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Apple announces Apple Watch Series 6, adds new sensors, including an oximeter and an altimeter

Over at its “Time Flies” media event, Apple announced its Apple Watch Series 6 smartwatch. The new model keeps the same design as the Series 4 and Series 5 models, but includes new internal improvements, new finishes, and an oximeter sensor.

The units are available in 44mm and 44mm with an always-on Retina display, and the oximeter measures blood oxygen levels.

Blood oxygen levels between 95% and 100% are considered healthy; blood oxygen levels below 80% may lead to compromised heart and brain functionality. Risk of respiratory or cardiac arrest is common after continued low blood oxygen saturation. If Apple Watch detects a blood oxygen level below a certain threshold, it will trigger a notification for the user.

The Apple Watch Series 6 arrives with a faster S6 chip, faster performance, and new sensors, including an altimeter. The unit also comes with several new watch faces, including a new Memoji theme.

Apple Watch Series 6 will be available in stores this Friday, September 18, with prices starting at $399 for the 40mm GPS aluminum model. Pre-orders began yesterday in the United States and other countries.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via 9to5Mac