Apple Watch Series 9 launched with 'double-tap' gesture - Check Price, features and other details

Apple Event 2023: Apple has introduced the next generation of Apple Watch i.e. Apple Watch Series 9. It can detect fingers touching together or double-tap gestures and comes with an S9 SiP chip. Also, it has a brighter display, faster on-device Siri with the ability to access and log health data, Precision Finding for iPhone and more features. 

Apple Watch Series 9 launched: Price

While the price of the Apple Watch Series 9 starts at Rs 41,900, the Apple Watch SE starts at Rs 29,900.

Apple Watch Series 9 launched: Availability 

Customers in India and other countries can now order Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE starting today. These smartwatches will be available in stores beginning September 22.

Apple Watch Series 9 launched: Specs

Apple Watch Series 9 is available in two sizes i.e. 41mm and 45mm sizes. The smartwatch will be available in starlight, midnight, silver, red, and a new pink aluminium case, as well as stainless steel in gold, silver, and graphite cases.

On the other hand, Apple Watch SE is available in 40mm and 44mm aluminium cases.

“We're introducing our best Apple Watch lineup, with incredible new capabilities and technological advancements, including a new double tap gesture, brighter display, on-device Siri, as well as our first-ever carbon neutral products,” said Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer.

With double tap gesture, users can easily control the Apple Watch Series 9 using just one hand and without touching the display.
Users can tap the index finger and thumb of their watch hand together twice to quickly and conveniently perform many of the most common actions on the Apple Watch Series 9.

You can use it to stop a timer, snooze an alarm, or play or pause music.

Apple Watch Series 9 launched: S9 SiP

Apple Watch Series 9 is powered by custom Apple silicon in the all-new S9 SiP.

Apple Watch Series 9 has an edge-to-edge always-on Retina display and offers up to 2000 nits of peak brightness. This is two times brighter than Series 8. Also, it can go down to 1 nit of brightness, for use in theatres or at night.