Apple Watch Ultra

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.

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.

The Apple Watch Ultra caters to the adventure-minded with a 49-millimeter display, durable design and a collection of outdoor sports features.

Apple is working with Huish Outdoors to turn the Apple Watch Ultra into an on-wrist diving computer. I've been known to dabble in outdoor sports for testing devices like the Apple Watch Ultra. A final thing I had no way of testing (and probably never will, truthfully) is the Apple Watch Ultra diving features. On the left side of the Apple Watch Ultra is an added action button, which can be programmed as a quick-launch for an assigned purpose. So the Apple Watch Ultra's 36-hour rated battery life sounds pretty spectacular. The Apple Watch Ultra costs $799 (AU$1,299). The Trail Loop, meanwhile, is the thinnest Apple Watch band yet, promising increased elasticity and a handy tab for making quick-fit adjustments without taking off the watch. The display is supposedly two times brighter than any Apple Watch display before, which isn't something I could gauge on the spot but will be interesting to see in direct sunlight. In addition to an especially durable design, the Apple Watch Ultra offers an additional action button, more substantial digital crown, a safety siren and a special selection of watch bands. But if you want know how it compares to the regular Apple Watch, this Apple Watch Ultra hands-on goes over the key differences. [Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro](https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-5-pro) for this reason. In other words, cellular connectivity isn't optional the way it is for the Apple Watch 8, which starts at $399 (AU$649) for the GPS-only version.

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.

The Apple Watch Series 8 has been announced alongside the new Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE for Australia.

Another solid round of additions to the GPS capabilities of the Apple Watch is Backtrack and GPS Waypoints. Athletes should be satisfied with the Apple Watch Ultra, but it’s the changes in WatchOS 9 that really seem to try to appeal to a wider audience. - Trail Loop Band – This is the thinnest Apple Watch band designed to date, with a lightweight woven textile that is both soft and flexible. Both the Apple Watch and Apple Watch SE look pretty much the same in terms of the overall design approach. This ups utility considerably and it should be interesting seeing how different people customise the Apple Watch Ultra to better assist, track and enhance their lifestyle. - The Apple Watch Series 8 models get a new feature called Crash Detection, which is also featured on each iPhone 14 model. As the headline model and Apple’s most premium wearable to date, the Apple Watch Ultra is understandably quite pricey. Unlike the iPhone 14 models and the AirPods Pro 2, you can start ordering the Apple Watch Series 8 models from today. Finally, we’ve got the highly-anticipated Apple Watch Ultra in a 49 mm titanium case and flat sapphire front crystal housing what Apple claims is the biggest and brightest Apple Watch display to date. WatchOS 9 will be available for Apple Watch Series 4 and later from Monday, September 12. Now, just days away from the original’s 7th anniversary, we can confirm everything about the Apple Watch Series 8 including when it will be available in Australia and how much all three models – including the new Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE – will cost. The Apple Watch Series 8 mirrors the typical Apple Watch design we’ve become accustomed to but it ups the stakes with a large, Always-On Retina display and a very sturdy crystal front that’s apparently crack resistant.

I wore the brand-new, very big Apple Watch Ultra on my wrist. This is what I observed.

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-that-temperature-sensor-is-a-big-upgrade/) 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.

Here's how the Apple Watch 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra are different in terms of specs, battery life, features, design and price.

The Apple Watch 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra features. With that said, the Apple Watch 8 will be the better smartwatch for most people. The Apple Watch Ultra lasts 36 hours with normal use, doubling the 18-hour estimate of the Apple Watch Series 8. We'll start with what's not different between the Apple Watch 8 vs. [Apple Watch 8 vs. Most notably, the Apple Watch Ultra has a titanium 49mm case — it's the largest-ever Apple Watch. Price is one of the foremost differences between the Apple Watch 8 vs. The Apple Watch Ultra costs $799, only coming in one configuration with Cellular support. The Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $399, as many of the Apple Watch Ultra comparison stacks up. Apple Watch Ultra differences are rather significant.

The Apple Watch Ultra isn't something you wear on a jog around the neighborhood. It's something you strap to your wrist before you take on nature itself.

Summiting Everest may seem toasty in comparison, but the [warmer end of the world’s tallest mountain’s temperature range](https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/outdoors/a7725/why-does-everyone-climb-everest-in-may-9035510/#:~:text=The%20Everest%20summit%20temperature%20ranges,much%20anymore%2C%22%20All%20says.) is still at the limit of what the Apple Watch Ultra can take. If you like camping and hiking, it will be fine for around three-quarters of the year. If you absolutely must take electronics, you’ll have to rely on your body heat to protect the batteries. [Average temperatures at the South Pole](https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/antarctica/south-pole/climate) are lower than the Apple Watch Ultra can handle ten months of the year. You can see plenty of outdoors influence in the watch itself, and it is obvious Apple has designed it with weekend adventurers in mind. [the watch had performed “very well”](https://redirect.viglink.com/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&u=https%3A%2F%2Fcollection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk%2Fobjects%2Fco8557948%2Fsmiths-de-luxe-wristwatch-worn-by-sir-edmund-hillary-on-his-ascent-of-mount-everest-1953-wristwatch-lever-movement&cuid=xid:fr1662662932aaa) during the expedition — and almost 70 years on a mechanical watch will almost certainly outperform a smartwatch in similar circumstances. This may be one of the most advanced batteries Apple has put in one of its smartwatches, and it is also why you don’t want to bring your $800 bracelet into an extreme environment. If you take the watch off and it sits in below-freezing temperatures, or worse yet, the battery dies, and you attempt to charge it, you’re probably going to damage the battery. The Apple Watch Ultra has an impressive temperature range, with the manufacturer claiming it can withstand temperatures Unfortunately, as dramatic as the watch’s trailer looks, it is a work of fiction. [included a trailer](https://youtu.be/ux6zXguiqxM?t=2200) showing a plethora of extreme environments for which the watch is allegedly ideal. [Apple Watch Ultra](https://www.reviewgeek.com/128623/the-apple-watch-series-8-is-for-everybody/#autotoc_anchor_1) isn’t something you wear on a jog around the neighborhood.

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