Apple announced the latest Apple Watches on Tuesday. Leading up to the event, rumors were swirling that the Series 11 and Ultra 3 Apple Watches were going to make their debut alongside the iPhone 17, and we can now officially confirm that to be true. The Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 are available for preorder now, and will ship on Sept. 19.
The last round of Apple Watches to drop came September 2024, at Apple's "It's Glowtime" event, where the Series 10 made its debut. This year, Apple kicked off its Apple Watch presentation, showcasing the life-saving capabilities of the Apple Watch before revealing the new models.
The Series 11 is the thinnest and most comfortable model with an ionized glass watch face, making it more scratch-resistant. Plus, it's 5G compatible for more coverage. As expected, it comes with watchOS 26, which features the Liquid Glass display.
New features coming to the Series 11 Apple Watch are focused on health, including blood pressure monitoring to alert users to hypertension. They're also improving sleep data, providing a sleep score, a similar data point found in wellness trackers like Oura and Whoop.
Most importantly, Apple is improving the battery life on the Apple Watch to support the new features, bringing it up to 24 hours from 18.
Also debuting this year is the Apple Watch SE 3, with the S10 chip. While it's a more affordable model, it now supports gestures and an always-on display. Its health features are expanding with sleep apnea detection and temperature sensing. Plus, you can now play music from the SE.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is also coming with an increased screen size without upgrading the case size — now the largest watch face on an Apple Watch. It's doubling down on its satellite capabilities for athletes going off the grid, supported by its 42-hour battery life.
The Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $399, while the SE 3 starts at $249, and the Ultra 3 at $799. All models are available today for preorder at Apple and will ship on Sept. 19.
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