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Apple Watch Series 11 hands-on: Feels and looks the same, but real changes are deeper

Though the Apple Watch announcements may have paled in comparison to the iPhone news at Apple's event today, there were still some noteworthy updates to the smartwatch lineup to talk about. This year, we're getting the Watch Series 11, Watch SE 3 and Watch Ultra 3, and each of them have some interesting features. At a hands-on session here at Apple Park, I spent some time with the devices, and believe the most intriguing is the Series 11. At first glance, the Series 11 is no different from the

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Here's why the AirPods Pro 3 might make me ditch my Apple Watch for good

Nina Raemont/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The AirPods Pro 3 are confirmed to feature in-ear heart rate sensing. Alongside iOS 26 updates to the iPhone's Fitness app, users can now start a workout session in the app and use the Pro 3 earbuds to track heart rate, time spent exercising, and calories burned. They can close their Move ring, and earn rewards in the app -- no Watch needed. Also: Is Apple Watch Series 11 worth the upgrade? Here's how it compares to olde

The New Apple Watch SE 3: Get Most Watch Series 11 Health Features, but Save at Least $150

At Apple's "awe dropping" event in Cupertino, California, the company just unveiled the Apple Watch SE 3. Available for preorder today and for purchase Sept. 19, it starts at $249, the same price as the last version that launched three years ago. Its new features include an updated S10 chip, WatchOS 26, always-on display, on-device Siri, 5G, temperature sensing, sleep apnea notifications and sleep score. Interestingly, the SE 3 has all except three of the same health features as the Apple Watch

Everything Apple Announced: iPhone Air, iPhone 17, Apple Watches, AirPods Pro 3

Another September, another Apple event. Today, Apple revealed its new iPhone 17 lineup in regular and Pro models, as well as the new and very thin iPhone Air. The company also showed off the new Apple Watches—Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE—and the refreshed AirPods Pro 3. There wasn’t much talk of software, or about Apple’s ongoing efforts to seamlessly integrate AI into all its products. But we got lots of hardware! Here’s everything Apple announced today. New iPhones There are four iPhones as u

Hypertension alerts are coming to these existing Apple Watch models

Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 debuted today, with one of the tentpole new features being hypertension notifications. But it turns out, certain older Apple Watch models will support these hypertension alerts too. Hypertension notifications coming to three existing Apple Watch models in watchOS 26 Today after the conclusion of its ‘Awe dropping’ event, Apple debuted the RC (release candidate) version of watchOS 26. The forthcoming Apple Watch software update will ship to all users next Mond

Hands-on with Apple Watch Ultra 3 and AirPods Pro 3

Apple just wrapped up its “Awe dropping” event where it unveiled new models of iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods Pro. We had the chance to check out all the new hardware following the keynote, including Apple Watch Ultra 3 and AirPods Pro 3. Head below to see shots of the newest Apple products. Apple Watch Ultra 3 includes a larger display, new band colors, and new watch faces. The display size increase comes thanks to slimmer bezels. That’s a welcome change since Apple Watch Ultra bezels have a

Apple isn't making any carbon neutral claims with its Series 11 smartwatch

Apple hosted its "Awe dropping" iPhone event today, but wearables also got their moment in the sun, including the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 11 . In recent years, the company has made some big environmental claims around its smartwatches, but after facing some legal scrutiny overseas, the language for this new Apple Watch generation's green cred is notably more muted. Starting with the Apple Watch Series 9, the company claimed that select models of the watch could be carbon-neutral,

Is Apple Watch Series 11 worth the upgrade? Here's how it compares to older models

Screenshot: Apple, Design: Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I'm an Apple loyalist, but I don't upgrade my devices every year. Longevity is one of my favorite things about Apple hardware; I can be reassured that my investments will last me for years. When a shiny new product rolls around, I don't feel the pull to swap out the one I have at home that still works perfectly. This is why I still rock my Apple Watch Series 7 after four years, and why I have yet

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Apple Debuts the iPhone Air, AirPods 3 and Much More at Its 'Awe Dropping' Event

Every September, like clockwork, Apple launches its newest iPhone line with a variety of gadgets. This year brings us the iPhone 17 in all its variations, most notably the new skinny iPhone Air, along with new Apple Watches -- Series 11 and Ultra 3 -- and an upgrade to its 2-year-old AirPods Pro 2 earbuds. Along with the hardware, Apple is rolling out the new versions of the devices' respective operating systems, iOS 26 and WatchOS 26, both of which have been in public beta all summer. The new

The New Apple Watch SE 3: Updated Health Features and Battery Life at a More Affordable Price

At Apple's "awe dropping" event in Cupertino, California, the company just unveiled the Apple Watch SE 3. Available for preorder today and for purchase September 19, it starts at $249, which is the same price as the last version launched three years ago. However, new features include an updated S10 chip and WatchOS 26, always-on display, on-device Siri, 5G, temperature sensing, sleep apnea notifications and sleep score. Interestingly, the SE 3 has all except three of the same health features as

Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE: Specs, Price, Release Date

You will also be able to use the new fitness features that showed up on Watch26 OS, like your AI-powered Workout Buddy that delivers personalized, and perhaps overly peppy, advice and encouragement as you’re working out. It will also have satellite messaging, live translation, and the new Liquid Glass face that Apple debuted at WWDC earlier this year. It will be available in 40 mm and 44 mm sizes and in Starlight and Midnight finishes. The SE 3 starts at $249 and is available on September 19.

Hands-on with all the new Apple Watches: Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3

Following Apple’s “Awe dropping” event today, we’ve been able to try out all the new Apple Watch models announced today including the Series 11, the Ultra 3, and the refreshes SE 3. The entry-level Apple Watch SE was last updated in 2022 with the second-generation model, but the new SE 3, which starts at $249 for a 40 millimeter model, has gained some features from older Apple Watch models released since the SE 2’s debut, as well as the new Ultra 3 and Series 11 announced today. It will support

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Apple Watch SE 3 has an S10 chip and always-on display

After three years, the Apple Watch SE is finally getting a refresh. The company showed off the Apple Watch SE 3, the latest version of its budget-friendly wearable during its big iPhone 17 event. The third-generation Apple Watch SE is the first of Apple's budget-friendly watches to come with an always-on display and support for 5G. Other notable upgrades include Apple's S10 chip and new health-tracking features. Despite rumors that Apple may be changing the form factor for its entry-level watc

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Apple just launched new watches, but these are our favorite deals on existing Apple Watch models

Wellness tech is the way of the future, and Apple is an excellent choice for a smartwatch investment. Not only does Apple offer some top features like monitoring health, tracking sleep, and recording workouts, but these watches are a hot buy thanks to their seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Users can reply to texts, take calls, and use Apple Pay, all from a wrist. Also: Apple Event live updates 2025: iPhone 17, AirPods 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and more news If you're eyeing a wat

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Apple Event live updates 2025: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new wearables

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The curtains have lifted at Cupertino, with Apple unveiling the iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, and more during its hour-long keynote today. What, were you expecting less when the event was literally titled "Awe Dropping?" ZDNET is on the ground in Cupertino to cover everything, with live updates appearing on this page as products are introduced, features are pitched, and the d

Apple’s Cheaper Apple Watch SE May Be the Wearable Most People Need

Why spend more than $300 for an Apple Watch? Apple may have its wearables fans asking that question with the new Apple Watch SE. The third-gen update brings a host of upgrades, including a new screen and better performance from a new chip. It may not have all the health tracking features of the mainline wearables, but that may simply make it a better option for most people. The last SE (2nd-gen) arrived in 2022 alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 and the first Apple Watch Ultra. The revised edit

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New Apple Watch Sports Even More Health Monitoring Features That Hopefully Won’t Be Banned

Apple Watches don’t change much year to year, although the last few updates have left users without landmark blood oxygen sensing tech for months. It was a change in the wrong direction, but at least it didn’t last for long. At its Tuesday “Awe Dropping” product showcase, Apple said that with Apple Watch Series 11, wearables fans can hope both past and all-new health monitoring features will stick around for good. The Series 10 Apple Watches were based on new, slightly thinner frames with redes

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The Apple Watch Series 11 Brings Blood Pressure Alerts

The Apple Watch Series 11 made its debut at Apple's "awe dropping" event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday, vying for a spot on your wrist with a mix of fresh updates including new hypertension notifications, sleep score analysis, 5G connectivity and increased battery life. With a decade of upgrades and refinements, the Series 11 represents a big move for Apple as it leans further into its health and fitness features across its Apple Watch lineup. Alongside the Series 11, Apple also unveiled

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The Apple Watch 11 Finally Gets the High Blood Pressure Alerts I Wanted for Years

I've had high blood pressure for years. Or I used to before I got it under control. But I've wished for a blood pressure-aware smartwatch for years. Apple is finally adding it, to a degree, with the Apple Watch Series 11 announced at Apple's latest iPhone event. Hypertension notifications are part of the latest Apple Watch's feature set, and according to Apple it'll be supported in 150 countries and regions this month. Apple says it expects clearances from the US Food and Drug Administration an

The New Apple Watch SE 3 Now Offers More Health Features at the Same Affordable Price

At Apple's "awe dropping" event in Cupertino, California, the company just unveiled the Apple Watch SE 3. Available for preorder today and for purchase September 19, it starts at $249, which is the same price as the last version launched three years ago. However, new features include an updated S10 chip and watchOS 26, always-on display, on-device Siri, 5G, temperature sensing, sleep apnea notifications and sleep score. Watch this: Everything Announced at Apple's iPhone 17 Event in 7 Minutes 07

Apple adds hypertension and sleep-quality monitoring to Watch Ultra 3, Series 11

At its fall product event today, Apple updated its line of smartwatches, including the introduction of features for monitoring blood pressure and analyzing the quality of your sleep. Apple Watch Series 11 Credit: Apple The Apple Watch Series 11. The Apple Watch Series 11. Credit: Apple The Apple Watch 11 is supposed to be able to alert users about "possible hypertension" by using data from an optical heart rate sensor "to analyze how a user’s blood vessels respond to the beats of the heart,"

Hands-on with all the new Apple Watches Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3

Following Apple’s “Awe dropping” event today, we’ve been able to try out all the new Apple Watch models announced today including the Series 11, the Ultra 3, and the refreshes SE 3. The entry-level Apple Watch SE was last updated in 2022 with the second-generation model, but the new SE 3, which starts at $249 for a 40 millimeter model, has gained some features from older Apple Watch models released since the SE 2’s debut, as well as the new Ultra 3 and Series 11 announced today. It will support

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Apple Watch Series 11 officially unveiled: Hypertension detection, 2x scratch resistance, larger battery, more

Today, Apple announced its latest generation Apple Watch: the Apple Watch Series 11. It includes a new S11 chipset, 5G support, double the scratch resistance, a new Hypertension detection feature, and more. It will be available to order this Friday. Apple Watch Series 11 This year’s new Apple Watch is incredibly similar to last year’s Apple Watch Series 10, with a few modest upgrades. It encompasses the same thinner design, and has a new lineup of colors: Jet Black, Silver, Rose Gold, and Spac

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Apple Watch SE 3 announced, with S10 chip and always-on display

The Apple Watch SE 3 has been announced alongside the Series 11 and Ultra 3. The SE was long due an update after getting a relatively modest refresh back in 2022, in which the design was unchanged, although a new back case did make it slightly lighter than the original … There had been mixed reports about whether or not Apple would announce a third-gen model of its lowest cost Watch at the iPhone 17 event, but a leaker with an excellent track record said yesterday that it was definitely coming

Apple Watch Ultra 3 officially unveiled: larger display, 5G and satellite connectivity, 42-hour battery

Apple Watch Ultra 3 is official. Headlining features include a larger and brighter display, 42-hour battery life, and satellite connectivity. Like the new Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3 supports 5G, detection of possible hypertension, sleep score analysis, and new Flow and Exactograph watch faces. Ultra 3 also includes an Ultra-exclusive Waypoint watch face. Satellite connectivity is only offered on the Ultra 3. Emergency SOS is available for free for two years. Messages and Find M

Apple announces watchOS 26 release date: Here’s what’s coming to your Apple Watch

At its ‘Awe Dropping’ Apple Event, Apple today announced the release date of its next watchOS version: watchOS 26. The update will begin rolling out next week on Monday, September 15th – bringing a plethora of new features to compatible Apple Watch models. What’s new in watchOS 26 As is the story with the rest of Apple’s operating systems, the new Liquid Glass design language truly is the star of the show here. Control Center has a fresh new look, Smart Stack looks stunning, and controls in ap

Apple Watch SE 3 has an always-on display and the S10 chip

After three years, the Apple Watch SE is finally getting a refresh. The company showed off the Apple Watch SE 3, the latest version of its budget-friendly wearable during its big iPhone 17 event. The third-generation Apple Watch SE is the first of Apple's budget-friendly watches to come with an always-on display and support for 5G Other notable upgrades include Apple's S10 chip and new health-tracking features. Despite rumors that Apple may be changing the form factor for its entry-level watch

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 has satellite connectivity and larger display

It's been two years since Apple updated its rugged, ultra-premium Watch Ultra line, so it was long overdue for a replacement. Today, at its Awe Dropping event to launch the iPhone 17, the company has unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple was naturally delighted to show off a broad number of tweaks that, in aggregate, more than make up for that additional year delay. The most notable new feature is satellite communication, letting you stay in touch no matter where you are in the world. Watch U

Apple Watch Series 11 includes 5G and a hypertension tracking feature

Apple announced three new smartwatches at its “Awe Dropping” event today. Along with new iPhone 17 models, we now have the Apple Watch Series 11 as the rumors predicted. Engadget’s Cherlynn Low, Sam Rutherford and Billy Steele are on the ground at the event, so we’ll have hands-on coverage soon, followed by full reviews in a week or so. In the meantime, here’s everything we know about the newest Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 11: Hypertension alerts and 5G connectivity The keynote speech star

Everything Apple revealed at the iPhone 17 launch event

With the start of September comes the promise of crisp, fall-like weather and, like clockwork, new iPhones. Apple's "awe dropping" iPhone 17 event this year had execs showing off the latest iPhones from Cupertino and reminding folks of the changes Liquid Glass and iOS 26 will bring to their handsets in the coming week. New Apple Watches and AirPods are expected to be revealed as well. If you're unable to watch the event live or follow along with Engadget's liveblog, here are all of the biggest a

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