Today: 16 November 2025
Subscribe
Browse Category

Apple Watch News 4 September 2025 - 20 September 2025

Battle of the Adventure Smartwatches: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?

watchOS 26 and 26.0.1: Major New Apple Watch Features, But Only a Few Get the Latest Update

Overview: What Are watchOS 26 and 26.0.1? watchOS 26 is Apple’s newest operating system for the Apple Watch, released in mid-September 2025 alongside iOS 26 for iPhone. It represents one of the biggest yearly updates to the Apple Watch software, introducing a major design refresh and new capabilities across fitness, health, and everyday apps. Notably, Apple skipped from last year’s watchOS 11 straight to “26” in naming – a change meant to align all Apple OS versions with the 2025/2026 year (iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, etc.) theguardian.com. In practical terms, watchOS 26 is the successor to watchOS 11
20 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
4 Jaw-Dropping New Apple Watch Faces in watchOS 11 (And How They Stack Up to Samsung & Google)

4 Jaw-Dropping New Apple Watch Faces in watchOS 11 (And How They Stack Up to Samsung & Google)

Apple’s New watchOS 11 Faces at a Glance Apple Watch users have four new ways to personalize their device with watchOS 11 (officially called watchOS 26 in Apple’s latest release ground.news). Apple revealed these new watch faces alongside the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, and they are also coming to older watch models via the software update 9to5mac.com. Here are the new faces and what they offer: The Flow watch face on watchOS 11 features Liquid Glass numerals over a shifting orb of color. The background’s hue and shape change with the tilt of your wrist, creating a
17 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Mark Your Calendars: Apple Watch Series 11 Arrives Next Week with a Game‑Changing Health Upgrade

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Series 11 – Shocking Differences You Need to Know

Which Apple Watch Should You Choose? For Athletes & Outdoor Adventurers: The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is tailor-made for you. It’s effectively Apple’s “expedition” watch – with its ultra-rugged build, longer battery, and specialty features (siren, dive computer, dual-band GPS, satellite SOS) geared toward endurance athletes, hikers, divers, and anyone who pushes into environments where safety and durability are paramount. Experts have lauded the Ultra 3 as “a powerhouse of a wearable, adding 5G, satellite connectivity and new screen technology to an already-winning formula” appleinsider.com. If you’re the kind of user who considered a Garmin Fenix or Suunto for your adventures but
17 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Apple Watch SE 3 vs SE 2: The Budget Apple Watch Just Got a Massive Upgrade

Apple Watch SE 3 vs SE 2: The Budget Apple Watch Just Got a Massive Upgrade

Design and Build Quality Visually, the Apple Watch SE 3 looks almost identical to its predecessor. It uses the same squarish Retina OLED display and case design introduced with the original SE (which itself was based on the Series 4/5 design). The SE 3 comes in the familiar 40mm and 44mm case sizes – so existing bands from the SE 2 will fit just fine. Apple did not increase the screen size or shrink the bezels this generation, a point noted by reviewers. “Down to the pixel, the size on the SE 3 is the exact same as on the
10 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4 – The 2025 Smartwatch Showdown You Can’t Miss

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4 – The 2025 Smartwatch Showdown You Can’t Miss

Summary: Key Facts at a Glance Introduction The next-generation smartwatches from Apple and Google have arrived, setting the stage for a showdown in 2025’s wearables market. Apple’s newly announced Watch Series 11 (unveiled September 9, 2025) brings the latest innovations to the world’s most popular smartwatch line, while Google’s Pixel Watch 4 (revealed August 20, 2025) represents the cutting edge of Android wearables theverge.com phonearena.com. Both devices come packed with upgrades – from health sensors and satellite connectivity to AI-powered features – aimed at winning over consumers and tech enthusiasts. This report provides an in-depth comparison of the two watches, covering everything from design
10 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Shatters Limits with Off-Grid SOS and Monster Battery Life

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Shatters Limits with Off-Grid SOS and Monster Battery Life

Key Facts Apple’s Ultimate Adventure Watch, Unveiled Apple took the wraps off the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at its fall “Awe Dropping” keynote event on September 9, 2025 indiatoday.in. As the third generation of Apple’s “Ultra” rugged smartwatch line, the Ultra 3 is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers, and elite athletes who demand top-tier durability and features. “Apple Watch Ultra is our most advanced Apple Watch, designed to take users from sports and adventure to the rest of their life,” said Eugene Kim, Apple’s VP of Hardware Engineering, adding that Ultra 3 debuts innovative satellite communications for off-grid safety along with longer battery
9 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Apple Watch SE 3: The $249 Game-Changer Loaded with Flagship Features

Apple Watch SE 3: The $249 Game-Changer Loaded with Flagship Features

Key Facts: A Big Upgrade for Apple’s Budget Watch Apple’s Watch SE 3 represents a major leap for Apple’s entry-level smartwatch. The SE line was first launched a few years ago to offer core Apple Watch features at a lower price, attracting many first-time smartwatch buyers and even parents who bought the affordable model for their children 9to5mac.com. Until now, these budget models often lacked the high-end perks of Apple’s flagship watches – notably, earlier SE generations had no always-on screen, no temperature or blood-oxygen sensors, and no ECG capability 9to5mac.com. Apple has now significantly closed that gap. As The
9 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Apple Watch Series 11 Unveiled: Hypertension Alerts, All‑Day Battery Life & 5G Surprise

Apple Watch Series 11 Unveiled: Hypertension Alerts, All‑Day Battery Life & 5G Surprise

Key Facts Overview: A Significant Upgrade Focused on Health and Connectivity Apple officially unveiled the Apple Watch Series 11 at its September 9 “Awe Dropping” event, alongside new iPhones. At first glance the Series 11 looks similar to last year’s model, but experts note it “brings meaningful updates, including high blood pressure alerts, a daily sleep score, improved battery life, and 5G connectivity” tomsguide.com. These upgrades mark one of the most significant leaps for Apple’s smartwatch in years, addressing key user demands and pushing into new health-monitoring territory. Apple itself emphasized the watch’s expanded capabilities. “With powerful new health features — hypertension notifications and sleep score
9 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Apple Watch SE 3 Leaks: Cheaper Price, New Features, and a Showdown with Series 10

Apple Watch SE 3 Leaks: Cheaper Price, New Features, and a Showdown with Series 10

Key Facts Rumored Features and Upgrades in Apple Watch SE 3 Modernized Design & Larger Display: The Apple Watch SE 3 is expected to get a much-needed design refresh. The current SE (2nd-gen) looks like the older Series 4/5, but the SE 3 may leap forward to the Series 7/8 generation design. That means slimmer bezels and slightly larger screens: about 1.6″ and 1.8″ displays in the two models macrumors.com, corresponding to roughly 41 mm and 45 mm case sizes (vs. 40/44 mm on the SE 2). In practical terms, users can expect a larger, more edge-to-edge screen that can show more text and complications. The casing might also be a bit thinner and more curved,
8 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Mark Your Calendars: Apple Watch Series 11 Arrives Next Week with a Game‑Changing Health Upgrade

Apple Watch Series 11: The Next-Gen Smartwatch Poised to Shake Up 2025

Overview – What’s New (and What’s Not) in Series 11 Apple Watch Series 10’s design carries over to Series 11, meaning the same big edge-to-edge display and sleek profile.Apple Watch Series 11 is expected to look almost identical to its predecessor, with Apple forgoing any major external redesign this year macrumors.com. The Series 10 (shown above) already introduced a thinner case (~10% slimmer) and larger screens (jumping to 42mm and 46mm sizes from the prior 41mm/45mm) wareable.com wareable.com. The Series 11 will maintain this form – Apple internally viewed last year’s model as a “complete redesign,” so this year’s watch refines that foundation rather
8 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Apple Watch Series 9 vs Galaxy Watch 6 vs Pixel Watch 2 vs Garmin Venu 3 vs Fitbit Sense 2: The Ultimate Smartwatch Showdown 2025

Ultimate 2025 Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Series 9 vs Ultra 2 vs SE (and the Competition)

Key Facts Design and Build Quality Apple hasn’t radically changed its core design language in recent years, but each model has its own twist: In summary, Series 9 is refined and compact for everyday wear, SE 2 is a no-frills throwback design that still looks good (if slightly dated), and Ultra 2 is unapologetically big and rugged. Apple kept the familiar square-with-rounded-corners aesthetic across the lineup, ensuring all three are recognizable as Apple Watches, but Ultra 2 definitely stands out on the wrist. Performance and Hardware Under the hood, Apple’s latest watches pack impressively powerful chips and hardware – especially the Series 9 and Ultra 2
6 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch SE 3 – Leaks, Rumors & Jaw-Dropping Upgrades Revealed

Release Date and Pricing Apple’s next big launch event – reportedly titled “Awe Dropping” – is set for September 9, 2025, and both the Watch Ultra 3 and Watch SE 3 are expected to be announced there macrumors.com tomsguide.com. This timing aligns with Apple’s usual iPhone/Watch fall release cycle. Notably, multiple insiders had predicted that 2024 would have no new Ultra model (Apple only introduced a new black-colored Ultra 2 last year), scheduling the Ultra 3 for 2025 instead tomsguide.com macdailynews.com. Indeed, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman both corroborated that Apple skipped an Ultra in 2024 and would launch Ultra 3 (and a new SE) in late
4 September 2025
 ·  ·  ·  · 
1 2
Go toTop