Pro 2, and the Apple Watch Series 8. Join me as we get hands-on with the Apple Watch Series 8 in Vietnam to see what this smartwatch has to offer!
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Unboxing Apple Watch Series 8: Let's see what's inside!
The outer box of the Apple Watch Series 8 still maintains its white color with the 'Watch' branding and the bitten apple logo embossed, similar to the previous generation. The back of the box displays basic information about the product for user convenience.
The Apple Watch Series 8 box continues with the predominant white color scheme along with the 'Watch' branding embossed.
Basic product information is still printed on the back of the box.Opening up reveals a variety of vibrant color options and different straps of the Apple Watch Series 8, all looking lively. Additionally, we'll find two smaller boxes containing straps, the watch itself, instruction manuals, and a charging cable.
Inside the box, we'll find various models of the Apple Watch Series 8 with vibrant color options and straps.
This is the section housing the Apple Watch Series 8 - the main character in this article.
Inside this box, we'll discover the watch along with instruction manuals and a charging cable located below.
Here is the user manual for the Apple Watch Series 8.
The charging cable for the Apple Watch Series 8 features a USB Type-C connector.
This is the box containing the watch straps for the Apple Watch Series 8.
Apple still includes 2 types of straps with long/short sizes so users can choose the one that fits their wrist best.Hands-on with Apple Watch Series 8: Familiar design, still sleek and sophisticated
At first glance, many may find the Apple Watch Series 8 somewhat mundane compared to the latest Apple Watch Ultra model. However, I believe that the focus on health upgrades, safety, and connectivity makes the Apple Watch Series 8 the epitome of the best improvements for smartwatches.
The overall design of the Apple Watch Series 8 isn't significantly different from the previous generation.All the notable upgrades of the Apple Series 8 are internal. The new Apple watch features an under-skin temperature sensor – a long-rumored feature – and in addition, a power-saving mode that users have been eagerly anticipating. This could help extend the Apple Watch's battery life up to 36 hours. For more details, I'll discuss further in the next part of the article.
Most of the upgrades in the Apple Watch Series 8 are found in its internal features.The exterior of the Apple Watch Series 8 bears many similarities to the Apple Watch Series 7, but the frame is more curved and the screen bezel is thinner than the previous generation. This screen is optimized for watch faces on watchOS 9, which I find to be one of the intriguing aspects of the Apple Watch Series 8. Personally, I've been using the Apple Watch Series 3, so transitioning to the 8th generation of Apple's smartwatch looks fantastic.
I can customize various watch faces with the Apple Watch Series 8.On the side of the Apple Watch Series 8, we'll find the familiar Digital Crown. This year's Apple Watch Series 8 colors include Midnight, Silver, Starlight, and Product Red. The two shades of blue and green are no longer available, but I don't find this to be too significant. Additionally, the straps of the Apple Watch Series 8 are customizable to best suit each person's individual style.
On the right side of the Apple Watch Series 8, you'll still find the familiar Digital Crown button along with a power button.I really enjoy the feeling of wearing the Apple Watch Series 8 on my wrist, especially with the strap made of soft, comfortable rubber. The version I'm wearing is 45 mm, which will suit men with larger wrists. If you're a woman or a man with smaller wrists, you may consider the more compact 41 mm version.
Apple Watch Series 8 introduces new features, with a 36-hour battery life
The new features exclusive to Series 8 will be more significant and mainly focus on health. Specifically, sleep tracking and menstrual cycle tracking for women. For sleep tracking, the feature will operate based on temperature discrepancies during the night. Additionally, external factors also play a role in affecting your sleep.
The menstrual cycle tracking feature on the Apple Watch Series 8 has been enhanced with new sensors.Even more intriguing is the menstrual cycle tracking feature for women, which operates with skin temperature indicators. These changes will help the watch calculate and synthesize accurate metrics regarding ovulation. The new sensor is instrumental in ensuring the effectiveness of this feature through Apple Health.
This year's Apple Watch Series 8 can detect surrounding noise and provide alerts to users.One of the standout features that I really appreciate on the Apple Watch Series 8 is the Accident Detection feature, which assists users in case of unforeseen car accidents. Specifically, this feature detects accidents and sends an SOS signal using upgraded sensors in the new generation Apple Watch.
A close-up of the back of the Apple Watch Series 8 with its new sensors.For those who may not know, the Apple Watch Series 8 features two new motion sensors inside, along with an improved gyroscope and accelerometer. These combined can sample motion four times faster than before, allowing the watch to accurately detect incidents as they occur.
In the event of an unfortunate incident, the device will automatically call emergency services and notify your emergency contacts. While this is something you hope never happens, it can be a lifesaver if such a situation arises.
The Apple Watch Series 8 also supports various workout modes and different sports disciplines.Moreover, in low power mode, the battery in the Apple Watch Series 8 can last up to 36 hours. Without activating this mode, you can use the watch continuously for 18 hours between charges. Extending battery life will spare you from having to charge the watch as frequently as previous smartwatches.
How much is the Apple Watch Series 8?
Currently, the price of the Apple Watch Series 8 41mm (GPS) at Mytour is 11.99 million VND, which I believe is a relatively good price considering what this smartwatch has to offer. Although its design hasn't changed much from previous generations, the new features on this watch will greatly benefit your life.
The Apple Watch Series 8 is one of the choices you can't ignore if you're looking to upgrade.What do you think about the Apple Watch Series 8? Leave your comments below for me and everyone to know! Thank you for your interest and for following my article.
With the two new generations of Apple Watch, you just need to tap your index finger and thumb together to quickly interact with the screen. Now, you can answer calls, open notifications, play and pause music, or perform other common tasks without touching the screen. To learn more about the Apple Watch Series 9 version, Apple Watch Ultra 2 favorite, please register to receive information at Mytour.
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