Apple has officially announced the Apple Watch Ultra. This is the rumored ‘Apple Watch Pro’ version of the Series 8. It features a dedicated “action” button and larger digital crown. Pre-orders start today ahead of the September 23 release date. Read on for price and specs!
Apple Watch Ultra
Here’s what you need to know:
36 hour battery life on single charge
Up to 60 hours battery life with upcoming software feature
Cellular built-in to all watches
Improved microphone and speaker experience for loud environments
New “Wayfinder” watch face with compass in dial
Alpine Loop is the new band made specifically for explorers
Ocean band is a new option made for high-speed water sports
Trail Loop is made for endurance athletes with increased elasticity
Improved GPS accuracy and most accurate of any sports watch
Dedicated action button is for instantly transitioning between workout modes
Future update will include automatic detection when arriving at a running track
Compass app has been redesigned with way finding features during use while off the grid
86 decibel siren built-in for alerting others to location from 180 meters away
WR100 level water resistance rating with new features for showing time underwater, depth, and more — 40 meter dives are now supported by the hardware
Huish Outdoors partnering with Apple to develop app for scuba diving with Apple Watch Ultra
49mm titanium case
2000 nits brightness (2x normal Apple Watch)
Priced from $799, pre-orders start today ahead of September 23 launch