Apple Unveils Health-Focused Watch Series 6 and Powerful New iPads
Apple introduces the Apple Watch Series 6 with a blood oxygen sensor, alongside two new iPad models powered by advanced chips. The company also launches the Apple Fitness+ service and the Apple One subscription bundle.
Apple unveils the Apple Watch Series 6, which features a revolutionary blood oxygen sensor and app to expand the device's health capabilities. The new sensor enables users to measure blood oxygen levels directly from their wrist, supporting three new health studies that explore how longitudinal measurements help manage heart and lung conditions. Additionally, Apple introduces Family Setup, allowing parents to use their iPhone to set up an Apple Watch for children or older family members who do not have their own iPhone.
The tech giant also launches two new iPad models, including the eighth-generation iPad and the redesigned iPad Air. The standard iPad receives a significant performance boost with the A12 Bionic chip, while the iPad Air features the new A14 Bionic chip, Apple's most advanced chip to date. The new iPad Air comes in several fresh colors, including sky blue and green, offering users both power and style for their creative tasks.
Beyond hardware, Apple introduces Apple Fitness+, a first-of-its-kind fitness experience built specifically for Apple Watch that provides intelligent workout suggestions and makes it easy to discover new trainers. The company also announces Apple One, a new services subscription plan that bundles Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud, and more into a single monthly payment. Furthermore, Apple reiterates its ongoing commitment to become 100 percent carbon neutral across its entire supply chain and product lifecycle.