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6 ways the new Apple Watch Series 6 is a bigger upgrade than you think<\/h2>\n

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As expected, Apple launched a new Apple Watch Series 6 at its Time Flies event, bringing a new high-end wearable to join an inaugural mid-range model and a brand-new service that\u2019s powered by Apple\u2019s iconic wearable.<\/p>\n

But while it might not seem like the Series 6 is a huge upgrade, it\u2019s actually bigger than it seems. Here\u2019s why:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Apple\u2019s Blood O2 sensor is better than Fitbit\u2019s<\/h2>\n

As rumored, the Apple Watch Series 6 can measure the oxygen levels in your blood, thanks to a new sensor that uses red and infrared light to calculate the color of your blood and determine its oxygen level. Unlike Fitbit devices, which obly measure your blood-oxygen levels while you sleep, on the new Apple Watch you can take a Blood O2 reading in just 15 seconds at any time of day.<\/p>\n

The display is better than ever<\/h2>\n

Apple launched a new, larger display with the Series 4, and an always-on option with the Series 5. With the Series 6, it\u2019s even better. Apple says the always-on display on the Series 6 is 2.5 times brighter when your wrist is down, one of the complaints we had with the Series 5. With a new, efficient S6 chip, the battery life won\u2019t suffer.<\/p>\n

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You (kind of) don\u2019t need an iPhone to use it<\/h2>\n

While we\u2019re still not quite at full iPhone independence, Apple has introduced a new way for families to set up Apple Watches for people who don\u2019t have an iPhone, such as kids, parents or, we suppose, Android users. While those watches won\u2019t work in quite the same way\u2014for one, you\u2019ll need a cellular connection\u2014they\u2019ll be able to enjoy most of the same features, including the App Store, Messages, Maps, Apple Pay, Music, and of course, fitness tracking. It even has a new Schooltime feature that displays a yellow circle in the watch face \u201cfor teachers and parents to easily recognize, signifying that access to apps is restricted and Do Not Disturb is turned on.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new faces appear very useful<\/h2>\n

Apple always offers up some new faces with every Watch launch, but this year\u2019s crop isn\u2019t just about cartoon characters and colors. A bunch of new watch faces will bring a slew of useful looks and styles, including:<\/p>\n