Key Features

• Temperature sensor³ provides retrospective ovulation estimates and advanced cycle tracking features⁴
• Measure your blood oxygen with a powerful sensor and app⁴
• Take an ECG at any time, anywhere¹
• Get high- and low-heart-rate and irregular rhythm notifications¹
• Advanced safety features, including Fall Detection, Emergency SOS⁵ and Crash Detection
• Enhanced Workout app with more advanced metrics and ways to train
• A completely redesigned Compass app with Waypoints and Backtrack
• Track your daily activity on Apple Watch, and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone
• The most crack-resistant front crystal yet on an Apple Watch, IP6X dust resistance and swim-proof design⁶, and increased durability for fitness and activity
• Call, text and email with just a few taps
• Listen to your favourite music, podcasts and audiobooks
• Make purchases instantly and securely from your wrist with Apple Pay⁷
• Large, Always-On, edge-to-edge display
• All-day battery life⁸ and fast charging⁹
• Sleep stages tracking lets you see how much time you spend in REM, Core and Deep sleep
• watchOS 9 features an enhanced Workout app, a new Medications app, sleep stages and greater insights into heart health
• Apple Watch comes with three months of Apple Fitness+, featuring 11 different workout types, from HIIT to Yoga, and even meditations¹⁰

Legal

Apple Watch Series 8 requires an iPhone 8 or later with iOS 16 or later.
¹The ECG app and irregular rhythm notification require the latest version of watchOS and iOS, and are not intended for use by people under 22 years old. The ECG app is available on Apple Watch Series 4 or later (not including Apple Watch SE). The irregular rhythm notification is not designed for people who have been previously diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Always follow instructions for use. The device is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis. Consult a doctor if atrial fibrillation is detected or if you have symptoms of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular conditions.
²Blood Oxygen app measurements are not intended for medical use, including self-diagnosis or consultation with a doctor, and are only designed for general fitness and wellness purposes.
³The temperature sensing feature is not a medical device and is not intended for use in medical diagnosis, treatment or any other medical purpose.
⁴The Cycle Tracking app is not intended for use in medical diagnosis, treatment or any other medical purpose, including as a form of birth control or to support conception.
⁵Emergency SOS requires a mobile network connection or Wi-Fi calling with an internet connection from your Apple Watch or nearby iPhone.
⁶Apple Watch Series 8 has a water resistance rating of 50 metres under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 8 should not be used for scuba diving or waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth. Water resistance is not a permanent condition and can diminish over time. For additional information, see support.apple.com/en-au/HT205000.
⁷Apple Pay is not available in all markets. For a list of Apple Pay countries and regions, visit support.apple.com/en-au/HT207957.
⁸Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/au/batteries for more information.
⁹Fast charging is only compatible with Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. Other models have regular charge times.
¹⁰A subscription is required for Apple Fitness+.