Apple just announced its latest range of Watches. These include the new Watch Series 11, the SE3, and Ultra 3.
Watch Series 11
Starting with Watch Series 11, the new series is the first in its line to feature 5G – to be clear, all three newly announced Watch devices feature 5G but this is the first time the non-SE and non-Ultra get the connectivity – along with claims of 24-hour battery life.
Apple also says that the face of the Watch Series 11 is more durable, thanks to its new Ion-X Glass and a ceramic coating that bonds on an atomic level, making it more scratch-resistant than its predecessor, although how much more resistant it is than Sapphire glass is unknown.
As the watch is launching alongside watchOS 26, Apple is also providing additional features to the Series 11, including a wrist-flick gesture that can be used to dismiss notifications and alarms.
Not only that, but with the help of Apple Intelligence, the smartwatch is also able to monitor the user for signs of chronic high blood pressure.
The Apple Watch Series 11 will be available starting 19 September. Colourways include a new aluminium chassis in Space Gray, Jet Black, Rose Gold, Silver, starting RM1,799. There’s also the Titanium Chassis, which starts from RM3,299 and is available in Natural, Gold, and Slate.
Watch SE 3
The Apple Watch SE 3 is the successor the Watch SE, which technically went through two generations without undergoing a name change. Specs-wise, the SE 3 offers 5G connectivity, a new look with Apple’s Liquid Glass design, while still running on its S10 SoC.
Apple also claims that the SE 3 is more power efficient than its predecessor, boasting an 18-hour battery life, but also supports fast-charging, a first for the series. 15 minutes of charging will reportedly get up to eight hours of battery life, while 45 minutes gets you 80% of life.
As it is typical with Apple Watches, the SE 3 offers core health monitoring features, including sleep core, wrist temperature sensing, an app that helps women monitor their ovulation, and sleep apnea notifications, among other features. And that’s on top of the usual fitness apps and trackers, to boot.
Pricing for the Watch SE 3 starts from RM1,049 for the 40mm watch face, while the 44mm model starts from RM1,199. Both will be available in Midnight and Starlight aluminium cases. Like the Series 11, this model will also be available starting 19 September.
Watch Ultra 3
Finally, we have the Apple Watch Ultra 3. As the fruit company’s most premium smartwatch to date, this wrist accessory features a new 1Hz always-on refresh rate OLED display, 5G connectivity, plus all the features that you’d find on both the Watch Series 11 and SE 3.
Battery life has also been increase, or so Apple says, to 42 hours of continuous uses, and up to 72 hours when running in low power mode. Additionally, the Watch Ultra 3 features two-way satellite communications, allowing users to send Emergency SOS via satellite to emergency services, should their situation escalate.
Again, like the Series 11 and SE 3, the Watch Ultra 3 will be able to monitor its user’s sleep pattern, while measuring the important health metrics, such as heart rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen, and of course, hypertension.
In terms of pricing, the Watch Ultra 3 starts from RM3,699 for the Alpine, Trail, and Ocean Loops, while the Titanium Milanese Loop option retails for RM4,199. At the time of writing, the official Apple Malaysia product page doesn’t list the Hermès collection as a possible option but it should launch at the same time as the other two.
