Always-on Retina display has nearly 20% more screen area than Series 6, making everything easier to see and use
The most crack-resistant front crystal yet on an Apple Watch, IP6X dust resistance, and swimproof design
Measure your blood oxygen with a powerful sensor and app
Take an ECG anytime, anywhere
Get high and low heart rate, and irregular heart rhythm notifications
Stay in the moment with the new Mindfulness app, and reach your sleep goals with the Sleep app
Track new tai chi and pilates workouts, in addition to favorites like running, yoga, swimming, and dance
Track your daily activity on Apple Watch, and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone
Sync your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks (For use with GPS models)
Pay instantly and securely from your wrist with Apple Pay
All-day battery life and faster charging
watchOS 8 introduces new workout types, the Mindfulness app, the new Portraits watch face, and enhancements to Messages