Apple says Apple Watch Ultra 3 available September 19

Apple (AAPL) introduced Apple Watch Ultra 3, which it says delivers “expanded health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features, and seamlessly shifting between a powerful sports watch, an elegant smartwatch, and a comprehensive health companion.” “Designed to keep users more connected and safer wherever they are with built-in satellite communications, Apple Watch Ultra 3 allows users to text emergency services, message friends and family, and share their location, all while they’re off the grid. The ultimate sports and adventure watch now features the largest screen of any Apple Watch, a display with a 1Hz always-on refresh rate, 5G cellular capabilities, the most accurate GPS in a sports watch, and up to 42 hours of battery life – with up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. Notifications for signs of chronic high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, offer a groundbreaking new health insight, and sleep score helps users understand the quality of their sleep. Updates to the Workout app, including Workout Buddy – a first-of-its-kind fitness experience powered by Apple Intelligence – add to a robust suite of advanced fitness features,” Apple said. Apple Watch Ultra 3 can be pre-ordered today, with availability beginning Friday, September 19. Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts at $799 and is available in natural and black titanium.