Apple Watch Series 8 and SE 2 support Bluetooth 5.3 standards

When the Apple Watch Series 8 and the second-generation Apple Watch SE were unveiled, Apple’s official website showed that both models could only support the Bluetooth 5.0 protocol, but Apple now says they actually support the newer Bluetooth 5.3 Standards.

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Apple officials have confirmed that these two models support Bluetooth 5.3 at least in the United States. That is to say, versions in other markets may only support Bluetooth 5.0 at most. According to Apple, all iPhone 14 series models, second-generation AirPods Pro and Apple Watch Ultra support Bluetooth 5.3.

According to reports, Bluetooth 5.3 has “multiple enhancements to improve the reliability, battery life and user experience of a variety of Bluetooth products”, such as the LE Audio audio specification, but there is currently no evidence that Apple supports LE Audio in its latest products audio.

Moreover, Apple Watch Series 8 also includes two new motion sensors to detect if the user has been in a serious car accident and automatically connect the owner to emergency services, provide a location and notify emergency contacts.

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