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The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 is built for big days outside and now features the longest battery life ever in an Apple Watch. There are other notable improvements to discuss as well, including those made to the display, satellite communications, and new health insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Battery life that keeps up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The headline upgrade is stamina: you’ll now get up to 42 hours of everyday use, or up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. Endurance folks get 20 hours of continuous outdoor workout tracking (full GPS + heart rate) in Low Power Mode, while a 15-minute fast charge can add up to 12 hours\u2014perfect for a long hike or a two-a-day training block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bigger, brighter, easier to read<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultra 3 keeps the rugged titanium case but moves to Apple\u2019s most advanced display stack: LTPO3 with wide-angle OLEDs. Apple says the Ultra 3’s borders are 24% thinner, readability is better at off-angles, and the always-on refresh now ticks at 1 Hz so complications and seconds feel truly live. A new Waypoint face brings a live compass, quick Night Mode, and a satellite-comm complication for fast access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety and connectivity\u2014on and off the grid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also new to Watch Ultra 3 is 5G. When you\u2019ve got coverage, 5G cellular delivers faster throughput, and an algorithm can drive both antennas to boost reception in weak-signal areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you venture off-grid, Ultra 3\u2019s two-way satellite communications let you text emergency services, send\/receive messages, and share your location via Find My\u2014with two years of satellite features included. Crash and Fall Detection can auto-message your location if you\u2019re unresponsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New health insights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultra 3 introduces background hypertension notifications that can flag signs of chronic high blood pressure (rolling out broadly this month, pending clearances). The new Sleep Score in watchOS 26 turns duration, consistency, wake-ups, and stages into an easy-to-understand metric you can track over time\u2014alongside staples like ECG, irregular rhythm, and sleep apnea notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built for athletes and adventurers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Runners get ultra-accurate GPS, Precision Start, and advanced training views; cyclists can pair power meters and view live metrics on iPhone; swimmers have stroke detection, laps, SWOLF, and WR100 water resistance. Offline maps, Waypoints, and Backtrack support hikers, while Oceanic+ turns Ultra 3 into a capable recreational dive computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price and availability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts at $799 (U.S.), in natural or black titanium. Pre-orders begin today, with in-store availability starting September 19. New Trail Loop, Ocean Band, and Alpine Loop colors are available as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bottom line: A bigger, clearer screen; smarter safety on and off the grid; meaningful new health insights\u2014and that standout longer battery life\u2014make Ultra 3 Apple\u2019s most capable adventure watch yet. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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