After 3 years of minor refreshes, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is finally bringing real upgrades. From a larger waterfall display and new S11 chip to long-awaited features like SOS satellite connectivity, 5G, and even a high blood pressure alert sensor, this is shaping up to be Apple’s most advanced wearable yet. But is it worth the upgrade?
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Why this is the year for Ultra 3
00:43 – The true audience for Ultra
01:45 – Ultra 2 was… barely an upgrade
02:08 – Bigger, bolder display
02:52 – New S11 chip + performance gains
03:09 – Satellite SOS finally arrives
03:58 – High blood pressure sensor
04:35 – 5G, LTPO3 & always-on improvements
05:28 – Battery life goals vs reality
06:36 – Should you upgrade?
07:43 – Pricing predictions & closing thoughts
