Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with the largest display ever
By ForGeeks
Apple has announced the next generation of its most advanced smartwatch yet — the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The model gets built-in satellite connectivity, the largest screen in Apple Watch history, up to 42 hours of battery life, and new health and sports features.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the latest generation of its most advanced smartwatch yet.
The most advanced Apple Watch
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is positioned as a watch for sports, travel and extreme conditions. The device combines a sports tool, a stylish «smart» watch, and a full-fledged health assistant.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Ultra 3 is an advanced watch for sports, travel, and extreme conditions.
- built-in two-way satellite communication with the ability to send messages and SOS requests;
- LTPO3 display with wide-angle OLEDs and the largest diagonal in the lineup;
- Always-On screen with a 1 Hz display that shows seconds without lifting your wrist;
- 5G support and a new modem with improved reception;
- up to 42 hours of battery life (up to 72 hours in power saving mode).
Apple emphasizes that the Ultra 3 has become a versatile model, from training and racing to everyday use.
Satellite and SOS offline
The key innovation — built-in satellite communications. Apple Watch Ultra 3 allows:
- Send SOS messages to emergency services and contacts;
- share your geo-position every 15 minutes via Find My;
- text with friends and family even when out of cellular coverage;
- automatically transmit location data in case of a fall or accident;
To realize this function, engineers have completely redesigned the radio module and antenna: the watch can now communicate with satellites up to 800 miles above ground at speeds of up to 24,000 km/h.
The watch can communicate with satellites at altitudes of up to 800 miles and speeds of up to 24,000 km/h.
New health options
Apple Watch Ultra 3 has gotten a hypertension notification feature. The watch uses an optical sensor to analyze vascular health and alert the user to high blood pressure risks when necessary.
The watch uses an optical sensor to analyze vascular health and alert the user to the risks of high blood pressure.
The company says the feature could help more than a million people detect early-stage hypertension in the first year. Blood pressure alerts are undergoing clinical validation and will be available in more than 150 countries.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is now in the process of being clinically validated and will be available in more than 150 countries.
Another new feature — Sleep Score. Now Apple Watch not only records sleep phases, but also evaluates sleep quality based on a variety of criteria: regularity, duration, awakenings, and time in sleep stages.
Comfortable for workouts
- Workout Buddy — a voice assistant powered by Apple Intelligence that motivates during workouts;
- updated Workout app with custom scenarios, Race Route, Pacer and advanced metrics;
- precise GPS, Action button for starting and marking segments;
- advanced analytics for runners, cyclists, swimmers and divers;
- integration with popular services like Strava, Nike Run Club and Oceanic+.
Screen and battery life
The LTPO3 display with thin bezels is the largest and brightest of any Apple Watch. It offers improved readability at angles and reduced power consumption.
The watch lasts up to 42 hours in Normal Mode and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. When GPS and heart rate monitoring are active, the Ultra 3 can last up to 20 hours. Fast charging provides up to 12 hours of use in just 15 minutes.
Design and straps
The watches are available in natural or black titanium cases. Along with them, Apple has introduced new straps:
- Trail Loop with reflective thread around the edges;
- new colors for Ocean Band and Alpine Loop;
- the Hermès collection with new En Mer variants and the Scub’H Diving rubber strap.
Environment and sustainable production
- 100% recycled cobalt in the battery and titanium in the case;
- innovative 3D printing process for the case with less raw materials;
- production on renewable energy;
- packaging made entirely from recycled fibers;
Apple claims to have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 60% over the past eight years.
Availability
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is available for pre-order now, with official sales set to begin on September 19. Prices start at $799.
