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In 2020 the Apple launched a new strategy in the line of w: instead of one, the company launched two new smart watches: Apple Watch Series 6, a high-end model with the best that Apple has to offer, and the Apple WatchSE, more affordable version and a more limited one. 5x1d6k
Among the unique features of the top of the line are functions inherited from previous generations, such as the always active, which does not go out even when you are not interacting with the watch and the ability to perform electrocardiograms, in addition to news that we covered during this review, such as the blood oxygen sensor.
With the Apple Watch SE targeting s who have not yet surrendered to the Apple Watch, the mission of the Apple Watch Series 6 seems to be convincing owners of older models that it's time to upgrade.
Design 145g70
The design of the Apple Watch Series 6 can be summed up with the phrase “in a winning team, it doesn't move”, because the new version of the clock from Apple é virtually identical to Series 5 and Series 4, and both models were successful. There are, however, two visual changes: the inclusion (and rearrangement) of LEDs at the bottom of the device for measuring blood oxygen and heart rate, and the 2,5 times brighter display capability. Always On Retina, which facilitates viewing in sunlight.
It is also possible to opt for two new colors in the models with aluminum finish – blue and red – and a new shade of gold in the stainless steel model. The red version is part of the initiative Product (RED), which donates part of the sales proceeds to AIDS organizations.
Internally, the Apple Watch Series 6 with the new S6 chip, which Apple says is 20% faster, and a new always-on altimeter that detects elevation above ground in real-time. The Series 6's performance is excellent, but I didn't notice any substantial gains over the Series 5, which was already a pretty fast device to load and switch between apps.
The new real-time altimeter is aimed at practitioners of trekking, hiking and athletes (professionals and amateurs), who focus on the details and statistics of the exercises they practice. If you fit that profile, you'll be happy to know that elevation can now be selected as a complication on Apple Watch watch faces.
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The main novelty in the hardware of the Apple Watch Series 6 is the inclusion of sensors and photodiodes to measure blood oxygen. To do this, the watch fires green, red and infrared LED beams against the skin and uses algorithms to calculate the oxygen level based on the light reflected by the blood. Blood with more oxygen has a more intense red color, and reflects more light, while less oxygenated blood is darker and reflects less. In general, oxygen levels between 95% and 100% are considered healthy.
In practice, the process is a bit complicated: to get an accurate measurement, you must position the Apple Watch about 2 centimeters above the wrist bone, adjust the bracelet, rest your arm on a flat surface with the palm of your hand. face down and remain still for 15 seconds.
In my tests, I managed to use the feature on the first try most of the time, but I faced some situations where, even following the usage recommendations, the watch refused to read.
In addition to manual testing, the Apple Watch Series 6 it also performs automatic measurements during the day and while the sleeps. It is normal for the oxygen rate to be lower at night, but some of the Apple Watch measurements during this period produced very low results, possibly because the watch was not positioned correctly.
Some experts also have doubts about the accuracy of pulse-measured results, especially compared to finger oximeters. At the tips of our fingers, the blood vessels are closer to the skin and, instead of calculating the reflection of the blood, the oximeter casts an infrared beam through the finger and measures how much light has reached the other side.
This question, however, does not only apply to the Apple Watch Series 6, but to the entire SmartWatch or wristband that is intended to measure the level of oxygen in the blood. THE Apple , even states that the Series 6 oxygen meter is not a medical device and does not issue diagnoses, but only gives an idea about your health and well-being.
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O Apple Watch Series 6 leaves the factory with the Watch 7, the latest version of the operating system. In keeping with tradition, Apple has added new dials and updated some of the current ones. My favorites are the sleek Typography, GMT — which lets you quickly check the time in other cities around the world — and X-Large, which now lets you add a complication.
It was not this time that Apple released the creation of watch faces by third parties, but the company left a door ajar: in watchOS 7 it is possible to add multiple complications from the same app to a watch face, and also to share custom watch faces with other owners. of Apple Watches, for Email, message or link.
A limitation still present in the system is the restriction on the use of the Always On screen by third-party applications. An example: if you use the app Exercises watchOS standard, Series 6 displays time, calories and other information even if you rest your arm and stop interacting with the watch. However, when using third-party exercise apps such as CARROT Fit, the moment you lower your arm, the Apple Watch overlays the app's interface with a simple digital clock. This behavior also afflicts native apps like Timer.
Overall, watchOS continues to ooze performance, trimming edges and gaining features, which benefits not only Apple Watch Series 6 buyers, but also older models that received the update this year.
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An appeal answered by Apple this year was the creation of a native app for monitoring sleep (which got its name, Sleep). One of the main advantages of the app is that the Do not disturb, which turns off notifications and reduces screen brightness and information. When waking up, the Apple Watch it gradually vibrates on the wrist, which is a much more pleasant way to wake up than the shrill sound of an alarm.
The app is designed to encourage the to go to bed and get up at the same time every day, a habit that has been proven to help with sleep quality. I found the “incentive” a bit exaggerated (especially in the iPhone), so I chose to activate Sleep mode manually before going to sleep, rather than having it scheduled.
In of sleep analysis, the app only offers the number of hours slept and whether this time has increased or decreased in the last week. Although the Series 6 monitors movement, heart rate and blood oxygen while the sleeps, this information is not used to provide any holistic analysis of sleep quality.
It is true that, as with the oxygen meter, some experts are skeptical about the ability of smartwatches to accurately measure levels of sleep (light, deep, REM) or apnea, but it is curious that Apple has been so conservative, while third-party apps available on the App Store offer more in-depth analysis.
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The application ecosystem of Apple Watch remains the best on the market, despite significant absences, such as WhatsApp e Instagram (for messages via Direct), both from Facebook.
The case of WhatsApp is emblematic, as although it is possible to view notifications and respond to them using dictation or emojis, there is a great demand for a more complete integration with Apple Watch in Brazil. Several third-party apps appear in the App Store rankings, many of them paid, because they offer features such as access to groups and audio messages. However, in general, these apps have poor reviews and, in addition to a bad experience, can be a privacy risk.
While Facebook ignores Apple's watch, the Google has gradually expanded its presence on the platform: this year alone, YouTube Music, Google Keep and Google Maps for Apple Watch were launched. Unlike Apple Maps, Maps is not yet completely independent from the iPhone, meaning some functionality needs to be started on the smartphone before you can continue from the watch. Anyway, the availability of the app is welcome and it was quite useful, since the Google maps service is superior in the country.
Finally, other apps used during this review that are worth noting are: Microsoft Outlook, 1, Microsoft Authenticator, CARROT Fit, Shazam and Overcast.
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Although it has a faster chip, a brighter screen and new sensors, the Apple Watch Series 6 managed to maintain the same battery level as its predecessor, Series 5. The result is certainly positive, but it also means that the Series 6 tends to be plugged in every day.
During the testing period, I used the Series 6 at night (in Sleep Mode) and during the day with the Always On screen on. At the end of the day, the watch still had about 30% of the battery available. Without using it to monitor sleep, it is possible to take almost two days off the Apple Watch's battery, which is a result similar to that obtained by the Series 4 model, which does not even have an Always On display.
The Series 6's charging is also faster than its predecessors, however Apple Watches released in 2020 do not include a power adapter in the box, just like the new iPhones 12.
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Year in and year out Apple Watch remains the best option for wearable for iPhone s, but never the most affordable. With starting price of R$5.299 in the version Wi-Fi e R$6.499 in the 4G version, Apple Watch Series 6 arrived in Brazil costing more than its predecessor, largely due to the soaring US dollar, as the price in the US remains the same ($399).
O Apple Watch Series 6 gives a lot to the owner: consecrated design, finishing , the best processor on the market, the best app options, as well as many native features, but all this was already true with the Series 5. The oxygen sensor and Sleep mode are still limited, but can be improved in future updates.
For Series 5 owners, the new model offers little reason for an upgrade, considering both functionality and value. Even owners of Apple Watch Series 4, which resisted the temptation of the Always On display last year, can easily hold out until the seventh generation.
Buyers of older generations, or those who decided to purchase an Apple watch for the first time, have a more difficult decision ahead of them because of the new Apple WatchSE. The SE cost from R$3799, but it doesn't have an Always On display, nor the ability to do EKGs or measure oxygen. It also uses the S5 chip, released last year, so it may have fewer system updates ahead than the Series 6.
If those restrictions don't bother you, the SE seems like a more sensible purchase. But if you want everything an Apple Watch has to offer, including the finish (only the Series 6 is offered in steel and titanium), you value the health features and you can afford it, the Series 6 is the best companion for yours. iPhone can have.
Technical Specifications — Apple Watch Series 6 443d3m
| Sizes | 44 mm 40 mm |
| Fabric | Retina Always On OLED |
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Resolution | 368x448 (44mm) 324 x 394 pixels (40mm) |
| Finishes | Aluminium, Stainless steel, Titanium |
| blood oxygen sensor | Yes (Oxygen app) |
| electrical heart sensor | Yes (ECG app) |
| Third-generation optical heart sensor | Yes |
| chip | Dual-core S6, 64-bit U1 for ultra wideband W3 for wireless connections to Apple devices |
| Connection | Wi-Fi Wi-Fi + 4G |
| GPS | Yes |
| Com | Yes |
| altimeter always active | Yes |
| Microphone and speaker | Yes |
| Waterproof | 50 meters |
| Accelerometer and Gyroscope | Yes |
| Storage | 32 GB |
Sources: The Verge, Ars Technica, Reuters.
