You can only use the gesture on Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2 Apple Watch models. The Series 9 screen is also much brighter, with a maximum brightness of 2000 nits, up from 1000 in the Series 8.

Both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Series 10 feature the same suite of connectivity options, namely GPS, and cellular and Wi-Fi configurations, with no differences between either model.

The Apple Watch Series 9 has a much brighter display than the Series 6. While the Series 6 has a titanium body option, the Series 9 is only available in steel and aluminum.

The Apple Watch Series 10 models also mark the debut of Apple's new watch-focused SiP (System in Package) called the Apple S10. It replaces the S9 SiP from last year's Series 9 models.

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