Apple update “time flies”

September 16, 2020

Time Flies

Last night it was time again for the traditional Apple Keynote and while September is normally dominated by the new iPhone, this time it was only the Apple Watch and iPad that got the attention. In a presentation with the slogan “Time flies,” Apple announced two new models of both the Apple Watch and iPad.

Read all the announcements in a row below.

Apple Watch Series 6

The biggest new feature of the Series 6 is a new sensor that measures the level of oxygen in your blood. In 15 seconds, an algorithm measures the amount of oxygen in your blood by shining red light sensors on your wrist. With this functionality, more heart research can be done, as well as more research on COVID-19.

In addition to these new features, the Apple Watch Series 6 is also available in new colors (Blue, Silver, Gold, Space Gray and PRODUCT Red) and Apple has also released new bands, including the Solo Loop. This is a band with no holes or clasp, and simply slips around your arm like a bracelet.

Apple Watch SE

In addition to the new Apple Watch Series 6, there is now also a cheaper Apple Watch, namely the SE. The SE contains a slightly slower processor (S5 as opposed to the S6) and does not have the latest sensors, which the Series 6 does. However, it does include sensors for sleep and fall detection, among other things.

Both the Series 6 and also the SE will have new watch faces launched in watchOS 7.

iPad (eighth generation)

Also, the normal iPad has been updated, however, only on the inside. The design has remained the same. The eighth-generation iPad is 40% faster than its predecessor and it owes that to the A12 Bionic Chip. According to Apple, the eighth-generation iPad is even 2x faster than the best-selling Windows laptop, 3X faster than the best-selling Android tablet and 6x faster than the most popular Chromebook.

It is available in 32GB and 128GB storage with both WiFi and WiFi + Cellular.

iPad Air

The iPad Air was also updated last night, and it did receive a completely new design compared to its predecessor, unlike the regular iPad. Like the iPad Pro, the iPad Air now has a physical home button no longer, but one large screen. Also, it has some new colors, including pink, green and blue. The iPad Air still has Touch ID, but it has been moved to the snooze button on the top of the tablet due to the lack of the home button. The lightning port has also been replaced with a USB-C connector.

iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 / tvOS 14 / watchOS 7

Like every year, a completely new version of the mobile operating system will be released this year, and the release day is Wednesday, Sept. 16 (that's today!).

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