Since its introduction, the Apple Watch Ultra has been the Apple smartwatch choice of long-distance runners, hikers, divers -- and less-energetic folks who just prefer a chunky watch with extended battery life.
After releasing minimal updates for the last couple of years, Apple announced at its big fall event the new Apple Watch Ultra 3, which adds a brighter, larger display, 5G cellular communication, satellite connectivity, a battery life increase of up to 42 hours and the ability to detect whether you might be suffering from hypertension.
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Though Apple Watch fans might still be satisfied with the Ultra 2 or the Apple Watch Series 10, the Ultra 3 is ready for those who want the most advanced smartwatch Apple has to offer.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 costs $799 (£749, AU$1,399), and preorders are now live. The first shipments and in-store availability will arrive on Sept. 19.
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New features of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Apple/Screenshot by CNET
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 screen size is back on top
The brilliant screen on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is now slightly larger than its predecessor, at a 422x514-pixel resolution (up from the Ultra 2's 410x502 pixels), though the case itself hasn't expanded. Instead, Apple has slimmed the bezel to bring the active edge of the screen closer to the frame.
Speaking of the frame, it's now created using a 3D printing process that uses 100% recycled titanium and half the amount of raw materials as earlier generations.
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