Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 review: faster chips and brighter screens

Spec bumps keep Apple top of smartwatch pack, with faster Siri and new hands-free gesture

Apple’s smartwatches get their first speed increase in years along with brighter screens and new hands-free gestures – keeping the market leader still miles ahead of the pack.

The Apple Watch Series 9 comes in various sizes and materials and starts at £399 (€449/$399/A$649) – a £20 price cut in the UK. It launches alongside the Ultra 2 costing £799 (€899/$799/A$1,399), which is £50 cheaper than last year’s model.