Apple Watch Series 9 review: It's a small upgrade on the Series 8 but worth buying for first-time users or those with a Series 6 or older

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As the Apple Watch enters its ninth generation, one thing is clear: The Series 9 is now the best smartwatch you can buy, although it's not overly different from the Series 8. Both mostly look, feel, and function the same.

But look beyond its looks and under the hood, and you'll see the Series 9 is more than a mere generational update. Its new Double Tap Gesture is a major accessibility win, and its brighter screen and faster on-device Siri access are useful improvements.