Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2: Brighter, faster and greener

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Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 9 at its Wonderlust event.

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The Series 9 is powered by the S9 chipset, 60% more powerful than the S8.

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Available in four colors in an aluminium casing.

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Prices start at Rs 41,900 (GPS) and Rs 51,900 (GPS+Cellular) in India.

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Most upgrades are internal, with an identical chassis.

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Supports NameDrop feature, a big selling point in iOS 17.

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Screen has a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, twice as bright as Series 8.

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Life Boasts an 18-hour battery life.

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Control the watch by double-tapping your fingertips.

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Leather bands replaced with fabric-based “FineWoven” material.

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Partnership with Hermes continues with FineWoven replacing leather bands.

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Second generation of flagship Ultra watch announced.

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Brighter display of 3,000 nits, automatic night mode, and improved fitness tracking features.

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Up to 36 hours of battery life on a single charge, and 72 hours with low power mode on.

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Comes in a case made of 90% recycled titanium. The Ultra 2 will cost Rs 89,900 in India.

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