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It’s the ultimate device for a healthylife.

AppleWatch can do what your other devices can’t because it’s on your wrist. When you wear it, you get a fitness partner that measures all the ways you move, meaningful health insights, innovative safety features, and a connection to the people you care aboutmost.

Fitness and Activity

Move. Exercise. Stand.
Reach your goals, oneringatatime.

Activity rings show your daily activity, including your active calories, total steps, and workouts completed. Make it your goal to close your rings every day. To keep you motivated there are awards, personalized coaching, and Activitycompetitions.

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Measure all the ways you move.

From strength training and HIIT to Pilates and yoga, AppleWatch offers a healthy range of ways to track your workout. And it shows your progress with advanced metrics and views like Heart Rate Zones, Power, and Elevation.

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Built to go the distance. And depth.

Designed for every kind of outdoor adventure in and out of the water, Apple Watch is perfect for hiking, biking, running, swimming, surfing, and those occasional water balloon fights. And with AppleWatch Ultra2, you can snorkel, scuba dive, and freedive down to 40 meters.1

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Health and Safety

It has your heart in mind.

Unusually high or low heart rates and irregular heart rhythms (known as arrhythmias) could be signs of a serious condition.2 But many people don’t recognize the symptoms, so the underlying causes often go undiagnosed. Notifications in the Heart Rate app will alert you to these irregularities so you can take action and consult yourdoctor.

Learn more about heart healthnotifications

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Available on Series 9 and Ultra 2

ECG on your wrist. Anytime,anywhere.

With the ECG app, Apple Watch is capable of generating an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram.3 It’s a momentous achievement for a wearable device that can provide critical data for doctors and peace of mind foryou.

Learn how to use the ECG app

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You snooze. You win.

The Sleep app not only tracks your sleep, it works with your iPhone to help you create a bedtime routine and schedule. And you get deeper insights into your sleep stages during thenight.

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Emergency services when you need them.

AppleWatch can detect if you’ve been in a severe car crash or taken a hard fall and connect you with emergency services, share your location, and notify your emergency contacts.4 And with AppleWatchUltra2, you’ll be equipped with an 86-decibel Siren that can be heard up to 600 feet away.

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Understand your cycle like never before.

AppleWatch has an innovative sensor that tracks your temperature while you sleep.5 Cycle Tracking uses this data to provide a retrospective estimate of when you ovulated, which can be helpful for family planning.6 As always, your data is private andsecure.

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Connectivity

Stay in touch from your wrist.

Text, make calls, and listen to music with ease. And with available cellular, you can do it all without your phone,7 even when you’re out of the country. It makes leaving your phone behind something you can doonpurpose.

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Cellular Connectivity
The freedom of cellular.

Feel free to grab just your watch and go. Apple Watch with cellular keeps you connected to everything you care about, even when you don’t have your iPhone.7 And a host of safety features helps give you peace of mind whether you’re on the road, trail, or course.

All the right connections.

With Apple Watch and cellular connectivity, you’ve got everything you need, wherever the great outdoors beckons you. You won’t miss a call, text, or notification, even if you don’t have your iPhone.7 From music to podcasts to audiobooks, Apple Watch streams miles of motivation. And with maps on your wrist, you’ll always know which way you’re headed. Add in Siri for any question you might have along the way, and you’re in perfect shape for all your outdoor activities.

Safety first. And second.

With Emergency SOS and fall detection, safety is always close at hand. Just press and hold the side button, and Emergency SOS will summon immediate help — all over the world.4 Even if you haven’t signed up for a cellular plan. And if you ever take a hard fall and are immobilized, fall detection will connect you with emergency services.

Get set up.

Activate your cellular plan from the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. It’s supported by all the major carriers, and you can cancel at any time.

Keep track of your dailytasks.

Quickly access the latest information from your favorite apps, like Calendar, Mail, Weather, and more, with SmartStack widgets. You’ll get upcoming meeting reminders, the day’s weather forecast, and even be notified when it’s time to leave for your lunchdate.

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Family Setup lets everyone inonthefun.

With FamilySetup, everyone in the family can have an AppleWatch, even if they don’t have their own iPhone.8 Your kids are able to make calls, text, ask Siri questions, listen to music, use apps, and let you know when they arrive at a destinationsafely.

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No more hide-and-seek with your phone. OrAirPods.Or...

Ever lost your phone knowing it’s probably 10 feet away? The Find Devices app helps you quickly locate your lost Apple devices. And with the Find Items app on your watch and Precision Finding on your iPhone,9 you’ll always know where your AirTag-connected belongings arelocated.

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Stream. Download. Pay. Play. Everywhere you go.

Stream over 100 million songs with AppleMusic.10 Purchase things quickly and securely with ApplePay.11 Download new apps from the AppStore straight to your watch. And do it all without ever having to take out your iPhone.

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Customization

Change your watch band. Switch up your face.

With watch bands in a range of styles, materials, and colors and fully customizable watch faces, you can change your watch to fit your mood or the moment.

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FAQs

What is special about the Apple Watch Ultra 2? ›

Custom Apple silicon makes Apple Watch Ultra 2 more capable, easier to use, and faster. The new dual-core CPU has 5.6 billion transistors — 60 percent more than the previous generation. A new four-core Neural Engine processes machine learning tasks up to two times faster.

Is the Ultra watch 2 worth it? ›

There's no real compelling reason to step up to the Ultra 2. Double Tap and the new S9 chip just aren't enough to shell out another $800 for a watch. But if you're looking to upgrade from a Series 8 Apple Watch or earlier, the Ultra 2 is a big upgrade and one worth considering.

How do you answer calls on Apple Watch Ultra 2? ›

Answer a call on your Apple Watch Ultra 2 watchOS 10

Press the Digital Crown when you get a call.

How to distinguish Apple Watch Ultra 2? ›

The Ultra 2 has a 3,000-nit screen, which should be noticeably brighter than the original Ultra's 2,000-nit display. The Ultra 2 also includes the new Double Tap gesture, which lets you activate certain controls by tapping your thumb and index finger together without touching the watch's screen.

Which is better, Ultra 2 or Series 9? ›

If what you need is a good ol' fashion Apple Watch, get a Series 9. If you want extra durability and battery life (and you're willing to pay a lot), go for the Ultra 2. Neither will let you down, just make sure you take your wallet's feelings into consideration at checkout.

Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 being discontinued? ›

Apple Starts Watch Series 9 And Ultra 2 Sales Ban And Limits Replacements. Senior Contributor. Apple is no longer selling the Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2 online, and will stop instore sales on Sunday, December 24. It will also stop replacing out-of-warranty Watches which feature blood oxygen monitors.

Why is the Ultra 2 so expensive? ›

Pure titanium (not titanium "coated") metal is considerably more expensive and is probably one of the main reasons why the Apple Watch Ultra is so much pricier. The size of the case is also larger at 49mm (compared to 41mm-45mm for the Series 8) so it looks more substantial on your wrist.

Can the Apple Watch Ultra 2 measure blood pressure? ›

How to Measure Blood Pressure With an Apple Watch. “At this time, the Apple Watch isn't equipped to measure your blood pressure alone,” says Dr. Bronstein.

Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 too big? ›

My wrist measures 152mm and even though the Ultra 2 looks hefty, it's surprisingly comfortable on a small wrist and I wear it all the time. This is the 45mm Series 9 on my 152mm wrist. But there's no ignoring the fact that the Ultra 2 might be too large if you have an even smaller wrist than mine.

How do I make calls on my Apple watch ultra without my phone? ›

If your cellular carrier offers Wi-Fi calling, you can use your Apple Watch to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi instead of the cellular network—even when your paired iPhone isn't with you or is turned off. Your Apple Watch just has to be within range of a Wi-Fi network that your iPhone has connected to in the past.

Can you talk on Apple Watch Ultra? ›

Answer a call

to talk using the built-in microphone and speaker or a Bluetooth device paired with your Apple Watch Ultra.

Can I answer my Apple Watch without my phone? ›

With a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, your Apple Watch can do the following things, even if your iPhone isn't with you. Make and answer phone calls. Send and receive messages.

Is it worth upgrading to Apple Watch Ultra 2? ›

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is absolutely worth it if you're buying your first Apple Watch Ultra , but for anyone rocking the first model, you're better off waiting to see what Apple has to offer next year.

When was Apple Watch Ultra 2 released? ›

Apple Watch Ultra 2 can be ordered today, with availability beginning Friday, September 22. Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers an expanded altitude range and on-device Siri, and features in watchOS 10 offer new cycling experiences and help users explore the outdoors.

What is the difference between the Ultra 1 and the Ultra 2? ›

The Ultra 2 has 64GB of storage, while the Ultra 1 has 32GB. This gives the user more flexibility; for example, you can save a lot of topographical maps offline for hikes. The battery life for normal use with low power settings is longer with the Ultra 2 at 72 hours.

What is so cool about the Apple Watch Ultra? ›

Built to go the distance.

Designed for every kind of outdoor adventure in and out of the water, Apple Watch is perfect for hiking, biking, running, swimming, surfing, and those occasional water balloon fights. And with Apple Watch Ultra 2, you can snorkel, scuba dive, and freedive down to 40 meters.

Can the Apple Watch Ultra 2 measure blood oxygen? ›

You'll remember, but just in case, Apple was accused of patent infringement by health device maker Masimo for the way pulse oximetry (measurement of blood oxygen) worked on the Apple Watch. The monitoring feature was then removed from all Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices sold in the U.S. by Apple.

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