Apple Watch Series 8 review: better women’s health tracking in same capable package

Minor update adds new temperature sensors and car crash safety features, but higher prices outside US sting

The latest Apple Watch adds new safety features and a temperature sensor for some intriguing uses for women's health and family planning. But otherwise it remains the same as last year's version.

Like the latest iPhones, the Series 8 gets a 50 (A$30 in Australia) price hike over its predecessor, costing from 419 (A$629) despite remaining $399 in the US, owing to weak currency rates against the dollar. But the Series 8 is not Apple's most expensive new smartwatch. That title goes to the Ultra model costing 849 ($799/A$1,299).