The device is expected to launch in September

Jun 28, 2022 19:06 GMT  ·  By

Apple is working around the clock on getting the new Apple Watch Series 8 ready for prime time, as this year, the launch is expected to include a mix of massive news on both the software and the hardware fronts.

The Apple Watch Series 8 and watchOS 9 are therefore expected to come with substantial refinements, but as it turns out, Apple also wants to keep some exclusives to its new-generation models.

In other words, there are features that would only be available on the Series 8, and according to Mark Gurman, they also include an all-new Low Power mode.

If you already own an Apple Watch, you probably know the device comes with such a feature called Power Reserve Mode. But on the other hand, it’s actually an awful implementation, as it turns the Apple Watch into a, well, watch because it disables most smart features and only keeps the time on the screen.

Exclusive to the Series 8

On the other hand, if you really need to use the smartwatch, the only way to do this when the Power Reserve Mode is activated is to just reboot the device completely.

Apple is apparently developing an actual Low Power Mode that will be inspired by the similar setting available on the iPhone. In other words, it will allow you to continue to enjoy the Apple Watch experience but with heavier optimizations that would help reduce the battery usage.

At this point, it’s too early to tell how the new mode would work when it debuts on the Series 8, but expect the setting to affect the screen brightness, the background activities, and the device performance. All of these are necessary to extend the battery life and make sure the device wouldn’t shut down until the owner manages to connect it to a charger.