Apple just dropped the Ultra 3, their top-tier watch that’s a beast for sports, everyday smarts, and health tracking. It packs satellite tech for staying linked in remote spots, a massive screen upgrade, 5G speed, pinpoint GPS, and a battery that lasts up to 42 hours (or 72 in low-power). New perks include hypertension alerts, a sleep quality score, and AI-driven workout tools.
Design and Screen Upgrades:
- Biggest Display Ever: LTPO3 tech slims borders by 24%, expanding the view without bulking up the case; wide-angle OLED shines brighter from sides.
- Smoother Always-On: Now refreshes at 1Hz for a real-time seconds hand; supports stopwatch, timer, and over 20 faces.
- Waypoint Face: Built-in compass, quick satellite access, and Night Mode for low-light adventures.
Battery and Power
- Extended Runtime: 42 hours daily use; stretches to 72 in Low Power Mode; 20 hours for nonstop outdoor GPS tracking.
- Quick Charge: 15 minutes nets 12 hours.
- Efficient Tech: Combo of LTPO3, 5G modem, and bigger battery keeps it going strong.
Connectivity and Safety
- 5G Cellular: Faster downloads for tunes, pods, and apps; dual antennas boost weak signals.
- Satellite Lifeline: Text emergencies, share locations, or message folks off-grid; auto SOS for crashes or falls.
- On-the-Go Freedom: Calls and texts without your iPhone nearby.
Health Monitoring Breakthroughs
- Hypertension Detection: Passive scans via heart sensor spot chronic high BP signs over 30 days; backed by studies with 100K+ participants, could flag 1M undiagnosed cases yearly.
- Sleep Score System: Rates quality based on duration, consistency, stages, and wake-ups; draws from 5M nights of data and expert guidelines.
- Core Health Suite: Adds to ECG, blood oxygen, apnea alerts, heart rate warnings, and more.
Fitness and Activity Tools
- Workout Buddy: AI-powered buddy for personalised training sessions.
- Adventure-Ready: Ultra-accurate GPS for trails, skiing, or runs; full app updates for better tracking.
Pricing:
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 kicks off at $799 in the US, with options in sleek natural titanium or bold black titanium. Folks in spots like Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US—and over 50 additional countries and areas—can jump on pre-orders starting today. You’ll find it on shelves come Friday, September 19.
