You may not need an upgrade if you already have the Series 8.

It lacks the full functionality of the more premium Apple Watches.

But in many other respects, there’s plenty of crossover in terms of what it can do.

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It is highly water-resistant, Military-grade drop-tested, and able to easily acclimate itself to high altitudes.

The Action button itself can be customized to configure hotkey actions associated with various apps and features.

FAQ

Q: Can I use my Apple Watch with an Android phone?

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Yes, it’s possible for you to use an Apple watch with an Android Watch.

Crucially, you will need an iPhone to complete the initial setup process on your Apple Watch.

Q: Can I connect my Apple Watch to my iPad?

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You cannot directly pair your Apple Watch with an iPad.

The Apple Watch is designed to work in tandem with your iPhone.

Q: How do I factory reset my Apple Watch?

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To restore your Apple Watch to its factory configs, navigate to the configs menu on your Apple Watch.

Select General > Reset > Erase All Content and configs.

You may then be prompted to key in your password.

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Q: Why isn’t my Apple Watch syncing to my iPhone?

Check that Airplane Mode is switched off and your iPhone is connected to your Wi-Fi online grid.

If this fails, you’ve got the option to try resetting your Apple Watch.

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To do this, press and hold the crown while your watch is in pairing mode.

After a few seconds, you should see an option to reset appear on-screen.

Press this to reset your Apple Watch.

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Q: What’s the difference between the Apple Watch Series 8 and Series 9?

), but they have a few key differences.

It also sports a brighter display, with 2,000 nits, compared to the S8’s 1,000 nits.

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