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I’m PCMag’s executive editor of reviews, steering our coverage to make sure we're testing the products you're interested in buying and telling you whether they're worth it. I've been here for more than 10 years. I previously managed the consumer electronics reviews team, and before that I covered mobile, smart home, and wearable technology for PCMag and Gigaom. I'm PCMag's expert on fitness and smart home technology, and I've written more than 6,000 articles and reviews in the 10-plus years I've been here. I unbox, set up, test, and review a wide range of consumer tech products from my home in Florida, often with the help of my pitbull Bradley. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated (Opens in a new window) & (Opens in a new window). The infamous (Opens in a new window) has been around since the 1970s, but watches have finally reached the point that they're, well, smart. With everything from app support to smartphone notification mirroring to heart rate monitoring, the latest smartwatches do a lot more than just tell time. But which one should you buy? We've rounded up our favorites to help you decide. It's also important to know what to look for, so make sure to check out our buying guide at the end. The Best Smartwatch Deals This Week* • (Opens in a new window)— $208.95 (List Price $319) • (Opens in a new window)— $329.00 (List Price $399) • (Opens in a new window)— ...

The Apple Watch 8 is one of the best smartwatches around, mostly because the Apple Watch has been getting it right since the first model. However, the Watch 8 is the smallest update we’ve ever seen to the series, with only the temperature sensor and crash detection being offered as upgrades over the Watch 7 – the new software is good and offers some nice updates, but that’s coming to many older models. Nothing has impressed us hugely about the latest model – given you can still buy new Watch 7 (or even Watch 6) units for less, we’d be more inclined to point you towards them. The Watch 8 is still the smartwatch to get if you want a good, up-to-date timepiece to go with your iPhone – but it’s definitely not going to outshine the Watch Ultra. (Image credit: TechRadar) If you’ve used the Apple Watch 7 in even the smallest of ways, you’ll know what the Watch 8 looks like. It’s identical in every possible way. In fact, if you’ve every tried the Apple Watch 5 onwards, you’ll be pretty much there too - only the small increase in screen size will hint that this is a different timepiece. But let’s assume you’ve either not used an Apple Watch before or have just forgotten what one looks like as you’ve put your old one in a drawer since you lost the charger. The design and display are precisely the same as on the Watch 7 - the same curved rear with bulbous-yet-comfortable heart rate monitor, a bright and legible screen that curves delicately into the chassis, and a smooth-scrolling di...

The biggest Apple Watch Series 8 upgrades compared to the Apple Watch Series 7 are all on the inside. The watch has the long-rumored skin temperature sensor and long-awaited low power mode, which can extend the latest Apple Watch's battery life to 36 hours. The Apple Watch 8 also has a new crash detection feature, leveraging improved motion sensors for instant help when you might need it most. Maintaining the $399 starting price while offering an affordable alternative in the Apple Watch SE (2022) rounds out Apple's smartwatch lineup quite nicely, too.But is the latest flagship Apple Watch right for you? Let's go over what you need to know in this Apple Watch Series 8 review. Apple Watch Series 8 price and availability The Apple Watch Series 8 is available as of September 16, 2022 with a starting price of $399 (AU$629) for the 41-millimeter, GPS-only model. The price is$499 (AU$789) for the GPS + cellular version. The 45-millimeter size, meanwhile, will start at $429 (AU$679), and go up to $529 (AU$839) for cellular support. Header Cell - Column 0 Apple Watch Series 8 Starting price $399 / £419 / AU$629 Sizes 41mm, 45mm Colors Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Product Red Processor Apple S8 Connectivity Cellular (optional,) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, U1, NFC, GPS Durability IPX6 Waterproof? Up to 50 meters Sensors Skin temperature, heart rate, ECG, SpO2 Battery life 18 hours (36 with low power mode) Compatibility iOS Apple Watch Series 8 review: Design It's almost impossible to tell the...

“We hear from customers how Apple Watch helps them stay connected with loved ones, be more active, and live healthier lives,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. “Apple Watch Series 8 reinforces our commitment in these areas with the addition of pioneering technology, while Apple Watch SE brings advanced core features at a new starting price. Powered by watchOS 9, the best smartwatches deliver more capabilities than ever before.” The menstrual cycle is an important marker of health, and many physicians consider it a vital sign. Apple Watch Series 8 features innovative new temperature-sensing capabilities that give women further insights into their health, designed with the same privacy protections as with all other health data. 1 Nighttime wrist temperature can be a good indicator of overall body temperature. The sensors in Apple Watch Series 8 sample the wrist temperature during sleep every five seconds and measure changes as small as 0.1° C. In the Health app, users can see nightly shifts in baseline temperature, which can be caused by exercise, jet lag, or even illness. 2 Utilizing the new temperature-sensing capabilities in Apple Watch Series 8, users can receive retrospective ovulation estimates. Knowing when ovulation has occurred can be helpful for family planning, and Apple Watch Series 8 makes it easy and convenient by providing these estimates in the Health app. Temperature sensing also enables improved period predictions. To enable Crash Detecti...

The Apple Watch 8 is one of the best smartwatches around, mostly because the Apple Watch has been getting it right since the first model. However, the Watch 8 is the smallest update we’ve ever seen to the series, with only the temperature sensor and crash detection being offered as upgrades over the Watch 7 – the new software is good and offers some nice updates, but that’s coming to many older models. Nothing has impressed us hugely about the latest model – given you can still buy new Watch 7 (or even Watch 6) units for less, we’d be more inclined to point you towards them. The Watch 8 is still the smartwatch to get if you want a good, up-to-date timepiece to go with your iPhone – but it’s definitely not going to outshine the Watch Ultra. (Image credit: TechRadar) If you’ve used the Apple Watch 7 in even the smallest of ways, you’ll know what the Watch 8 looks like. It’s identical in every possible way. In fact, if you’ve every tried the Apple Watch 5 onwards, you’ll be pretty much there too - only the small increase in screen size will hint that this is a different timepiece. But let’s assume you’ve either not used an Apple Watch before or have just forgotten what one looks like as you’ve put your old one in a drawer since you lost the charger. The design and display are precisely the same as on the Watch 7 - the same curved rear with bulbous-yet-comfortable heart rate monitor, a bright and legible screen that curves delicately into the chassis, and a smooth-scrolling di...

I’m PCMag’s executive editor of reviews, steering our coverage to make sure we're testing the products you're interested in buying and telling you whether they're worth it. I've been here for more than 10 years. I previously managed the consumer electronics reviews team, and before that I covered mobile, smart home, and wearable technology for PCMag and Gigaom. I'm PCMag's expert on fitness and smart home technology, and I've written more than 6,000 articles and reviews in the 10-plus years I've been here. I unbox, set up, test, and review a wide range of consumer tech products from my home in Florida, often with the help of my pitbull Bradley. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated (Opens in a new window) & (Opens in a new window). The infamous (Opens in a new window) has been around since the 1970s, but watches have finally reached the point that they're, well, smart. With everything from app support to smartphone notification mirroring to heart rate monitoring, the latest smartwatches do a lot more than just tell time. But which one should you buy? We've rounded up our favorites to help you decide. It's also important to know what to look for, so make sure to check out our buying guide at the end. The Best Smartwatch Deals This Week* • (Opens in a new window)— $208.95 (List Price $319) • (Opens in a new window)— $329.00 (List Price $399) • (Opens in a new window)— ...

The biggest Apple Watch Series 8 upgrades compared to the Apple Watch Series 7 are all on the inside. The watch has the long-rumored skin temperature sensor and long-awaited low power mode, which can extend the latest Apple Watch's battery life to 36 hours. The Apple Watch 8 also has a new crash detection feature, leveraging improved motion sensors for instant help when you might need it most. Maintaining the $399 starting price while offering an affordable alternative in the Apple Watch SE (2022) rounds out Apple's smartwatch lineup quite nicely, too.But is the latest flagship Apple Watch right for you? Let's go over what you need to know in this Apple Watch Series 8 review. Apple Watch Series 8 price and availability The Apple Watch Series 8 is available as of September 16, 2022 with a starting price of $399 (AU$629) for the 41-millimeter, GPS-only model. The price is$499 (AU$789) for the GPS + cellular version. The 45-millimeter size, meanwhile, will start at $429 (AU$679), and go up to $529 (AU$839) for cellular support. Header Cell - Column 0 Apple Watch Series 8 Starting price $399 / £419 / AU$629 Sizes 41mm, 45mm Colors Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Product Red Processor Apple S8 Connectivity Cellular (optional,) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, U1, NFC, GPS Durability IPX6 Waterproof? Up to 50 meters Sensors Skin temperature, heart rate, ECG, SpO2 Battery life 18 hours (36 with low power mode) Compatibility iOS Apple Watch Series 8 review: Design It's almost impossible to tell the...

“We hear from customers how Apple Watch helps them stay connected with loved ones, be more active, and live healthier lives,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. “Apple Watch Series 8 reinforces our commitment in these areas with the addition of pioneering technology, while Apple Watch SE brings advanced core features at a new starting price. Powered by watchOS 9, the best smartwatches deliver more capabilities than ever before.” The menstrual cycle is an important marker of health, and many physicians consider it a vital sign. Apple Watch Series 8 features innovative new temperature-sensing capabilities that give women further insights into their health, designed with the same privacy protections as with all other health data. 1 Nighttime wrist temperature can be a good indicator of overall body temperature. The sensors in Apple Watch Series 8 sample the wrist temperature during sleep every five seconds and measure changes as small as 0.1° C. In the Health app, users can see nightly shifts in baseline temperature, which can be caused by exercise, jet lag, or even illness. 2 Utilizing the new temperature-sensing capabilities in Apple Watch Series 8, users can receive retrospective ovulation estimates. Knowing when ovulation has occurred can be helpful for family planning, and Apple Watch Series 8 makes it easy and convenient by providing these estimates in the Health app. Temperature sensing also enables improved period predictions. To enable Crash Detecti...

The Apple Watch 8 is one of the best smartwatches around, mostly because the Apple Watch has been getting it right since the first model. However, the Watch 8 is the smallest update we’ve ever seen to the series, with only the temperature sensor and crash detection being offered as upgrades over the Watch 7 – the new software is good and offers some nice updates, but that’s coming to many older models. Nothing has impressed us hugely about the latest model – given you can still buy new Watch 7 (or even Watch 6) units for less, we’d be more inclined to point you towards them. The Watch 8 is still the smartwatch to get if you want a good, up-to-date timepiece to go with your iPhone – but it’s definitely not going to outshine the Watch Ultra. (Image credit: TechRadar) If you’ve used the Apple Watch 7 in even the smallest of ways, you’ll know what the Watch 8 looks like. It’s identical in every possible way. In fact, if you’ve every tried the Apple Watch 5 onwards, you’ll be pretty much there too - only the small increase in screen size will hint that this is a different timepiece. But let’s assume you’ve either not used an Apple Watch before or have just forgotten what one looks like as you’ve put your old one in a drawer since you lost the charger. The design and display are precisely the same as on the Watch 7 - the same curved rear with bulbous-yet-comfortable heart rate monitor, a bright and legible screen that curves delicately into the chassis, and a smooth-scrolling di...

“We hear from customers how Apple Watch helps them stay connected with loved ones, be more active, and live healthier lives,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. “Apple Watch Series 8 reinforces our commitment in these areas with the addition of pioneering technology, while Apple Watch SE brings advanced core features at a new starting price. Powered by watchOS 9, the best smartwatches deliver more capabilities than ever before.” The menstrual cycle is an important marker of health, and many physicians consider it a vital sign. Apple Watch Series 8 features innovative new temperature-sensing capabilities that give women further insights into their health, designed with the same privacy protections as with all other health data. 1 Nighttime wrist temperature can be a good indicator of overall body temperature. The sensors in Apple Watch Series 8 sample the wrist temperature during sleep every five seconds and measure changes as small as 0.1° C. In the Health app, users can see nightly shifts in baseline temperature, which can be caused by exercise, jet lag, or even illness. 2 Utilizing the new temperature-sensing capabilities in Apple Watch Series 8, users can receive retrospective ovulation estimates. Knowing when ovulation has occurred can be helpful for family planning, and Apple Watch Series 8 makes it easy and convenient by providing these estimates in the Health app. Temperature sensing also enables improved period predictions. To enable Crash Detecti...