Overview

• Preorders are open now with availability on September 19, with pricing at $399 for Series 11, $249 for SE 3, and $799 for Ultra 3.
• Ultra 3 adds built-in two-way satellite texting, location sharing and Emergency SOS, with satellite features free for two years at activation.
• Series 11 and Ultra 3 introduce passive hypertension notifications trained on data from over 100,000 participants and validated in studies of about 2,000 people, plus a new Sleep Score in watchOS 26.
• All new models support 5G, while Apple quotes up to 24 hours of battery life for Series 11 and up to 42 hours for Ultra 3, or up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode.
• Durability and software see upgrades including a ceramic-coated Ion‑X glass on aluminum models claimed to double scratch resistance, Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence, the Liquid Glass interface, and a wrist‑flick gesture.