 Apple Watch Series 8, SE 2 And Watch Ultra Launched

At its Far Out event today, Apple unveiled two new models of smartwatches called the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE 2.

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A more robust and rugged Apple Watch Ultra has also been released by the company, targeted at hikers and other fitness fanatics.

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An aluminium version of the Watch SE 2 or SE is available for $249 for the GPS version and $299 for the cellular version.

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Beginning with Watch Series 8, the new Apple Watch smartwatch resembles the previous generation.

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The Apple Watch Series 8 is advertised as having a near-accurate prediction thanks to its body temperature sensor and cycle tracking features.

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Other than that, the screen of the Apple Watch Series 8 is brighter.

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