There's no Apple Watch Ultra 3, just a new color and a new band
At its September 2024 event, Apple didn’t announce a new version of the Apple Watch Ultra like it has done in the past two years. Instead, it updated the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new color and a band, as well as several enhancements through watchOS 11. The Ultra 2 now comes in a satin black finish, which, Apple claims, was achieved through a custom blasting process and coated with a diamond-like carbon PVD, giving the rugged smartwatch a refined and durable look. A notable addition is a new band — a titanium Milanese Loop, inspired by mesh historically used by divers. This band is designed for both style and performance, featuring corrosion-resistant titanium that makes it suitable for scuba diving and other water activities. Apple also highlighted that the Ultra 2 is made from 95% recycled grade 5 titanium as part of its efforts to be "carbon neutral." The Ultra will also get new software enhancements through WatchOS 11, which introduces new features such as sleep apnea notifications, an enhanced Vitals app, and the Tides app, which offers tidal forecasts and conditions for various water activities. Another practical upgrade is the ability to play audio directly through the watch’s built-in speakers, allowing users to listen to music, podcasts, and more without needing to connect to headphones or another device. Pre-orders for the black titanium version, along with the new titanium Milanese Loop and other updated bands, are now available, with shipping beginning September 20. Catch up on all the news from Apple’s iPhone 16 event!This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/theres-no-apple-watch-ultra-series-3-just-a-new-color-and-a-new-band-173236966.html?src=rss
At its September 2024 event, Apple didn’t announce a new version of the Apple Watch Ultra like it has done in the past two years. Instead, it updated the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new color and a band, as well as several enhancements through watchOS 11.
The Ultra 2 now comes in a satin black finish, which, Apple claims, was achieved through a custom blasting process and coated with a diamond-like carbon PVD, giving the rugged smartwatch a refined and durable look. A notable addition is a new band — a titanium Milanese Loop, inspired by mesh historically used by divers. This band is designed for both style and performance, featuring corrosion-resistant titanium that makes it suitable for scuba diving and other water activities. Apple also highlighted that the Ultra 2 is made from 95% recycled grade 5 titanium as part of its efforts to be "carbon neutral."
The Ultra will also get new software enhancements through WatchOS 11, which introduces new features such as sleep apnea notifications, an enhanced Vitals app, and the Tides app, which offers tidal forecasts and conditions for various water activities. Another practical upgrade is the ability to play audio directly through the watch’s built-in speakers, allowing users to listen to music, podcasts, and more without needing to connect to headphones or another device.
Pre-orders for the black titanium version, along with the new titanium Milanese Loop and other updated bands, are now available, with shipping beginning September 20.
Catch up on all the news from Apple’s iPhone 16 event!This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/theres-no-apple-watch-ultra-series-3-just-a-new-color-and-a-new-band-173236966.html?src=rss
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