Apple Watch Ultra

Most of my friends and family have all purchased svelte Apple Watches. It's a great smartwatch but I wanted a great outdoor adventure and fitness watch to pair ...

Apple excels at user interfaces, Garmin doesn’t, just like Nokia which struggled in vain to adapt Symbian in response to the iPhone and Android. But Apple has an excellent app ecosystem by comparison to offset some inequalities, and it already makes the best smartwatch for iPhone owners interested in casual fitness and health. Apple’s sport features and analytics also pale in comparison to the depth and variety offered by the competition. But if Nokia taught us anything, it’s this: once Apple chooses to enter your house (and Google gets its house in order) you’d better fight like hell or prepare to move on. Without a doubt, the Apple Watch Ultra comes up short on a spec comparison with similarly priced devices sold by Garmin, Coros, and others. Garmin, for example, sells a [dizzying array of watches](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8532386/type/dlg/sid/verge/https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/wearables-smartwatches/?sorter=price-desc) at every possible price point that sometimes differ only slightly in capabilities. That’s the opposite of the iPhone which dominates the premium end of the smartphone market. By pricing the first generation of the Ultra at $799, Apple has a lot of ceiling to roll out new Ultra editions in the years ahead that differ in features and capabilities. [Watch Edition](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/9/12/17851918/apple-watch-edition-discontinued) series that attempted to use precious materials to inflate the price. It’s a great smartwatch but I wanted a great outdoor adventure and fitness watch to pair with my iPhone instead. Garmin dominates the segment above that with premium outdoor watches priced from $699 to over $1,500. I’ve used them to obsessively track and measure my performance in a variety of activities that include kitesurfing, trail running, golfing, weight training, and mountain biking.

Apple yesterday unveiled its all-new Apple Watch Ultra, which the company says is "inspired by explorers and athletes" and "a versatile...

The renders line up with Apple Watch "Pro" case images shared earlier this morning, revealing the inclusion of a new physical button on the left side of the watch. Apple also introduced the new Apple Watch Series 8 models, a revamped version of the Apple Watch SE, the Apple Watch Ultra, and the AirPods Pro 2. New CAD images of the upcoming Apple Watch "Pro" have been shared online by 91mobiles, providing a closer look at the alleged design of the device. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max offer the "Dynamic Island" thanks to a redesigned TrueDepth camera array that takes... The all-new Apple Watch Ultra is available to pre-order starting today in the U.S. Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company's TV app across various platforms. Apple continues to offer the Apple Watch Hermès line as a luxury... Apple Watch Series 7 Edition models are no longer available and there is no Apple Watch Series 8 Edition. The all-new Apple Watch Ultra unveiled today is available to pre-order starting today in the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, India, Japan, the U.K., and more than 40 other countries and regions around the world, with pricing set at $799. The Apple Watch Ultra features an all-new design that's more rugged with advanced health and fitness... The 49mm titanium case has the brightest Apple Watch display yet at 2,000 nits – two times brighter than previous models ... Apple Watch Ultra will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers on September 23.

The Apple Watch Ultra looks so good, that I can't help but think there must be a catch considering the price and features.

To put it in context the The latter is a particularly nice feature that makes the watch leave markers on routes you’re travelling that you can then use to find your way back if and when you get lost. [best fitness tracker](https://www.trustedreviews.com/best/best-fitness-trackers-3435397) we currently recommend, the [Fenix 7](https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/garmin-fenix-7), retails for £699. [iPhone 14](https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/iphone-14-release-date-specs-features-4195595), [iPhone 14 Pro](https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/iphone-14-pro-price-release-date-leaks-specs-camera-4237107), [Apple Watch 8](https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/apple-watch-series-8-new-features-specs-release-date-price-4235974) and [Apple Watch SE 2](https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/apple-watch-se-2-price-release-date-features-colours-4264962). [GPS](https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/what-is-gps-4230370) model and $299 for the cellular model. [Apple Watch Ultra](https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/apple-watch-ultra-fitness-tracking-specs-release-date-price-4250881).

Flat sapphire crystal display, with raised titanium lip for protection; Digital Crown and side button protected by protruding casing; Customizable Action button ...

For example, you can (at the time of writing) still take delivery on September 23 if you order the Watch with the Alpine Loop in green, and in the smallest size. Designed specifically for endurance athletes and runners, the Trail Loop band is the thinnest Apple Watch band to date. Swap the green for starlight, and then you’re back to September 23 in any of the three sizes. Molded from a flexible fluoroelastomer, it stretches and utilizes the tubular geometry for a secure fit. With explorers in mind, the Alpine Loop band features two integrated layers made from one continuous weaving process that eliminates the need for stitching. Almost everything matched the leaks prior to the launch:

That new Apple Watch Ultra is proving popular and you might have to wait until almost November for yours.

Since then he's seen the growth of the smartphone world, backed by iPhone, and new product categories come and go. However, anyone hoping to get their watch on launch day and hasn't already placed an order may be best served trying local stores come September 23. It's also designed to be used by people who enjoy outdoor pursuits and has new features specifically for them, including a larger screen for easier reading. Other features include 100m water resistance and a swimproof rating of 40m for recreational diving. While some configurations are still available for September 23 delivery, those tends to be the ones that have smaller band sizes. But those looking to pick up the best Apple Watch around are already seeing delivery estimates stretch out towards the two-month mark.

Reporting live from Apple Park, Cupertino, we got our first look at the all-new Apple Watch Ultra, bred for adventure, accuracy and freedom.

In what is easily one of the most well received features, the Apple Watch Ultra boasts the best battery life of any Apple Watch. I tinkered around with the compass built into the dial and learnt that I can add a bunch of complications to the watch face, based on the kind of outdoor activity I am doing. While the two buttons to the right of the dial are still there, a significant addition is a third button to the left – the Action button – in bright orange. In the lineup of products that Apple announced at the Steve Jobs Theatre, the Apple Watch Ultra made quite a splash. And quite a departure from the understated minimalism of the standard Apple Watch. After much speculation about Apple releasing a ‘pro’ version along with the Apple Watch Series 8, specifically designed for athletes and adventure enthusiasts, they did just that and named it the Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple's watch lineup has been slowly expanding, much like the iPhone line did. Apple used to only launch one watch a year, but the Apple Watch SE introduced a ...

There are some new apps for the Ultra: A new Oceanic Plus diving app is specifically made for the Watch Ultra that looks at tides and water temperature; it also records dive depths and metrics. The extra cost, however, means it won't be a watch most people opt for. The new Compass app's unique Ultra ability to save waypoints and show walk-back directions without a cellular signal, using only GPS, could be one of the Ultra's biggest draws. The Ultra's biggest new feature, a significantly larger battery, is something the Apple Watch hasn't had since it debuted. Apple used to only launch one watch a year, but the Apple Watch SE introduced a more affordable model to the mix. Who is the Ultra for? Last year, an expected watch redesign never materialized, although Apple did increase the watch screen size. Also, it's by far the biggest Apple Watch of the lineup. The Apple Watch Ultra goes in the opposite direction: It's more expensive, but unlike previous fashion-driven Edition watches, the Ultra is aiming for function... The new design pushes its crown and side button into an extended side part that, alongside the new watch's bigger case and curved-with-flat-display contours, make it seem more James Cameron than any previous Apple Watch. [Apple Watch Series 8](/tech/mobile/apple-watch-8-hands-on-we-take-a-look-at-all-those-new-sensors/) at [Apple's "Far Out" product event](/tech/mobile/from-iphone-14-to-apple-watch-8-everything-apple-revealed-at-far-out/), may be the biggest change we've seen to Apple's watch line-up in years. 23, a week after the Watch Series 8.

What is the Apple Watch Ultra? Price; Release date and pre-order; Design; Apple Watch Ultra straps; Specs; Feature and fitness tracking; How it compares to the ...

- The Watch will run on the same chipset and WatchOS 9 software as the base Apple Watch 8. But on top this it has cool things like a new feature that lets it tell if you’re at the start of a run trail you’ve saved to it and some innovative GPS features. The screen also has a new “red light” readability mode that’s designed to help the watch remain legible at night an in adverse conditions. At its base it features all the same features including heart rate monitoring, At the launch event Apple showed it being used to change activities during a triathlon and activate a new a 86db emergency siren that, according to Apple, can be heard 180 meters away. The Alpine Loop option is a the base cloth band being marketed as the one for most people. Apple Watch SE 2 doesn’t feature any formal ruggedisation standards and the Apple Watch 8 is only iPX6 certified, by comparison. For people in extreme conditions, like snow, the Watch has been designed to survive “below zero” and up to 130 degree environments. The left hand side-facing action button is programmable and can be used to activate various apps or activities. The Ultra is available for pre-order now but will only ship on 23 September. This is incredibly competitive considering its direct competition from Garmin, Polar and Cortex retail for roughly the same price. This puts it in direct competition with the recently launched

The Apple Watch Ultra is the most rugged and advanced Apple Watch yet, designed for explorers, divers and high-performance athletes.

The watch starts at $799, with a variety of band options that include an [Alpine Loop](https://apple.sjv.io/c/1442537/435031/7613?subId1=0908applewatchultra&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-watch%2Fapple-watch-ultra%3FpreSelect%3Dfalse%26product%3DMQEW3LL%2FA%26step%3Ddetail) for outdoor adventuring, a [Trail Loop](https://apple.sjv.io/c/1442537/435031/7613?subId1=0908applewatchultra&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-watch%2Fapple-watch-ultra%3FpreSelect%3Dfalse%26product%3DMQF33LL%2FA%26step%3Ddetail) for endurance athletes and an [Ocean Band](https://apple.sjv.io/c/1442537/435031/7613?subId1=0908applewatchultra&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.com%2Fshop%2Fbuy-watch%2Fapple-watch-ultra%2F49mm-cellular-titanium-midnight-ocean-band-onesize) for those planning to go underwater. Finally, the Ultra offers three new specialty bands for running, hiking and diving, each with its own characteristics that Apple says were designed for each type of athlete. The GPS in the watch got a boost, too, featuring dual-frequency L1 and L5 bands. The Apple Watch Ultra is crafted from aerospace-grade titanium and features a flat sapphire front crystal screen. Using the new Oceanic+ app — which will be available later this year — the Ultra works like a dive computer. For hikers and outdoors lovers of all levels, the new compass app in watchOS 9 (available on Sept 12) enables precise waypoint tracking as well as bearing marking and can show latitude, longitude, elevation, and incline. I know I’m seriously considering it as a one-device for all, whether I’m diving or not. It’s a rugged, long-lasting beast of a watch, and Apple has packed just about every feature into the gadget, from increased battery life to more precise GPS to a loud siren to signal where you are. And, the crown and side button have been enlarged and raised, so they can be better accessed while wearing gloves. It’s water resistant down to about 330 feet (100m) compared to the Series 8’s 164 feet (50m), IP6X dust resistant, and adds the MIL-STD 810H certification, which means this thing meets the US Department of Defense environmental engineering standards. [Apple Watch Series 8 and SE](https://www.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/electronics/apple-watch-series-8-se-where-to-pre-order), including the new temperature sensors, ovulation estimates, and crash detection, but it adds a screen that is larger (49mm compared to the Series 8’s 45mm) and brighter (2000 nits compared to 1000 nits), as well, new ruggedness standards. As an avid diver, it made sense that a simple, bright display at 100 feet would be far better than the grey-on-grey, hyper-complicated dive computers I’d used.

It's already available for purchase with its straps through Apple's official website.

With a case size of 49mm, the Apple Watch Ultra is the biggest smartwatch yet from the Cupertino-based tech giant. But that doesn't mean the three bands mentioned above can't be used with some older Apple Watches since Apple says they are also compatible with Apple Watches of 44mm and 45mm case sizes. Alongside these, Apple also announced new straps for the Ultra model - Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band.

Apple on Wednesday unveiled the new Apple Watch Ultra, a larger, more advanced smartwatch aimed at athletes, explorers, and swimmers. The Apple Watch...

When underwater, the Apple Watch Ultra automatically opens the Depth app, making it quick and easy to get critical information without needing to open it manually. [watchOS 9](https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/watchos-9/), the Compass has been redesigned for Apple Watch Ultra and now has three different views. The Apple Watch Ultra will begin shipping to customers on Friday, September 23. Apple Watch Ultra uses a precision dual-frequency GPS that integrates both L1 and the latest frequency, L5. iPhones can get so hot or so cold that they can become non-functional, but the Apple Watch Ultra is very unlikely to, even in the harshest of climes. Apple on Wednesday unveiled the new Apple Watch Ultra, a larger, more advanced smartwatch aimed at athletes, explorers, and swimmers.

Not only is it the biggest Apple Watch screen, but it's also the brightest at 2,000 nits. As for how that wrist slab feels, it was actually lighter on my wrist ...

The Apple Watch Ultra is the star of the show because it isn’t something we’ve seen before. GQ France, for example, shows one of the new bands in a Twitter video: Inside, there’s a new temperature sensor, though it’s not something I was able to really check out here in Cupertino. CNET was able to give a hands-on on the new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE: The media in attendance at the event are sharing hands-on photos, videos, and impressions after handling the new hardware. Not only is it the biggest Apple Watch screen, but it’s also the brightest at 2,000 nits.