Apple Watch Series 11 Ultra 3 SE 3 unveiled

Apple unveils three smartwatch configurations including hypertension alerts and satellite connectivity.

Apple introduces Watch Series 11 Ultra 3 and SE 3

Apple unveiled three new smartwatch configurations at its hardware event: the Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3. The Series 11 adds hypertension alerts by analyzing how blood vessels respond to the heart over a 30 day window using data from the optical heart sensor. It includes a Sleep Score to measure sleep quality, supports 5G, and offers up to 24 hours of battery life in several color options. The SE 3 brings an improved display and a faster S10 chip, enabling an always on display and gesture controls alongside 18 hours of battery life and fast charging. Prices start at 249 dollars for the SE 3 and 399 dollars for the Series 11.

Ultra 3 arrives with a larger screen and satellite connectivity for emergencies in remote areas. It keeps the hypertension alerts and 5G support, and it delivers up to 42 hours of battery life (72 hours in a low power mode). The model uses LTPO3 for a brighter, more efficient display and ships in Black and Natural Titanium, with a starting price of 799 dollars.

The trio marks a clear push to make wearables more capable as health tools. The hypertension alerts turn everyday monitoring into a potentially life changing feature, but they also raise questions about data accuracy and how medical guidance will be provided. Satellite connectivity on a smartwatch expands safety nets for users outside dense coverage areas, yet it also invites scrutiny over cost, privacy, and the boundaries between consumer gadgets and medical devices. The SE 3 focuses on everyday usability with faster performance and new health insights, signaling a broader strategy to keep wearables relevant across price points. As these devices collect more intimate data, regulators and users will watch how data is stored, shared, and used to avoid unintended consequences.

Overall, Apple leans into a future where the wrist is a portal to health alerts, safety, and lifestyle insight. How users respond will shape how quickly hospitals, insurers, and tech firms converge around wearable health data and decision making.

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The next step is to see how users balance convenience with privacy as wearables push deeper into personal health.