Apple has not published a Support article for the Apple Watch 6 Technical Specifications, but when they do it will cover the various coatings (DLC, PVD) and materials (Sapphire, Ion X, composite) of each watch.
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Apple Watch Series 6 Features U1 Chip for Ultra Wideband
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On second thought, it would make zero sense for Apple to remove the Sapphire on the stainless model. That’s the main separation away from the ‘Sport’ model. There would be no reason to upgrade to the stainless if it did not have the sapphire, which would be a poor business practice if Apple were to do that, which I suspect sapphire will still be included.
Also, wouldn’t it allow you to find your other devices by using the watch as well? I usually have my watch on, but it’s easy for me to misplace my phone somewhere.
Think i’ll get series 6 stainless steel with product red sport band 😀
Space Black Stainless Steel is a Hermes model exclusive for Apple Watch Series 6 so they only come with Hermes bands. You'd then have to buy the Link Bracelet separately.
Hmm, I found this.... do you have a link to what you found?
Apple watch S6, SE, and S3 (from left to right) (link: https://www.apple.com/watch/compare/)
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it can. check connectivity here:
Apple Watch - Compare Models
Compare specs for the latest Apple Watch models: Apple Watch Ultra 2, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch SE.
www.apple.com
It looks like the SS model has dropped by £50 in the UK for the 44mm S6 compared to the S5. Could it be that the saving is the removal of the sapphire front? That was the reason I went for the SS S5 over the aluminium and a year later it’s still scratch free. If the Sapphire has gone that’s a major loss in my books.
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For me there's still no compelling reason to upgrade from my Apple Watch 4. Sure, there are some nice new features, but nothing MUST HAVE that would warrant spending several hundred pounds. Give me a watch where the battery lasts for 56 hours like the Samsung Watch 3 rather than the abysmally paltry "up to 18" that Apple have had for years and then we'll talk.
My wife. Several times a week. Couch cushions, under the bed, beside the sink, etc.
Since when has the aluminum version not had a sapphire crystal back? I’m petty sure my aluminum Apple Watch 3 has the sapphire crystal back.
So it has U1, 5GHZ wifi, it keeps the sapphire and ceramic... blood oxygen, brighter display, faster (plus the benefits I skipped in series 5 which I’m assuming was just speed and always on? I don’t remember anything else different)
did they keep the 3D Touch or was it removed like rumoured 🧐
‘’I have the gold SS series 4. Which I got in gold for the XS max, then I got the midnight green 11 pro Max, this year I’m not sure what colour I’ll get but I’ve realized I don’t need my phone and watch to match, it’s better for accessories I wear to match it. I am going to get the series 6 (skipped 5 as always on was nice but meh needed more)
I just don’t know what colour to get (we don’t have stores to see them in person) I’m thinking of sticking with gold... but they also changed the gold to I think a lighter version which may look worse I’m not sure.
did they keep the 3D Touch or was it removed like rumoured 🧐
‘’I have the gold SS series 4. Which I got in gold for the XS max, then I got the midnight green 11 pro Max, this year I’m not sure what colour I’ll get but I’ve realized I don’t need my phone and watch to match, it’s better for accessories I wear to match it. I am going to get the series 6 (skipped 5 as always on was nice but meh needed more)
I just don’t know what colour to get (we don’t have stores to see them in person) I’m thinking of sticking with gold... but they also changed the gold to I think a lighter version which may look worse I’m not sure.
I might be weak for this but that blue color was enough.... pretty sure the same thing sold me on the new iPad Air & iPhone 12 😂 I'm a sucker for beautiful blues lol - on a serious note I am very excited for the oxygen option, I love things like that.
it's pretty obvious
iPad Pro will need U1 for AR. iPad and iPad Air doesn't have Lidar which makes them less capable AR machines so why would it need U1 (especially with them being more budget friendly devices)?
Apple Watch will eventually use U1 for CarKey passive unlock.
anyone that has a good feel with what Apple is doing can easily guess this.
the only exceptions from that list are homepod mini and apple tv. i would wonder the possibility since airdropping/airplaying content could benefit from U1, but not enough to warrant a full chip into these budget devices.
