Apple Watch SE 2: A Must-Have for Every Device

Given that the Watch SE 2’s pricing has been published as $249/£259/AU$399 for the GPS model and $299/£299/AU$479 for the cellular model

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It has some swanky new features because it is now less expensive than the previous edition (again, excluding the UK)

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still contains the latest S8 chip featured in the Apple Watch 8 and Apple Watch Ultra. Temperature sensing is absent

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The Watch SE 2 will go on sale on September 16; however, if you must have one immediately, you can already pre-order one.

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Apple Watch in the past: this is the company’s most miniature Watch, available in 40mm and 44mm sizes

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It has the crystal-covered heart rate sensor on the back, although this is an area where the Watch SE 2 has improved

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lack of an always-on display. However, these are not significant sacrifices for many people, especially given the Watch SE 2’s lower price

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The ‘cheap’ Apple Watch now has fast charging and low-power mode thanks to Apple’s clever use of the new S8 chip

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