Resultadospreliminares de benchmark do chip A20 Pro, que alimenta o iPhone 18 Pro, o iPhone 18 Pro Max e o iPhone Duo, surgiram na manhã de hoje no banco de dados do Geekbench 7, oferecendo uma primeira visão do desempenho de CPU1Central processing unit, ou unidade central de processamento. e GPU2Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico. dos novos modelos antes mesmo de chegarem ao mercado.
Com base nesses resultados iniciais, o chip A20 Pro parece oferecer um desempenho cerca de 21% a 23% mais rápido em single-core (média de 4.722 pontos), além de 27% a 28% mais rápido em multi-core (média de 12.626 pontos) em comparação com o chip A19 Pro dos iPhones 17 Pro/17 Pro Max.
Talvez não surpreenda que os resultados do iPhone 18 Pro Max sejam praticamente iguais aos do iPhone 18 Pro. Uma diferença aparece nas pontuações do teste Metal: o modelo menor marcou 64.069 pontos, enquanto o maior atingiu 64.915 pontos.
Ainda assim, os resultados gráficos alinham-se, em linhas gerais, à afirmação da Apple — presente no comunicado de imprensa e na página do iPhone 18 Pro — de que o A20 Pro oferece uma performance gráfica até 40% mais rápida que o chip A19 Pro.
Também foram vistos resultados de benchmark do iPhone 18 Pro Max no AnTuTu, que registrou uma pontuação geral de 3.551.073. A pontuação da CPU, especificamente, foi de 920.410, enquanto a GPU alcançou 1.397.374 pontos. Os testes de memória e UX registraram 470.245 e 763.044 pontos, respectivamente. Para fins de comparação, o iPhone 17 Pro Max obteve uma média de 2.275.118 pontos, colocando o novo modelo substancialmente à frente no benchmark.
Vale ressaltar que esses testes de desempenho pontuais — que ainda não foram confirmados — não indicam como os dispositivos se comportarão durante sessões prolongadas de jogos ou outras cargas de trabalho exigentes; afinal, os resultados de testes no mundo real poderão apresentar algumas diferenças.
Apple has officially introduced the AirPods 5, bringing a notable upgrade to its entry-level wireless earbud lineup without increasing the starting price.
The biggest change is that Apple is no longer offering a separate non-noise-cancelling version. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is now standard on AirPods 5, making this the first generation in the series to include ANC across the lineup.
Prices start at $129, while the version with a wireless charging case costs $149. That means Apple has added a major feature without raising the entry-level price.
AirPods 5 Keep the Familiar Half-In-Ear Design
At first glance, AirPods 5 look largely unchanged from the previous generation. Apple continues to use a semi-in-ear design, rather than switching to silicone ear tips.
This design choice creates an interesting balance. Traditional in-ear earbuds can generally provide stronger passive isolation because their ear tips form a tighter seal, while semi-in-ear earbuds can feel more comfortable during extended listening.
For users who dislike the pressure associated with sealed in-ear headphones, AirPods 5 may therefore offer a more comfortable approach to noise cancellation.
ANC Becomes a Standard Feature
The headline upgrade is active noise cancellation.
Apple says AirPods 5 deliver up to a 50% improvement in noise reduction compared with AirPods 4. Instead of requiring buyers to choose a more expensive noise-cancelling configuration, Apple has made ANC part of the standard AirPods 5 package.
The earbuds also support Adaptive Audio, which can automatically balance Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode according to the surrounding environment.
This makes the AirPods 5 more practical for users who move between quiet indoor spaces, busy streets, public transportation and other changing environments.
Up to 5 Hours of Listening on a Single Charge
With Active Noise Cancellation enabled, AirPods 5 can provide up to five hours of listening time on a single charge.
The charging case extends total listening time to up to 20 hours, giving users several additional charging cycles throughout the day.
While the five-hour figure is not class-leading compared with some larger wireless earbuds, it is reasonable for compact semi-in-ear headphones. The case is also important for users who typically listen in shorter sessions and recharge the earbuds between uses.
IP57 Protection Adds More Durability
AirPods 5 also receive an IP57 rating, giving the earbuds greater protection against dust and water exposure than many basic wireless earbuds.
That additional durability could be useful for everyday activities such as commuting, walking or exercising. However, an IP rating should not be interpreted as making the earbuds suitable for every type of water exposure.
Apple Intelligence Features Expand Their Role
The new AirPods 5 also support several Apple Intelligence-related features, including real-time translation and access to broader knowledge-based functions.
This reflects Apple’s wider strategy of turning its earbuds into more than simple audio accessories. With tighter integration between hardware, software and Apple’s AI features, AirPods can increasingly serve as a hands-free interface for information and communication.
The usefulness of these features will naturally depend on device compatibility, supported languages and Apple’s software ecosystem.
AirPods 5 Price and Availability
Apple is keeping the entry price at $129, despite adding Active Noise Cancellation as a standard feature.
The pricing is:
AirPods 5: $129
AirPods 5 with wireless charging case: $149
The decision to maintain the previous starting price makes ANC the most significant value improvement in this generation.
What Makes AirPods 5 Different?
The AirPods 5 are not a dramatic redesign, but Apple has focused the upgrade on features that can have a noticeable effect on everyday use.
The combination of standard ANC, Adaptive Audio, a comfortable semi-in-ear design, IP57 protection and Apple Intelligence features gives the new earbuds a broader feature set without moving the starting price above $129.
For users who prioritize comfort and want noise cancellation without the tighter fit of traditional in-ear earbuds, AirPods 5 could be one of the more interesting additions to Apple’s audio lineup.
Apple has officially launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, bringing a major round of upgrades to its high-end smartphone lineup. The new models focus on four key areas: processing performance, camera flexibility, sustained performance and battery life.
The iPhone 18 Pro starts at 9,999 yuan in China, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max begins at 10,999 yuan. Both models will open for pre-orders at 8 PM on September 12, with sales starting September 18.
Four Colors and a Refined Pro Design
The iPhone 18 Pro series is available in four finishes. Apple retains familiar black and silver options while introducing Glacier Blue and Burgundy Red, giving the new Pro models a more distinctive appearance.
The overall design remains closely related to the previous generation, but Apple has made another change to the front display area. The Dynamic Island has been reduced in size, allowing Apple to maintain its existing interactive features while taking up less screen space.
The iPhone 18 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, while the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max comes with a 6.9-inch screen. This keeps the two models clearly separated by size while maintaining the same general design language.
2nm A20 Pro Chip Brings a Major Performance Upgrade
The biggest change inside the iPhone 18 Pro series is Apple’s new A20 Pro chip, which is built using a 2nm manufacturing process.
The processor uses a six-core CPU configuration consisting of two performance cores and four efficiency cores. Apple says the performance cores can deliver up to a 20% improvement over the previous generation.
Graphics performance also gets a significant upgrade. The A20 Pro moves to a seven-core GPU architecture, with peak GPU performance reportedly increasing by up to 40%.
The chip’s AI capabilities have also been expanded. Apple equips the A20 Pro with two Neural Engine groups containing a combined 32 cores, along with a new generation of neural accelerators. Eight-bit floating-point processing can reach twice the previous speed, while memory bandwidth increases by 50%.
These improvements are particularly relevant as on-device AI becomes a larger part of the smartphone experience. More processing capacity can help Apple handle demanding AI workloads without relying entirely on cloud-based services.
New Vapor Chamber Helps Sustain Performance
Higher peak performance is only useful if a phone can maintain it under sustained workloads. To address this, Apple has added a new vapor chamber cooling system to the iPhone 18 Pro series.
The improved thermal design works alongside the A20 Pro to manage heat during demanding tasks such as gaming, video processing and intensive AI workloads.
Apple says sustained performance is up to 40% higher than the previous generation and can reach roughly double the level of the iPhone 16 Pro series.
That makes thermal management one of the more important changes in the new generation. Instead of focusing solely on short benchmark bursts, Apple appears to be placing greater emphasis on maintaining high performance over longer periods.
iPhone 18 Pro Gets Its First Variable-Aperture Main Camera
Camera hardware is another major highlight of the iPhone 18 Pro series.
The phones feature a 48-megapixel Fusion main camera, but this generation adds something new: a variable aperture.
The lens uses a six-blade aperture mechanism with four selectable aperture levels. This allows the camera to adjust how much light reaches the sensor according to the shooting environment.
In practical terms, variable aperture gives the main camera more flexibility than a fixed-aperture design. It can help balance light intake in darker scenes while also providing greater control in situations such as portraits and backlit photography.
The addition is particularly notable because Apple is bringing a traditionally camera-focused hardware feature to its mainstream Pro smartphone system.
Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life
Battery endurance has also received a substantial upgrade.
The iPhone 18 Pro is rated for up to 24 hours of battery life, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max can reach 30 hours.
Charging has been improved as well. Apple says the new models can reach 50% battery capacity in 15 minutes, giving users a faster way to recover power when they are short on time.
The combination of a more efficient 2nm chip, improved thermal management and increased battery endurance could make the Pro Max particularly attractive to users who prioritize long daily usage.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max China Pricing
Apple is offering both models with four storage configurations in China.
iPhone 18 Pro
256GB: 9,999 yuan
512GB: 11,999 yuan
1TB: 15,499 yuan
2TB: 20,499 yuan
iPhone 18 Pro Max
256GB: 10,999 yuan
512GB: 12,999 yuan
1TB: 16,499 yuan
2TB: 21,499 yuan
Pre-orders will begin at 8 PM on September 12, while the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will officially go on sale on September 18.
What Makes the iPhone 18 Pro Series Different?
The iPhone 18 Pro generation is more than a routine processor refresh. The combination of the 2nm A20 Pro chip, new vapor chamber cooling, variable-aperture main camera and longer battery life gives Apple several hardware upgrades to highlight.
The variable-aperture camera is arguably the most visible photography change, while the new cooling system could have a bigger impact on users who regularly play demanding games or run intensive applications.
At the same time, the 9,999-yuan starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro keeps Apple’s premium Pro lineup firmly in the flagship segment. For buyers considering an upgrade, the most meaningful question may be whether the improved sustained performance, camera flexibility and endurance justify the higher price compared with the previous generation.
Apple has officially introduced the Apple Watch Series 12, bringing a new health-sensing system, higher-frequency heart-rate monitoring, the S11 chip, sleep analysis, fitness features, and 5G connectivity to its latest smartwatch lineup.
The new model was unveiled during Apple’s latest product event alongside the iPhone 18 series. In China, the Apple Watch Series 12 starts at 2,999 yuan for the aluminum version. Titanium models start at 5,799 yuan, while the ceramic version starts at 7,499 yuan. Buyers can choose between GPS and GPS + Cellular configurations across the range.
Apple Watch Series 12 Introduces a New Health-Sensing System
Health tracking is one of the biggest areas of focus for the Apple Watch Series 12. Apple says the smartwatch introduces a new-generation health-sensing system designed to collect physiological data more frequently.
The watch can reportedly record heart-rate data in the background every five seconds, while heart-rate variability (HRV) is measured every five minutes. Apple describes this as a major step forward in its heart-rate sensing capabilities.
The updated system is also paired with a redesigned Heart Rate app, while new watch-face complications make key health measurements easier to access without opening a separate application.
For users who regularly monitor their activity and recovery, the increased sampling frequency could provide a more detailed picture of changes throughout the day.
New Readiness Index Helps Put Health Data Into Context
Apple Watch Series 12 also introduces a Readiness Index, which is designed to turn several health and activity measurements into an easier-to-understand daily score.
Rather than looking at individual numbers separately, the feature considers factors such as recent activity, vital signs, and sleep. It then provides an overall indication of how prepared the user may be for the day ahead.
The score can also change as daily activity develops. This means the feature is intended to provide a more dynamic view of the user’s condition instead of treating the morning assessment as a fixed result.
For someone balancing workouts with a busy schedule, the idea is to provide a quick reference for deciding whether to push harder, maintain the current pace, or prioritize recovery.
Sleep Tracking Goes Beyond Total Hours
Sleep monitoring is another major part of the Apple Watch Series 12’s health features.
The watch tracks several aspects of sleep rather than focusing only on how long the user remains in bed. These measurements include sleep duration, bedtime consistency, nighttime awakenings, and the amount of time spent in different sleep stages.
After waking, users can view a sleep score based on these factors. The score also provides information about what contributed to the result, giving users a clearer way to understand their sleeping patterns.
This approach makes the sleep feature less about a single number and more about identifying habits that could influence recovery and overall daily performance.
More Detailed Fitness Tracking
Apple has also upgraded the fitness experience on the Series 12.
The smartwatch is designed to provide more accurate step counting and keep users better informed about training progress. Additional workout metrics give users more information while exercising, making it easier to follow performance over time.
Combined with the new Readiness Index, these fitness features connect activity data with broader health and recovery information. Instead of treating exercise tracking as an isolated function, Apple is increasingly using the watch as a central dashboard for everyday wellness data.
5G Connectivity Adds More Independence From the iPhone
Another notable addition is 5G connectivity.
With cellular connectivity, Apple Watch Series 12 can handle tasks such as making calls, sending messages, and streaming music without always relying on an iPhone being nearby.
This could make the cellular version particularly useful during outdoor workouts or situations where carrying a smartphone is inconvenient.
The watch also retains Apple’s safety-oriented functions, including Fall Detection and emergency communication features. These capabilities are designed to help users contact assistance in urgent situations, even when their iPhone is not immediately available.
Apple Watch Series 12 Pricing and Availability
In China, the Apple Watch Series 12 is priced from 2,999 yuan for the aluminum model. The titanium version starts at 5,799 yuan, while the ceramic model starts at 7,499 yuan.
All three material options are available with GPS or GPS + Cellular configurations.
The combination of a new health-sensing system, more frequent heart-rate measurements, sleep analysis, fitness tracking, 5G connectivity, and safety functions makes the Series 12 a substantial update to Apple’s smartwatch lineup.
What Makes Apple Watch Series 12 Different?
Apple Watch Series 12 is not built around one isolated hardware upgrade. Instead, Apple has focused on connecting health monitoring, fitness data, sleep analysis, connectivity, and safety features into a more comprehensive smartwatch experience.
The new health-sensing system is arguably the most significant change because it increases the amount of physiological data the watch can collect throughout the day. Features such as the Readiness Index then attempt to turn that information into something users can understand and act on.
With multiple case materials, cellular connectivity, and an expanded set of health and fitness functions, the Series 12 continues Apple’s strategy of positioning the Apple Watch as more than a conventional notification and fitness device.
Apple has officially introduced the Apple Watch Ultra 4, bringing a new generation of health-sensing hardware, the company’s latest S11 chip, and longer endurance to its high-end smartwatch lineup.
The new model was unveiled during Apple’s September 10 launch event alongside the iPhone 18 series and several other products. In China, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at 6,499 yuan, with pre-orders opening September 11 and retail sales beginning September 18.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Focuses Heavily on Health Tracking
Apple says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is designed to play a more important role in health and fitness tracking. One of the biggest changes comes from its updated health-sensing system, which features a larger electrode surface designed to maintain better contact with the skin during measurements.
The upgraded system also increases the frequency of heart-rate sampling. According to Apple, the watch can collect heart-rate data every five seconds, while heart-rate variability can be monitored every five minutes.
These changes are intended to give the Apple Watch Ultra 4 a more detailed picture of the user’s physiological data rather than relying solely on occasional measurements.
The Heart Rate app and watch-face complications have also received updates, making it easier to access health information directly from the watch.
New Fitness Features Add More Context to Health Data
Apple is also expanding the way the watch presents fitness information. Within the Fitness app, users can view a body score designed to provide a broader interpretation of their current physical condition.
Apple Intelligence can use available data to generate suggestions, with recommendations changing according to the user’s condition and collected activity information.
Another addition allows users to manually add and synchronize medical records. Based on available measurements, the system can also recommend related videos from clinical experts, giving users additional health information to explore.
These features make the Ultra 4 more than a conventional activity tracker, although the information should still be viewed as wellness data rather than a replacement for professional medical evaluation.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Adds On-Device Sound Recognition
The new smartwatch also introduces expanded audio intelligence features.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 can recognize certain everyday sounds, including alarms, doorbells and a baby’s crying. This could be particularly useful when the wearer is exercising, working with headphones on, or otherwise unable to immediately notice an environmental sound.
Apple is also adding a new recording-related feature that can turn conversations into text summaries. English will be supported first, while Apple says it has built privacy protections into the feature.
S11 Chip Brings More Processing Power
Under the hood, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 uses Apple’s new S11 chip, which combines upgraded CPU, GPU and NPU capabilities.
The additional processing power should help the watch handle more demanding health, fitness and intelligent features while keeping everyday interactions responsive.
The combination of new sensors and faster processing is particularly important because many of the Ultra 4’s new capabilities depend on analyzing information locally and presenting useful results without making the user manually interpret every measurement.
Up to 50 Hours of Battery Life
Battery life remains one of the Apple Watch Ultra series’ major advantages.
Apple rates the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for up to 50 hours of normal use. During standard workout tracking, the watch can operate for up to 18 hours.
For longer endurance activities, an extended workout mode can provide up to 45 hours of continuous tracking. That makes the Ultra 4 better suited to activities such as ultra-distance running, where keeping GPS and fitness monitoring active for many hours can quickly drain a smartwatch battery.
The combination of long battery life and advanced fitness tracking is therefore one of the clearest reasons to choose the Ultra 4 over a more conventional smartwatch.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Price and Availability
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is priced from 6,499 yuan in China.
Apple will begin accepting pre-orders on September 11, followed by official retail availability on September 18.
With its new health-sensing system, S11 processor, sound recognition, intelligent fitness features and up to 50 hours of battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 represents a substantial upgrade focused less on appearance and more on health, endurance and intelligent tracking.
For athletes and users who regularly rely on a smartwatch for long workouts, navigation and health monitoring, those improvements could make the Ultra 4 one of Apple’s most capable wearable devices yet.
Por padrão, quando a Apple lança novos iPhones e certas gerações de Apple Watches, ela aproveita para anunciar as novidades dos processadores que equipam esses dispositivos. Neste ano, não foi diferente.
Com base no mais recente processo de fabricação de 2 nanômetros, o A20 Pro traz novidades na CPU 1Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico., na GPU 2Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico. e no Neural Engine.
A CPU traz 50% mais largura de banda de memória do que o A19 Pro, que equipa os iPhones 17 Pro/17 Pro Max, enquanto a GPU com 7 núcleos é até 40% mais rápida.
Há um novo Neural Engine duplo de 16 núcleos com o dobro de processamento para inteligência no aparelho, totalizando 32 núcleos — o dobro do poder de processamento de IA visto no A19 Pro.
A Apple também aprimorou o processo de acondicionamento do chip, colocando-o lado a lado com a memória — inspirado nos chips da série M, de Macs e iPads. Na prática, há melhorias na circulação/dissipação do calor, aumentando ainda mais o desempenho térmico do aparelho.
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Soma-se a isso uma nova câmara de vapor, com o triplo da área de superfície em comparação com o A19 Pro. O desempenho contínuo é, segundo a empresa, até 40% melhor que o iPhone 17 Pro.
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Em relação ao iPhone Duo, o A20 Pro desbloqueia o suporte a múltiplas telas e transições mais suaves entre elas.
C2
Parece mentira, mas o C2 é como se fosse a terceira geração de modems celulares da Apple — já que ela lançou, só no ano passado, o C1 no iPhone 16e e o C1X no iPhone Air.
O C2 trabalha em conjunto com o chip A20 Pro para oferecer uma maior qualidade e confiabilidade da rede celular, permitindo uploads até 50% mais rápidos (comparando com o C1X) ao mesmo tempo que consome menos bateria. Nos Estados Unidos, o C2 é também o primeiro modem da Apple a suportar redes 5G mmWave.
Curiosamente, a página americana de especificações técnicas dos iPhones 18 Pro/18 Pro Max mostra que apenas o 18 Pro (modelo com a menor tela) é equipado com o C2, enquanto a versão maior aparenta ainda estar equipada com um modem da Qualcomm.
Apple's tech specs page seems to indicate the iPhone 18 Pro has the C2 modem and the 18 Pro Max sticks with Qualcomm. pic.twitter.com/6hSrzgu2td
A página de especificações técnicas da Apple parece indicar que o iPhone 18 Pro tem o modem C2 e o 18 Pro Max continua com a Qualcomm.
S11
Depois de um hiato de três anos, o Apple Watch finalmente ganhou um novo processador! Por ser um SoC 3System on a chip, ou sistema em um chip., dentro dele temos 2 núcleos de 64 bits, um chip W3 para conexões sem fio, um chip de banda ultralarga de segunda geração e um Neural Engine de 4 núcleos.
Com um design mais compacto e eficiente para oferecer um maior desempenho, o S11 desbloqueia vários dos recursos de inteligência dos Apple Watches Series 12 e Ultra 4 — como a variabilidade de frequência cardíaca (VFC) a cada cinco minutos e leituras em segundo plano a cada cinco segundos.
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A Inteligência de Áudio (Audio Inteligence), que usa o microfone integrado e a segurança do novo chip, pode entender melhor os sons ao seu redor.
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Isso é possível graças à inclusão do chamado Secure Exclave, um compartimento dedicado que processa o áudio de forma isolada do sistema e o exclui de forma imediata — garantindo, assim, total privacidade.
Não sei vocês, mas estou ansioso para ver os primeiros testes com essas novas belezinhas! 😄
Notas de rodapé
1
Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico.
2
Graphics processing unit, ou unidade de processamento gráfico.
Com as mesmas opções de tamanho das gerações anteriores (com variantes de 42mm e 46mm), o Apple Watch Series 12 possui um acabamento de alumínio nas cores bronze‑escuro, dourado‑claro, preto e cinza‑espacial, bem como de titânio nas cores ouro‑brilhante e natural. Ele também está disponível — novamente — em um chassi de cerâmica, nas cores branco‑pérola e azul‑noite.
Em mercados selecionados, o Apple Watch Hermès Series 12 agora é oferecido, pela primeira vez, com acabamento em titânio dourado, além da exclusiva versão em titânio prateado.
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Já o Apple Watch Ultra 4 segue com a caixa de titânio Grau 5 de 49mm, disponível nas cores natural e preta.
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Em ambos, a Tela Retina Sempre Ativa com OLEDs 1Organic light-emitting diodes, ou diodos emissores de luz orgânico. com amplo ângulo de visão e LTPO3 possui brilho mínimo de 1 nit e pico de brilho de 2.000 nits no caso do Series 12 e de 3.000 nits no caso do Ultra 4.
Para além do design
Os mais novos Apple Watches também contam com boas novidades quando o assunto são sensores, os quais aproveitam todo o poder de fogo do novíssimo chip S11, que conta com um design mais compacto e eficiente para oferecer um maior desempenho.
Ambos os novos modelos apresentam um sistema de saúde redesenhado, com uma superfície de eletrodo maior para melhor contato com a pele durante leituras de ECG, além de novos sensores cardíacos ópticos e elétricos dispostos em anel para captar luz com mais eficiência e LEDs verdes maiores e mais eficientes no consumo de energia para o monitoramento da frequência cardíaca.
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A Apple afirma que seu sistema de sensores redesenhado oferece o monitoramento de frequência cardíaca mais preciso entre todos os dispositivos vestíveis, além de agora poder medir a frequência cardíaca a cada cinco segundos, ao longo de todo o dia. Essa medição contínua e passiva oferece uma visão mais detalhada do condicionamento físico e do estado fisiológico do usuário, tornando ainda mais precisos os anéis de Exercício e de Movimento.
A VFC (variabilidade da frequência cardíaca), um indicador fundamental de estresse e recuperação, agora é medida até 24x mais frequentemente. O Apple Watch fornece duas variantes distintas da VFC para uma melhor compreensão do estado de saúde do usuário. A VFC de recuperação é ideal para identificar sinais diários de estresse e recuperação, enquanto a VFC geral oferece insights sobre a saúde mais ampla do usuário, incluindo a saúde cardiovascular.
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Os dados de sinais vitais noturnos agora incluem medições da VFC de recuperação analisadas em relação à linha de base pessoal do usuário, proporcionando uma visão mais completa de seu estado de saúde. Uma nova visualização de sinais vitais diurnos permite que os usuários alternem entre métricas noturnas e diurnas, podendo identificar alterações nessas métricas antes que elas se manifestem durante a noite.
O sistema de contagem de passos foi totalmente reformulado com novos algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina para oferecer medições de distância mais precisas durante caminhadas ou corridas em ambientes fechados, e o chip S11 permite uma contagem de passos mais precisa ao longo de todo o dia. Como resultado, a Apple alega que os novos modelos oferecem o monitoramento de passos mais preciso entre todos os smartwatches.
Novos recursos
Os novos modelos contam com o app Prontidão (Readiness), que analisa a atividade recente, a carga de treino, os sinais vitais e a pontuação de sono do usuário para oferecer uma estimativa de sua capacidade para o dia. O algoritmo que alimenta o app foi desenvolvido com base em dados do Apple Heart and Movement Study, em colaboração com especialistas em fisiologia do exercício e médicos da Apple.
Com o microfone integrado, a potência do chip S11, os modelos mais recentes da Apple Intelligence no iPhone e o Private Cloud Compute, o Apple Watch Series 12 e o Apple Watch Ultra 4 oferecem uma categoria totalmente nova de recursos — incluindo a Inteligência de Áudio (Audio Intelligence), que ajuda os usuários a se manterem cientes do mundo ao seu redor, captarem o que perderam e lembrarem-se de momentos importantes. Entre as funções disponíveis, estão:
Reconhecimento de Som: alerta usuários surdos ou com deficiência auditiva sobre sons importantes, mesmo quando não estão com o iPhone. Esse recurso monitora sons como sirenes, alarmes, campainhas ou choro de bebê e utiliza inteligência no dispositivo para notificar os usuários quando esses sons são detectados.
Live Rewind: ajuda os usuários a relembrarem o que acabou de ser dito em uma conversa. Ao pressionar duas vezes a Digital Crown, os últimos 15 segundos da conversa são exibidos como um trecho de texto, permitindo que o usuário capte algo que possa ter perdido ou com o qual não esteja tão familiarizado.
Siri Recap: cria resumos gerais de conversas que os usuários podem consultar posteriormente para refrescar a memória. Quando o Siri Recap está ativado, após uma conversa, a Apple Intelligence gera automaticamente um título e os pontos principais no novo app Siri, permitindo que os usuários fiquem mais presentes e engajados no momento.
Shazam: detecta instantaneamente a música que está tocando ao redor do usuário e exibe automaticamente o título da música e o nome do artista no widget de Reconhecimento de Música do Conjunto Inteligente (Smart Stack), facilitando a visualização rápida no pulso.
Baterias aprimoradas
O Apple Watch Series 12 continua oferecendo até 24 horas de bateria para o uso diário e agora proporciona até 10 horas de bateria durante exercícios ao ar livre — 25% a mais que o modelo anterior. Ele também oferece carregamento mais rápido: apenas 15 minutos garantem agora até 12 horas de bateria adicional — 50% a mais que o modelo anterior.
Para o uso diário, o Apple Watch Ultra 4 agora oferece mais de 2 dias de autonomia de bateria, chegando a até 50 horas. No Modo de Pouca Energia, ele oferece até 84 horas de bateria. O carregamento também está mais rápido: apenas 15 minutos garantem até 18 horas adicionais de bateria.
Para o monitoramento de exercícios ao ar livre, o novo modo Treino Estendido do o Apple Watch Ultra 4 oferece até 25 horas de bateria para acompanhar atividades com GPS 2Global positioning system, ou sistema de posicionamento global. ativo e leitura de frequência cardíaca — um aumento de 25% em relação ao modelo anterior. Para treinos ainda mais longos, o modo Treino Estendido Máximo permite monitorar corridas, caminhadas e trilhas ao ar livre por até 45 horas, mantendo o registro de GPS a cada segundo.
Mais mostradores e pulseiras
Como de costume, a Apple também tornou os novos relógios ainda mais personalizáveis. Eles trazem novas opções de mostradores, bem como uma nova coleção de pulseiras.
Em termos de mostradores, os usuários podem conferir sua frequência cardíaca em tempo real a qualquer momento do dia, graças a uma nova complicação de frequência cardíaca no mostrador do relógio. Além disso, o chip S11 também possibilita a nova complicação Passos, permitindo que os usuários acompanhem seus passos em tempo real, diretamente no mostrador do relógio.
O Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 4 também traz o novo mostrador Fathom and Wonder, permitindo que os usuários explorem uma ilustração das profundezas do oceano. Basta girar a Digital Crown para selecionar uma das quatro opções de mostrador, variando da superfície ao leito oceânico. Cada opção apresenta um tom de azul exclusivo e animações distintas.
Em termos de pulseiras, a nova linha Sport apresenta uma variedade de novas cores, incluindo verde-oliva, bordô, azul-flores-do-campo e verde-suculenta-claro. Além de trazerem novas cores, como azul-chambray e magenta, as pulseiras Sport Loop introduzem um novo padrão xadrez especial, criado com tecnologia inovadora de impressão a jato de tinta e disponível nas opções xadrez bordô e xadrez âmbar-claro. As pulseiras Nike Sport e Nike Sport Loop chegam em cinco novas cores: branco essencial, giz sereno, cinza-pavimento, preto noturno e verde-faísca.
A pulseira Milanese Loop agora está disponível em um tom de dourado, para combinar com a nova caixa de titânio ouro-brilhante, e em uma nova cor bronze-escuro, que harmoniza com a nova caixa de alumínio bronze-escuro.
A pulseira Modern Buckle agora é feita de um novo material trançado, com textura sutil e pequenos pontos de cor integrados, criando um visual rico e dinâmico. Pela primeira vez, ela está disponível com ferragens douradas projetadas para combinar perfeitamente com as caixas de titânio dourado radiante, além da opção com ferragens em tom natural.
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A pulseira Trail Loop agora está disponível nas cores âmbar-escuro, areia e bordô, enquanto a Alpine Loop chega nas cores deserto, oliva-escuro e bordô. Já as pulseiras Ocean agora são feitas de um silicone translúcido exclusivo, disponível em três novas cores: cinza translúcido, kelp translúcido e preto translúcido.
A coleção Apple Watch Hermès apresenta uma nova pulseira, a Rocabar Club, que traz contrastes de cores marcantes e um “H” alongado, tecido em um padrão gráfico tridimensional inspirado em competições de salto de obstáculos.
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Além do Apple Watch Hermès Ultra 4 disponível em titânio natural, a coleção Apple Watch Hermès apresenta a nova pulseira Grand H em titânio, que conta com um mecanismo de extensão integrado para permitir o ajuste prático da pulseira sobre uma roupa de mergulho.
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Preços e disponibilidade
Os novos Apple Watches poderão ser encomendados a partir de hoje em diversos países e começarão a ser vendidos no dia 18 de setembro.
O Apple Watch Series 12 parte de US$400 nos Estados Unidos, R$5.500 no Brasil e 460€ em Portugal. Em terras tupiniquins, a Apple ainda não anunciou quando eles estarão disponíveis.
Já o Apple Watch Ultra 4 está em pré-venda por US$800 nos EUA e por 910€ em Portugal. Ainda não há previsão de disponibilidade do relógio no Brasil, onde ele será vendido por R$10.500.
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Notas de rodapé
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Organic light-emitting diodes, ou diodos emissores de luz orgânico.
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Global positioning system, ou sistema de posicionamento global.
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Google’s upcoming Pixel 11 Pro XL has reportedly appeared on Geekbench 7, revealing early performance details of the company’s next-generation Tensor G6 chipset. While the new processor is expected to bring improvements in efficiency and AI capabilities, the leaked benchmark results suggest that raw performance gains may be relatively modest compared with the previous-generation Tensor G5.
According to Igeekphone, the Pixel 11 Pro XL and other Pixel 11 series models are expected to be unveiled at Google’s annual Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of the official announcement, benchmark information has provided the first look at the performance of Google’s upcoming flagship processor.
Tensor G6 Benchmark Results Revealed
The Geekbench 7 listing reportedly shows that the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL achieved:
Single-core score: 2,112 points
Multi-core score: 5,196 points
These results represent the first known real-world benchmark scores for the Tensor G6 chipset, which has previously appeared only through leaks and industry reports.
The benchmark listing also confirms that the tested device is equipped with:
16GB RAM
Android 17 operating system
While benchmark results do not reveal every aspect of real-world performance, they provide an early indication of the processing capabilities of Google’s next flagship smartphone platform.
Tensor G6 Reportedly Uses Seven-Core Architecture
According to the Geekbench database information, the Tensor G6 appears to use a seven-core CPU architecture consisting of three core clusters.
The reported configuration includes:
Two cores clocked at 2.65GHz
Four cores clocked at 3.38GHz
One high-performance core clocked at 4.11GHz
The listing does not confirm whether the Tensor G6 is manufactured using a 2nm process technology, despite previous reports suggesting that Google could become one of the first smartphone manufacturers to adopt a 2nm Tensor chip.
Limited Improvement Compared with Tensor G5
Although the Tensor G6 represents a new generation of Google’s custom smartphone chipset, the leaked benchmark results suggest that the performance improvement may not be dramatic.
For comparison, the previous-generation Pixel 10 Pro’s Tensor G5 reportedly achieved:
Single-core score: 1,977 points
Multi-core score: 5,805 points
Compared with those numbers, the Tensor G6 appears to offer a small increase in single-core performance but a lower multi-core score in this early Geekbench test.
If the leaked results are accurate, the Pixel 11 Pro XL may not deliver a major upgrade in traditional computing performance. Instead, Google may continue focusing on areas where Tensor chips have historically stood out, such as artificial intelligence processing, photography enhancements, and software optimization.
Pixel 11 Standard Model Also Appeared in Benchmarks
The Pixel 11 series has previously appeared in Geekbench databases as well.
Earlier testing of the standard Pixel 11 model reportedly showed:
Single-core score: 875 points
Multi-core score: 2,657 points
That listing also indicated a seven-core Tensor G6 architecture, although the performance results were significantly lower than the Pixel 11 Pro XL benchmark.
Differences between models could be related to software optimization, testing conditions, clock speeds, or hardware configurations.
Google May Focus More on AI Features
Google’s Tensor processors have traditionally prioritized artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities rather than competing directly with flagship chips from Qualcomm and Apple in raw benchmark performance.
The Tensor G6 is expected to bring improvements in areas such as:
AI-powered features
Computational photography
Voice processing
On-device machine learning
System efficiency
For Pixel users, these software-driven improvements may be more noticeable in daily use than benchmark score increases.
Pixel 11 Series Expected to Launch Alongside Pixel Watch 5
Google is expected to officially introduce the Pixel 11 series along with the Pixel Watch 5 during the upcoming Made by Google event on August 12.
The Pixel 11 lineup is expected to include multiple models, including:
Google Pixel 11
Google Pixel 11 Pro
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
The Pixel 11 Pro XL is expected to serve as the top-tier model, featuring the largest display, highest memory configuration, and the most advanced camera system in the lineup.
Final Thoughts
The leaked Geekbench results for the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL suggest that the upcoming Tensor G6 chipset may deliver only moderate improvements in traditional processing power. While the move to a newer architecture and potential 2nm manufacturing process could improve efficiency, the benchmark numbers indicate that Google is not necessarily chasing the highest raw performance scores in the smartphone market.
Instead, the Pixel 11 series is likely to continue Google’s strategy of combining custom hardware with advanced AI software experiences. For potential buyers, the most important upgrades may come from new AI features, camera improvements, and software innovations rather than a major leap in benchmark performance.
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