Apple Watch

In all my years of testing smartwatches and fitness trackers, one of the features I value the most is battery life. It's a real pain to have to remember to plug ...

It's one reason why I tend to gravitate towards Garmin watches, such as the [Epix 2](https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/garmin-epix-gen-2) or [Forerunner 245](https://www.tomsguide.com/us/garmin-forerunner-245-music,review-6437.html). Don't get me wrong — I'm pleased that the Ultra is getting a longer battery life than other Apple Watches. But what caught my attention was its rated battery life of 36 hours — double that of every Apple Watch to date, and much longer than most of the [best smartwatches](https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-smartwatches,review-2156.html). So, that figure does not necessarily include active GPS use, which I've found to chew up battery life faster than a puppy with your favorite shoe. In all my years of testing smartwatches and fitness trackers, one of the features I value the most is battery life. [Samsung Galaxy Watch 5](https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-5) has the ability to charge up to 50 percent in half an hour, but a watch's endurance should be measured in days, rather than hours.

Apple announced the upgrade to the Series 7 smartwatch in the Watch Series 8, which sits below the Watch Ultra. Here are our first impressions.

From what we've seen so far though, the Watch Series 8 a solid upgrade for those with a Series 6 or older, and a great starting place for those new to the Apple Watch world who have decided the Watch SE isn't enough. While the Apple Watch Series 8 doesn't offer huge amounts of change compared to the Watch Series 7, there's still a lot to be said for this smartwatch. The Apple Watch Series 8 runs on the dual-core S8 chip with 64-bit architecture. [Car Crash Detection feature](/phones/news/apple/162587-apple-crash-detection-how-does-it-work-iphone-apple-watch-how-to-turn-on) that uses the accelerometer, barometer, GPS and the microphone to detect if you have been in a car crash. Or is the Apple Watch Series 8 a great upgrade for those on older Apple Watch models, and the perfect start for those looking to take the leap into Apple's smartwatch ecosystem? The Series 8 also adds a body temperature sensor to its list of attributes. In terms of battery, there's the same up to 18 hours promise as there was with the Series 7. The Series 7 expanded the Series 6 display by an extra 20 per cent, but the Series 8 doesn't add any extra on top of that expansion. While the Watch Ultra is clearly distinguishable from its siblings, the Watch Series 8 adopts an identical design to its predecessors. The accelerometer has been upgraded to recognise up to 256 g-forces compared to 32 g-forces, allowing it to be able to detect if you were in a car crash - more on that in a minute. The Apple Watch design works well as it is so it's no huge surprise it's not changed again. The Digital Crown with an electrical heart rate sensor is positioned at the top of the right edge with a button beneath, while a speaker sits on the left edge.

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The aluminium case colours include starlight, midnight, silver and (PRODUCT)RED, and the stainless steel case comes in silver, graphite or gold. The Apple Watch Series 8 is available across a range of case finishes, colours and band types, all of which will impact the final cost of the watch. Apple has said that the Apple Watch Series 8 was “designed to minimise [its] impact on the environment”, with the watch made from 100% recycled aluminium in the case, 100% recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine, and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. But the event wasn’t just about the iPhone - this is everything you need to know about the new Apple Watch announcements, including the Apple Watch Series 8, the Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE. As well as announcing the new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, the Far Out event from Apple also introduced tech fans to the latest watch in the Apple Watch Series The newest instalment in the Apple Watch series is powered by WatchOS 9, which boasts:

With the sizable Apple Watch Ultra, Apple is targeting an entirely new audience it's never attempted to capture the attention of before.

Still, I walked away from my brief hands-on time with the Apple Watch Ultra intrigued by the smartwatch and also impressed that Apple is trying something entirely new for the first time in several years. It’s worth noting that the new Apple Watch SE doesn’t feature the Series 8’s temperature sensor. My main question about the Apple Watch is if it can pull Garmin users away from the company’s line of smartwatches. Other features worth mentioning are the Apple Watch Ultra’s more accurate GPS, an emergency siren and 36 to 70 hours of battery life. This is a useful concept that I hope makes its way to the Apple Watch Series 9 because it streamlines the process of quickly launching apps conveniently. The Digital Crown and side button sit on a new raised side part of the watch.

Now we know what Apple Watches to expect - and we want to preorder them. These are the best place to preorder the latest Apple Watches.

[BestBuy](https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=im-gb-3762170791410558000&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3Fst%3DApple%2BWatch%2BSe%2B2%26_dyncharset%3DUTF-8%26_dynSessConf%3D%26id%3Dpcat17071%26type%3Dpage%26sc%3DGlobal%26cp%3D1%26nrp%3D%26sp%3D%26qp%3D%26list%3Dn%26af%3Dtrue%26iht%3Dy%26usc%3DAll%2BCategories%26ks%3D960%26keys%3Dkeys&article_name=Apple%20Watch%20Series%208%20preorder%20deals%20and%20where%20to%20find%20stock&article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imore.com%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fapple-watch%2Fapple-watch-series-8-preorder-deals-and-where-to-find-stock)(opens in new tab) [Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DApple%2BWatch%2BSE%2B2%26crid%3D12ZWKXVXTJZ0P%26sprefix%3Dapple%2Bwatch%2Bse%2B2%252Caps%252C215%26ref%3Dnb_sb_noss_1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dim-gb-6705204361400071000-20)(opens in new tab) [BestBuy](https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=im-gb-1070532401772743300&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3Fst%3DApple%2BWatch%2BSeries%2B8%2BUltra%26_dyncharset%3DUTF-8%26_dynSessConf%3D%26id%3Dpcat17071%26type%3Dpage%26sc%3DGlobal%26cp%3D1%26nrp%3D%26sp%3D%26qp%3D%26list%3Dn%26af%3Dtrue%26iht%3Dy%26usc%3DAll%2BCategories%26ks%3D960%26keys%3Dkeys&article_name=Apple%20Watch%20Series%208%20preorder%20deals%20and%20where%20to%20find%20stock&article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imore.com%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fapple-watch%2Fapple-watch-series-8-preorder-deals-and-where-to-find-stock)(opens in new tab) [Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DApple%2BWatch%2BUltra%26crid%3D1MC6WWVCCI098%26sprefix%3Dapple%2Bwatch%2Bultr%252Caps%252C214%26ref%3Dnb_sb_noss_2%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dim-gb-1194044875895743000-20)(opens in new tab) [BestBuy](https://shop-links.co/link?publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=im-gb-9106228901644444000&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3Fst%3DApple%2BWatch%2BSeries%2B8%26_dyncharset%3DUTF-8%26_dynSessConf%3D%26id%3Dpcat17071%26type%3Dpage%26sc%3DGlobal%26cp%3D1%26nrp%3D%26sp%3D%26qp%3D%26list%3Dn%26af%3Dtrue%26iht%3Dy%26usc%3DAll%2BCategories%26ks%3D960%26keys%3Dkeys&article_name=Apple%20Watch%20Series%208%20preorder%20deals%20and%20where%20to%20find%20stock&article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imore.com%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fapple-watch%2Fapple-watch-series-8-preorder-deals-and-where-to-find-stock)(opens in new tab) [Amazon](https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=8428&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DApple%2Bwatch%2Bseries%2B8%26crid%3D1THM5L7OQ1DMF%26sprefix%3Dapple%2Bwatch%2Bseries%2B8%252Caps%252C432%26ref%3Dnb_sb_noss_1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dim-gb-1991010150982308600-20)(opens in new tab) [B&H photo](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Apple+Watch+series+SE+2&sts=ma&BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=im-gb-7658235197908235000)(opens in new tab) [B&H photo](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Apple+Watch+series+8+Ultra&sts=ma&BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=im-gb-1015906708857596900)(opens in new tab) Apple customers in the UK will find the watch available to preorder on the Apple website. It's the Apple Watch Series 8 Ultra. [B&H photo](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?q=Apple+Watch+Series+8&sts=ma&BI=20811&KBID=16572&SID=im-gb-8769199275653831000)(opens in new tab) There's the new Apple Watch Series 8, with all the specs you could want from a new smartwatch, the rugged Apple Watch Series 8 Ultra, and the still nicely budget-oriented Apple Watch SE.

What is the Apple Watch Ultra? Price; Release date and pre-order; Design; Apple Watch Ultra straps; Specs; Feature and fitness tracking; How it compares to the ...

- The Watch will run on the same chipset and WatchOS 9 software as the base Apple Watch 8. But on top this it has cool things like a new feature that lets it tell if you’re at the start of a run trail you’ve saved to it and some innovative GPS features. The screen also has a new “red light” readability mode that’s designed to help the watch remain legible at night an in adverse conditions. At its base it features all the same features including heart rate monitoring, At the launch event Apple showed it being used to change activities during a triathlon and activate a new a 86db emergency siren that, according to Apple, can be heard 180 meters away. The Alpine Loop option is a the base cloth band being marketed as the one for most people. Apple Watch SE 2 doesn’t feature any formal ruggedisation standards and the Apple Watch 8 is only iPX6 certified, by comparison. For people in extreme conditions, like snow, the Watch has been designed to survive “below zero” and up to 130 degree environments. The left hand side-facing action button is programmable and can be used to activate various apps or activities. The Ultra is available for pre-order now but will only ship on 23 September. This is incredibly competitive considering its direct competition from Garmin, Polar and Cortex retail for roughly the same price. This puts it in direct competition with the recently launched

It can track ovulation cycles and detect car crashes.

With the addition of temperature sensing, the Series 8 can sample your wrist temperature and track changes over time even going so far as tracking ovulation cycles. The Apple Watch series will be sold in 4 different colors: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and Product Red for Aluminum versions. The newest iteration of one of the [best smartwatches](https://www.ign.com/articles/best-smart-watches) on the market offers a similar design but with some new and interesting features.

Most of my friends and family have all purchased svelte Apple Watches. It's a great smartwatch but I wanted a great outdoor adventure and fitness watch to pair ...

Apple excels at user interfaces, Garmin doesn’t, just like Nokia which struggled in vain to adapt Symbian in response to the iPhone and Android. But Apple has an excellent app ecosystem by comparison to offset some inequalities, and it already makes the best smartwatch for iPhone owners interested in casual fitness and health. Apple’s sport features and analytics also pale in comparison to the depth and variety offered by the competition. But if Nokia taught us anything, it’s this: once Apple chooses to enter your house (and Google gets its house in order) you’d better fight like hell or prepare to move on. Without a doubt, the Apple Watch Ultra comes up short on a spec comparison with similarly priced devices sold by Garmin, Coros, and others. Garmin, for example, sells a [dizzying array of watches](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8532386/type/dlg/sid/verge/https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/wearables-smartwatches/?sorter=price-desc) at every possible price point that sometimes differ only slightly in capabilities. That’s the opposite of the iPhone which dominates the premium end of the smartphone market. By pricing the first generation of the Ultra at $799, Apple has a lot of ceiling to roll out new Ultra editions in the years ahead that differ in features and capabilities. [Watch Edition](https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/9/12/17851918/apple-watch-edition-discontinued) series that attempted to use precious materials to inflate the price. It’s a great smartwatch but I wanted a great outdoor adventure and fitness watch to pair with my iPhone instead. Garmin dominates the segment above that with premium outdoor watches priced from $699 to over $1,500. I’ve used them to obsessively track and measure my performance in a variety of activities that include kitesurfing, trail running, golfing, weight training, and mountain biking.

Pros · +. Attractive new colors · +. Temperature sensor for menstrual and ovulation tracking · +. Car crash detection ...

When every Apple Watch that one can buy has car crash detection, it'll be a real swaying reason to join Apple's smartwatch camp, as this is a brilliant feature. This is still likely to be too low for some people, especially if you're wanting to track your body temperature overnight. Nothing really to talk about there, but there is now low power mode, which can extend the life up to 30 hours. That doesn't mean it's a bad design at all - it fits nicely on the wrist, the screen (an OLED affair) is clear and bright as before, and easily flips around under the finger. Another new feature, but not one that we can test at all, is the car crash detection feature. The Watch 8 comes in two finishes, stainless steel, and aluminum. We definitely prefer the look of the stainless steel, even though it is a lot more expensive at $749 / £779. thanks, inflation) - the Apple Watch Series 8 price has been set at $399 for GPS and $499 for cellular in the US. The battery life on the Watch 8 is the same as normal: 18 hours, but able to get to the night without too much of a worry. This will only work when in motion, so it's using GPS and connection to the iPhone to fully understand whether the wearer is in a car - think of this feature as something that brings peace of mind, rather than a dedicated reason to buy the new Watch 8. The Apple Watch 8 isn't changing much at all in terms of the design - the new colors are probably the most notable things in terms of the way the new Watch compares to the Apple Watch 7. In the UK, it starts from £419 and £529 GPS with cellular, with no AU pricing yet.

Apple yesterday unveiled its all-new Apple Watch Ultra, which the company says is "inspired by explorers and athletes" and "a versatile...

The renders line up with Apple Watch "Pro" case images shared earlier this morning, revealing the inclusion of a new physical button on the left side of the watch. Apple also introduced the new Apple Watch Series 8 models, a revamped version of the Apple Watch SE, the Apple Watch Ultra, and the AirPods Pro 2. New CAD images of the upcoming Apple Watch "Pro" have been shared online by 91mobiles, providing a closer look at the alleged design of the device. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max offer the "Dynamic Island" thanks to a redesigned TrueDepth camera array that takes... The all-new Apple Watch Ultra is available to pre-order starting today in the U.S. Apple is providing a live video stream on its website, on YouTube, and in the company's TV app across various platforms. Apple continues to offer the Apple Watch Hermès line as a luxury... Apple Watch Series 7 Edition models are no longer available and there is no Apple Watch Series 8 Edition. The all-new Apple Watch Ultra unveiled today is available to pre-order starting today in the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Germany, India, Japan, the U.K., and more than 40 other countries and regions around the world, with pricing set at $799. The Apple Watch Ultra features an all-new design that's more rugged with advanced health and fitness... The 49mm titanium case has the brightest Apple Watch display yet at 2,000 nits – two times brighter than previous models ... Apple Watch Ultra will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers on September 23.

Flat sapphire crystal display, with raised titanium lip for protection; Digital Crown and side button protected by protruding casing; Customizable Action button ...

For example, you can (at the time of writing) still take delivery on September 23 if you order the Watch with the Alpine Loop in green, and in the smallest size. Designed specifically for endurance athletes and runners, the Trail Loop band is the thinnest Apple Watch band to date. Swap the green for starlight, and then you’re back to September 23 in any of the three sizes. Molded from a flexible fluoroelastomer, it stretches and utilizes the tubular geometry for a secure fit. With explorers in mind, the Alpine Loop band features two integrated layers made from one continuous weaving process that eliminates the need for stitching. Almost everything matched the leaks prior to the launch:

But with Apple having rushed through the launch, leaving key details like both Watches' specs up in the air, you may have struggled to keep track of what ...

The Apple Watch Ultra is set to launch after the base Apple Watch 8, despite both being available for pre-order now. Apple also claims it’s “twice as water resistant” as the base Apple Watch 8 which has a 50 The Watch 8 by comparison only features a quoted “all day” battery life. At the event Apple showed it being used to change sport when engaged in a multisport activity and activate a custom siren, which Apple claims is loud enough to be heard 80m away. The Ultra has a slightly different design. We’ll also update with our definitive verdict later in the year once we’ve had the two in for testing and have had a chance to check their features and performance in the real world.

It's already available for purchase with its straps through Apple's official website.

With a case size of 49mm, the Apple Watch Ultra is the biggest smartwatch yet from the Cupertino-based tech giant. But that doesn't mean the three bands mentioned above can't be used with some older Apple Watches since Apple says they are also compatible with Apple Watches of 44mm and 45mm case sizes. Alongside these, Apple also announced new straps for the Ultra model - Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band.

I wore the brand-new, very big Apple Watch Ultra on my wrist. This is what I observed.

There are some new apps for the Ultra: A new Oceanic Plus diving app is specifically made for the Watch Ultra that looks at tides and water temperature; it also records dive depths and metrics. The extra cost, however, means it won't be a watch most people opt for. The new Compass app's unique Ultra ability to save waypoints and show walk-back directions without a cellular signal, using only GPS, could be one of the Ultra's biggest draws. The Ultra's biggest new feature, a significantly larger battery, is something the Apple Watch hasn't had since it debuted. Apple used to only launch one watch a year, but the Apple Watch SE introduced a more affordable model to the mix. Who is the Ultra for? Last year, an expected watch redesign never materialized, although Apple did increase the watch screen size. Also, it's by far the biggest Apple Watch of the lineup. The Apple Watch Ultra goes in the opposite direction: It's more expensive, but unlike previous fashion-driven Edition watches, the Ultra is aiming for function... The new design pushes its crown and side button into an extended side part that, alongside the new watch's bigger case and curved-with-flat-display contours, make it seem more James Cameron than any previous Apple Watch. [Apple Watch Series 8](/tech/mobile/apple-watch-8-hands-on-that-temperature-sensor-is-a-big-upgrade/) at [Apple's "Far Out" product event](/tech/mobile/from-iphone-14-to-apple-watch-8-everything-apple-revealed-at-far-out/), may be the biggest change we've seen to Apple's watch line-up in years. 23, a week after the Watch Series 8.

Here's how the Apple Watch 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra are different in terms of specs, battery life, features, design and price.

The Apple Watch 8 vs. Apple Watch Ultra features. With that said, the Apple Watch 8 will be the better smartwatch for most people. The Apple Watch Ultra lasts 36 hours with normal use, doubling the 18-hour estimate of the Apple Watch Series 8. We'll start with what's not different between the Apple Watch 8 vs. [Apple Watch 8 vs. Most notably, the Apple Watch Ultra has a titanium 49mm case — it's the largest-ever Apple Watch. Price is one of the foremost differences between the Apple Watch 8 vs. The Apple Watch Ultra costs $799, only coming in one configuration with Cellular support. The Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $399, as many of the Apple Watch Ultra comparison stacks up. Apple Watch Ultra differences are rather significant.