TechSmartwatchesApple Watch Ultra 2 adds new ultra-bright display, new features and moreApple’s rugged wearable has been updated with a new screen, new chip, new features and moreWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechSmartwatchesApple Watch Ultra 2 adds new ultra-bright display, new features and moreApple’s rugged wearable has been updated with a new screen, new chip, new features and moreWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Apple’s rugged wearable has been updated with a new screen, new chip, new features and more
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(Image credit: Apple)
(Image credit: Apple)
Appleannounced the second generationApple WatchUltra at its annual event in Cupertino, California, as reported in ourApple Event 2023 live blog. Like thenew Apple Watch Series 9– and this is something we’re used to from the brand – the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is more of an iterative step in the evolution of the rugged wearable as opposed to a complete redesign.
[Between us, it would’ve been strange if the second model in the line changed everything around. The originalApple Watch Ultrawas pretty innovative as it was.]
The most significant improvement is the new, brighter display with a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. In case you aren’t a technical nerd, the maximum light output of the Apple Watch Series 9 is 2,000 nits – the Ultra 2’s display is 50% brighter!
And the new screen isn’t just brighter, but it’s also utilised more than before. To showcase the real power of the big, bold screen of the Ultra 2, Apple is introducing a new Modular Ultra watch face that takes advantage of the large display, using the outermost edge to present real-time data, including seconds, altitude, or depth.
The new modular watch face(Image credit: Apple)
The new modular watch face
The new modular watch face
(Image credit: Apple)
The Apple Watch Ultra also received the Apple S9 chip treatment. Apple’s most powerful watch chip yet delivers systemwide improvements and brand-new features, including a new double tap gesture and on-device Siri with the ability to access and log health data privately and securely.
Of course, the new wearable will runWatchOS 10with all its advanced cycling and hiking features. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 can be ordered today, with availability beginning Friday, September 22. Recommended retail price of $799 / £799. Find out more about thebest Apple Watchesavailable now in our roundup.
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