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Title: Apple Watch Ultra 3 has satellite connectivity and larger display

Date: Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:35:43 +0000
Link: https://www.engadget.com/wearables/apple-watc...

It's been two years since Apple updated its rugged, ultra-premium Watch Ultra
line, so it was long overdue for a replacement. Today, at its Awe Dropping
event to launch the iPhone 17, the company has unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra
3. The biggest feature is the inclusion of satellite communication, letting
you stay in touch no matter where you are in the world.

The company was naturally delighted to show off a broad number of tweaks
that, in aggregate, more than make up for the additional delay. For instance,
the Watch Ultra 3's bezels have been slimmed down to accommodate the
company's largest display in a watch yet. Similarly, the display technology
has been tweaked to improve off-angle viewing, making it easier for you to
check the time when you don't want everyone to notice that you're checking
the time.

An even more welcome improvement is in battery life, with Apple claiming the
Ultra 3 will survive for 42 hours on a single charge.

Naturally, you'll also get all of the new bells and whistles announced with
the Apple Watch Series 11. That includes hypertension alerts, keeping you
aware of your heart health even if you don't feel too bad at present.

Apple commonly updates its devices annually, but the Ultra 2 has been top of
the list for two years. ItΓÇÖs likely that the bulk of the companyΓÇÖs design
focus in the previous cycle was on the top down redesign of the regular
Watch. After all, the Watch 10 got a thinner case and, in the 46mm version, a
display slightly bigger than the Watch Ultra. Plus, those in the know say
that the S10 system-on-chip found in the 2024 models was just a smaller
version of the S9 found in the Ultra 2. Consequently, there was little reason
to upgrade the Ultra to the newer package since it already had plenty of room
inside its beefy, rugged case.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is available to pre-order today, with shipments
beginning on September 19.

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Apple Watch Ultra 3Apple Watch Ultra 2Apple Watch 10Case Size
49mm42mm, 46mmDisplay Resolution
410 x 502374 x 446, 416x496Max Brightness
3,000 nits2,000 nitsSoC
Apple S9Apple S10Battery Size
564 mAh327mAh

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