After two years at the top of Apple’s smartwatch lineup, the Ultra 2 was replaced by the Ultra in September 2025. And with our initial extensive Apple Watch Ultra 3 testing now complete, we can move ...

Compared with its predecessor, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 adds 5G, satellite connectivity, more battery life, and faster charging without a price increase, but it’s still very expensive at $799. Unlike ...

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a powerful evolution, solidifying its status as the best overall smartwatch money can buy. The larger, brighter display is a significant upgrade, while the addition of ...

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is twice the cost of the Apple Watch Series 11. Here are the five biggest reasons to buy the ...

When Apple Watch arrived in 2015, there was no way to send or receive data without an iPhone or wifi. Now these things can talk to space. It’s wild. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is the first version to include ...

Apple's secretive labs use sci-fi-like chambers to make sure your Apple Watch can stay connected anywhere on Earth — and even in space. At a dedicated facility near Apple's headquarters, the company ...

For heart rate testing, Horst used a Polar H10 chest strap as the benchmark. The Apple Watch Ultra 2, running watchOS 26 beta, delivered results that were nearly identical to the strap during indoor ...