Apple Watch Series 9 vs. Series 8: The Series 9's Double Tap Gesture and fast, new chip give it the edge over its predecessor

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When the Apple Watch Series 9 was released in September 2023, it immediately supplanted the Series 8 in Apple's lineup as the company's flagship. It didn't usher in many significant new upgrades but the Series 9 is still the best Apple Watch you can buy, especially for new Watch wearers and those with older models.