Apple has announced several products including the Watch Series 8 and Watch SE. One of the products that had generated hype before now was the Apple Watch Ultra which was also announced during the Far Out Event. The Apple Watch Ultra traversed the rumor mills previously as the Apple Watch Pro and comes with a 49mm watch case as well as a bigger battery.
The Apple Watch Ultra seems to be in a class of its own, design-wise when compared to previous models. It has the largest and brightest display of all Apple Watches. The display is capable of up to 2,000 nits of brightness, according to Apple. The huge case is made of titanium with a raised edge protection for the display.
Below the display is a sapphire crystal cover while there is an extra speaker at the side for high-pitched sound in an emergency. The extra speaker can deliver an 86-dB siren for emergencies. The home button and digital crown are located on the right side of the Watch Ultra. Three microphones help to deliver crisp audio even in windy conditions.
The Apple Watch Ultra has a new customizable watch face called Wayfinder and it accommodates more information. There is a new Action button that can be customized for instant access to Compass Waypoints, Backtrack, or Workouts. The Backtrack feature helps the user to find his way back through a trail when needed. The Apple Watch Ultra has up to 30 hours of battery life on typical usage. When the ultra low mode becomes available, the battery can last for up to 60 hours.
The Apple Watch Ultra is a rugged and premium smartwatch. It has the MIL-STD-810H certification and can operate in a wide temperature range. It can be used for water sports and its built-in depth gauge is handy in this regard. The model comes with cellular and GPS connectivity and is priced at $799. Three watch bands – Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band are available for the Watch Ultra.
Apple says the product will start shipping on September 23. The Apple Watch Series 8 with a new S8 chip and improvements from the Watch Series 7 and the Watch SE were also announced. The Watch Series 8 is priced at $499 while the Watch SE will retail for $299. Both devices will start shipping on September 16.
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