Is Apple Watch Series 11 the Best Health Companion Yet?

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Key Takeaways
- Apple Watch Series 11 introduces chronic high blood pressure monitoring.
- The Sleep Score feature enhances sleep quality assessments.
- 5G connectivity is now standard in both the Watch and AirPods.
- Apple Watch Ultra 3 features the largest screen and advanced GPS.
- AirPods Pro 3 offers unparalleled Active Noise Cancellation.
Cupertino (California), Sep 9 (NationPress) - On Tuesday, tech powerhouse Apple unveiled the latest Watch Series 11, showcasing cutting-edge health features and superior functions. The Apple Watch 11 is now the slimmest model ever, boasting enhancements like 5G cellular connectivity and reinforced glass.
This is the inaugural Apple Watch equipped to monitor chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) by analyzing data collected over the past month. Additionally, the Watch will offer live translation capabilities.
A newly introduced Sleep Score feature assesses factors such as total sleep duration and various sleep stages, aiding users in evaluating their nightly rest quality. Apple claims the Series 11 will provide “up to 24 hours” of battery life, available in both recycled aluminum and polished titanium finishes.
Alongside this, the company introduced the Watch Ultra 3, which enhances health, fitness, safety, and connectivity functionalities, transitioning effortlessly between a robust sports watch, a sophisticated smartwatch, and a comprehensive health assistant.
In India, the Apple Watch Series 11 starts at Rs 46,900 (42MM), the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Rs 89,900 (49MM), and a sleeker Apple Watch SE at Rs 25,900 (40MM), with pre-orders available now and expected availability on September 19.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 enables users to contact emergency services, message friends, and share their location, even when off the grid.
This sports and adventure watch boasts the largest display of any Apple Watch, featuring a 1Hz always-on refresh rate, advanced GPS accuracy, and up to 42 hours of battery life—extending to 72 hours in Low Power Mode.
With groundbreaking notifications for chronic high blood pressure, users gain vital health insights, and the enhanced Workout app, including the innovative Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence, enriches the fitness experience.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is available for pre-order now, with shipping set to begin September 19.
“The Apple Watch Ultra represents our most advanced model yet, created to support users through sports and adventures while promoting an active, healthy lifestyle,” stated Eugene Kim, Apple’s VP of Apple Watch Hardware Engineering.
“The Ultra 3 introduces cutting-edge satellite communication, enhancing user safety and connectivity when off the grid, along with extended battery life, 5G capabilities, and powerful health insights,” he added.
With advanced display technology, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 refresh rate in always-on mode accelerates from once per minute to once per second, allowing users to check the second hand without moving their wrist.
For uninterrupted outdoor workout tracking, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 now provides 20 hours of battery life in Low Power Mode with full GPS and heart rate monitoring. A quick 15-minute charge can yield up to 12 hours of battery life.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 also brings innovative hypertension notifications to alert users of potential chronic high blood pressure.
The company further introduced the next-generation Apple Watch SE, featuring exceptional health, fitness, connectivity, and safety capabilities powered by the S10 chip, all at an attractive price point.
The S10 chip supports an Always-On display, double-tap and wrist flick gestures, on-device Siri, and rapid charging. The Apple Watch SE 3 also includes 5G cellular capabilities and a more durable cover glass. watchOS 26 unveils a refreshed look with Liquid Glass, Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence, new watch faces, and more.
In addition, Apple announced AirPods Pro 3, priced at Rs 25,900. The new release offers exceptional sound quality and the industry’s leading in-ear Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), eliminating up to twice the noise compared to previous models.
The redesigned AirPods Pro 3 ensures an improved fit and enhanced stability during activities such as running, HIIT, yoga, and beyond.
For the first time, users can utilize AirPods Pro 3 to measure heart rate and keep track of over 50 workout types within the Fitness app on iPhone.
Live Translation is also now available on AirPods, facilitating smoother face-to-face interactions for users speaking different languages. Pre-orders for AirPods Pro 3 are open now, with availability starting Friday, September 19.