Exclusive first look: Unboxing the new Apple Watch Series 8 before its UAE release tomorrow

Exclusive first look: Unboxing the new Apple Watch Series 8 before its UAE release tomorrow

The Apple Watch Series 8 with the watchOS 9 has arrived.

After a splashy unveiling at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Cupertino, San Francisco, the device, packed with a few incremental updates compared to its predecessor, can finally make its way into the wrists of Apple fans in the UAE tomorrow (Friday, September 16).

While I think the real star among the smartwatches unveiled on September 7 was the rugged Apple Watch Ultra - a watch for those, who live in the wild. However, I firmly believe its super-advanced capabilities are wasted on those who are not into endurance racing or scuba diving.

Don’t get me wrong. The Apple smartwatches do a lot for their wearer. It takes an ECG; it can check your elevation, track your sleep, message your spouse and kids, find your keys, unlock your house, and get help in an emergency. So, where do the Series 8 and the second-gen SE feature?

It does take things a tiny notch higher. It can measure temperature, has a low-power mode, a fantastic new crash detection feature, and can record your route in case you get lost. So, is it time for an upgrade? If you have anything under the Series 7 watches,