Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2024)

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Next level adventure. Design Looks tough. Because itis. Ready for Action. Everything in itsplace. GPS Antenna Action button in InternationalOrange Dual Speakers Siren GPS Antenna Action button in InternationalOrange Dual Speakers Siren Side Button Depth Gauge Three‑Microphone Array Digital Crown Side Button Depth Gauge Three‑Microphone Array Digital Crown Battery life fordays. Powered by the all‑new S9 SiP. Magic. At your fingertips. Respond to a message Answer a call Pause a timer A first for AppleWatch. A major step toward2030. Impactful design.Less carbon impact. As our first carbon neutral product, AppleWatch marks a milestone in our plan to make all of our products carbon neutral by 2030. We’re cutting the majority of emissions through innovations in materials, clean energy, and low-carbon shipping. And we’re investing in nature-based projects to offset the small amount that remains. Because the earth won’t wait. Neither will we. Pairings that put the planetfirst. Endurance Goes further. So you can, too. Find strength innumbers. More views. More motivating. Heart Rate Zones Multisport workout Support for fitness apps Running metrics thatgo the extramile. Custom workouts Advanced running metrics Track detection GPS far ahead of the curve. Precision dual-frequencyGPS. Unmatched accuracy in dense urbanenvironments. Trail Loop. Comfort for the longrun. Adventure Peak performance. Pushed. The compass reimagined. Views you can use. Backtrack. Retrace your steps. Built for the back country. Ready for anything. Alpine Loop. Tough astrails. Ocean Ground­breaking, even in thesea. EN13319 certified A full-featured divecomputer. Introducing freediving. A dive planner with local knowledge. Metrics that make more sense. Safety never stops. Post-dive data. From sea to cloud. Innovation that goes deep. Ocean Band. The sea is calling. Even more to discover Everything to love about AppleWatch. Powerful health features. ECG. Heart health notifications. Sleep tracking. Siri health queries. Temperature sensing. Innovative safety features. Crash Detection. Fall Detection. Emergency SOS. Stay connected with cellular. Call and text. Music. Maps. Apple Pay. App Store. Precision Finding. FAQs
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Next level adventure.

The most rugged and capable AppleWatch pushes the limits again. Featuring the all-new S9 SiP. A magical new way to use your watch without touching the screen. The brightest Apple display ever. And now you can choose a case and band combination that is carbonneutral.

Watch the event

Design

New guts.
More glory.

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Looks tough.
Because itis.

AppleWatchUltra2 is crafted for unparalleled performance. The lightweight titanium case is rugged and corrosion resistant, and it's raised to protect the sapphire crystal from edgeimpacts.

  • 49mm titanium case
  • Water resistance 100m*
  • Tested to MIL-STD 810H1
  • IP6X dust resistance2
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The biggest and brightest AppleWatch display ever. Powered by the all-new S9SiP, the Always‑On Retina display is 3000 nits at its peak, making it even more readable in harsh sunlight. In low-light situations, it dims to 1 nit. NightMode now activates automatically in the dark. The large display gives you room to customize your view to suit almost any activity. And a new watch face shows dynamic info like altitude, depth, or seconds along the outermostedges.

Ready for Action.

The customizable Action button gives you quick, physical control over a variety of functions. It can do things like start a workout, mark a Compass Waypoint, or begin a dive. Just like you, it’s full ofpotential.

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Everything in itsplace.

An essential and versatile tool that fits on your wrist, AppleWatchUltra2 packs incredible capability into a surprisingly compactspace.

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GPS Antenna

Precision dual-frequency GPS provides accurate location for calculating distance, pace, and routemaps.

Action button in InternationalOrange

Customize to mark a Compass Waypoint, start Backtrack, start a workout, begin a dive, and more. Press and hold to activate theSiren.

Dual Speakers

A second speaker boosts audio volume for calls andSiri.

Siren

Emits an 86-decibel sound pattern to attract help. Can be heard up to 600 feet or 180 metersaway.

GPS Antenna

Precision dual-frequency GPS provides accurate location for calculating distance, pace, and routemaps.

Action button in InternationalOrange

Customize to mark a Compass Waypoint, start Backtrack, start a workout, begin a dive, and more. Press and hold to activate theSiren.

Dual Speakers

A second speaker boosts audio volume for calls andSiri.

Siren

Emits an 86-decibel sound pattern to attract help. Can be heard up to 600 feet or 180 metersaway.

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Side Button

Use to access safety features. Press and hold to make an emergency call,⁠3 retrieve your Medical ID, or access the Siren. Raised slightly from the case for use while wearinggloves.

Depth Gauge

Provides real-time measurement of underwater depth down to 40 meters, along with water temperature readings.

Three‑Microphone Array

In windy environments, an adaptive algorithm picks the best microphone for audio. Machine learning filters noise for optimal voiceclarity.

Digital Crown

A large diameter and coarse grooves make it easy touse.

Side Button

Use to access safety features. Press and hold to make an emergency call,⁠3 retrieve your Medical ID, or access the Siren. Raised slightly from the case for use while wearinggloves.

Depth Gauge

Provides real-time measurement of underwater depth down to 40 meters, along with water temperature readings.

Three‑Microphone Array

In windy environments, an adaptive algorithm picks the best microphone for audio. Machine learning filters noise for optimal voiceclarity.

Digital Crown

A large diameter and coarse grooves make it easy touse.

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Battery life fordays.

When you’re on the second day of a backpacking trip, the final leg of a triathlon, or diving along a coral reef, the last thing you want to think about is running out of battery. With AppleWatchUltra2, you can take on almost anything and have energy tospare.4

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Powered by the all‑new S9 SiP.

Custom Apple silicon makes AppleWatchUltra2 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 NeuralEngine processes machine learning tasks up to two times faster. There’s never been anything quite like it in a smartwatch, and it enables advanced new features like on-device Siri, PrecisionFindingforiPhone, and a magical new way to control your AppleWatch using a simple double tapgesture.

Magic. At your fingertips.

Quickly and easily interact with your AppleWatchUltra2 without touching the display. Double tap your index finger and thumb to answer calls, pause and resume timers, and more. It makes everyday actions even easier, especially in demanding situations where you don’t have an extra hand tospare.

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Respond to a message

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Answer a call

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Pause a timer

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A first for
AppleWatch.
A major step toward2030.

Through ongoing innovations in materials, clean energy, and low-carbon shipping, AppleWatch is now available in case and band combinations that are carbonneutral.

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Impactful design.
Less carbon impact.

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As our first carbon neutral product, AppleWatch marks a milestone in our plan to make all of our products carbon neutral by 2030. We’re cutting the majority of emissions through innovations in materials, clean energy, and low-carbon shipping. And we’re investing in nature-based projects to offset the small amount that remains. Because the earth won’t wait. Neither will we.

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Look for this new logo —
it means that your
AppleWatch is carbonneutral.7

81%

reduction in the carbon footprint of any AppleWatch Ultra 2 with an Alpine Loop or Trail Loop.8

Pairings that put the planetfirst.

Pair AppleWatch Ultra 2 with an Alpine Loop or Trail Loop for a carbon neutral AppleWatch.

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Endurance

Goes further.
So you can, too.

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Whether it’s your first run in a while, a 10K, or a triathlon, it takes a certain mentality to seek out challenges that test you physically. AppleWatchUltra2 is the ultimate training partner, and it’s packed with new features to help you reach yourgoals.

Whether it’s your first run in a while, a 10K, or a triathlon, it takes a certain mentality to seek out challenges that test you physically. AppleWatchUltra2 is the ultimate training partner, and it’s packed with new features to help you reach yourgoals.

Find strength innumbers.

More views. More motivating.

AppleWatchUltra2 now connects to cycling accessories like power meters via Bluetooth. For a better view of your performance during a ride, start a cycling workout from your watch, and it will automatically show up as a LiveActivity on your iPhone, which can be attached to your handlebars with optionalaccessories.

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Heart Rate Zones

Quickly see your intensity level. Training zones are automatically calculated and personalized using your health data, or you can create themmanually.

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Multisport workout

Combine running, cycling, or swimming into a single workout. The Workout app will automatically recognize when you switch betweenactivities.

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Support for fitness apps

AppleWatchUltra2 supports custom workout APIs so apps like TrainingPeaks can allow you to import your scheduled workouts into the Workoutapp.

Running metrics thatgo the extramile.

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Custom workouts

Set the time and distance goals of each interval of your workout. And add warmups, cooldowns, and recoveryintervals.

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Advanced running metrics

Measure StrideLength, GroundContactTime, and VerticalOscillation. Train for specific time goals with Pacer. And compete against your previous times with RaceRoute.

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Track detection

Workout detects when you arrive at a track, and uses both Apple Maps data and GPS to provide the most accurate pace, distance, and routemap.

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GPS far ahead of the curve.

GPS performance is critical for athletes who want the most precise metrics. AppleWatchUltra2 features a precision dual-frequency GPS system, which makes it the most accurate GPS in a sports watch in dense urbanenvironments.9

Precision dual-frequencyGPS.

AppleWatchUltra2 integrates L1 and L5 GPS into an antenna design that provides greater range with incredible power efficiency. It combines data from both frequencies to provide amazingly accurate distance, pace, and route calculations, with a more consistentsignal.

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Unmatched accuracy in dense urbanenvironments.

The dual-frequency system combines with AppleMaps to better identify actual locations. Accuracy is boosted by satellite and signal models. A custom, advanced algorithm makes optimal use of available satellite signals. And on-device machine learning intelligently caches map data for improvedaccuracy.

Trail Loop. Comfort for the longrun.

Designed to be light, thin, and flexible. It features a convenient pull tab for quick adjustments during workouts. Extra stretch built into the nylon weave makes it easy to cinch for optimal fit. The Trail Loop is made with recycled content and is carbon neutral. Available in three striking newcolors.

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Adventure

Peak performance.
Pushed.

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Designed to take on a wide range of environments, elevations, and temperatures, AppleWatchUltra2 is an essential exploration tool that can take you everywhere. And help get you home.

Designed to take on a wide range of environments, elevations, and temperatures, AppleWatchUltra2 is an essential exploration tool that can take you everywhere. And help get you home.

The compass reimagined.

An accurate compass is as crucial for navigating the wild as a solid pair of boots. Additions to the Compass app deliver views and functionality that take wrist-driven orienteering to newheights.

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Views you can use.

See critical details like elevation, incline, longitude, and latitude on the giant display. Use double tap to easily add waypoints. Get a three-dimensional view of your waypoints by tapping the elevation button. Drop a waypoint on a trailhead, campsite, or point of interest. And now see the last place you had reception on your route with automatically generated cellular connectivitywaypoints.

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Backtrack. Retrace your steps.

To help you return to where you came from, or simply get back on route, Backtrack uses GPS data to automatically create a path of where you’ve been — even if you’re off the grid. So you can easily get to a previous location or all the way back down the mountain.

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Built for the back country.

Advanced map details make AppleWatch Ultra 2 a vital companion out in the wild. New topographic maps show physical features in over 1000 national and regional parks in the U.S., including mountains, valleys, and bodies of water, with details like trails, contour lines, elevation, and points of interest. And see detailed trail information such as length, photos, andmore.

Ready for anything.

Whether you’re facing extreme temperatures or challenging altitudes, AppleWatchUltra2 is equipped to rise to theoccasion.

86-decibel SirenHold the Action button to activate a Siren that can be heard up to 600 feet or 180 meters away.

Flashlight boostNow you can temporarily double flashlight brightness in dark situations by turning the DigitalCrown.

-20° C to
55° C
On-wrist operating temperature that can endure chilly mountaintops or searing desert heat.10

-500m to 9000mExpanded range of operating altitudes, from the lowest valleys to the highest mountainpeaks.

Alpine Loop. Tough astrails.

Light, durable, and made from two textile layers seamlessly woven into one continuous piece without stitching. The corrosion-resistant titanium G-hook slips smoothly into the reinforced loops for a secure fit. The Alpine Loop contains recycled yarn and is carbon neutral. Available in three stunning new colors.

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Ocean

Ground­breaking,
even in thesea.

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Built to withstand jetskiing in MaunaluaBay or kitesurfing the Gorge. AppleWatchUltra2 features a depth gauge and the data and functionality required by scuba and freedivers for descents down to 40meters.

EN13319 certified

An internationally recognized standard for diving accessories.

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A full-featured divecomputer.

Designed in partnership with renowned underwater innovators Huish Outdoors, the Oceanic+ app for AppleWatchUltra2 puts a bona fide dive computer on your wrist.11 Made for recreational snorkeling, scuba diving and freediving down to 40 meters, with all the core features divers need. It’s also refreshingly easy touse.

Introducing freediving.

In addition to the features that make AppleWatchUltra2 a full-fledged scuba diving computer, the Oceanic+ app now supports freediving. See critical data like your current depth and descending speed in big, bold, glanceable text. Between dives, Heart Rate Zones help you lower your heart rate, and preset alarms like surface time and elapsed time guide you through eachsession.

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A dive planner with local knowledge.

Plan your dive using the Oceanic+app on your iPhone. Integrate local conditions or tap into community feedback. And a new weight-planning feature helps you assess the optimal weight of your divinggear.

Get the Oceanic+app

Metrics that make more sense.

Most dive computers require a complex sequence of button pushing to get what you need. The Oceanic+ app lets you access additional screens simply by turning the Digital Crown. It uses color-coding on the big, bright display to make complex information easy tounderstand.

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Safety never stops.

All the safety warnings you expect from a dive computer are incorporated into the Oceanic+ app, from decompression limits to excessive ascent rates and safety stops. The app runs a Bühlmann decompression algorithm to constantly calculate and monitor dive parameters, giving you the data you need at aglance.

Post-dive data. From sea to cloud.

Get the data from your dive immediately after you surface, including your GPS entry and exit points. It syncs automatically to your iPhone and the cloud. See a summary of your dive profile and check out your scuba or freedive logbook to search through past dives or share your experiences with friends andfamily.

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Innovation that goes deep.

The Depth app is ideal for tracking recreational underwater activity. It activates automatically when you submerge and shows the time, current depth, water temperature, duration under water, and maximum depth you’ve reached. It also shows a dive summary on your watch, and saves a log of each session in the Fitness app on your iPhone. This gives you a complete history of your dives, including a graph of the dive and a map showing the GPS entrypoint.

Ocean Band. The sea is calling.

Molded from a high-performance elastomer, it’s flexible and stretchy. The corrosion‑resistant titanium buckle and spring‑loaded titanium adjustable loop secure the band, even during high-speed water sports. Available in three colors, including two vibrant newoptions.

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Even more to discover

Everything
to love about AppleWatch.

With features that help you stay healthy, safe, and connected, the watch that pushes limits is also one you can wear everyday.

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Powerful
health features.

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ECG.

The ECG app can record your heartbeat and rhythm usingthe electrical heart sensor and then check the recording foratrial fibrillation, a form of irregularrhythm.12

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Heart health notifications.

Receive notifications of unusually high or low heart rates and irregular heartrhythms.13

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Sleep tracking.

Keep track of your sleep. See how much time you spend in three sleep stages: REM, Core, and Deep. And know when you might have wokenup.

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Siri health queries.

Ask about health data like your average walking heart rate or how much you slept last night.14 And use Siri to log your weight, period, and more. Requests are processed on-device, making them faster and moresecure.

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Temperature sensing.

An innovative temperature sensor15 enables groundbreaking insights for women’s health and advanced cycle tracking.16 And it records overnight temperature changes, which you can see in the Healthapp.

Innovative
safety features.

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Crash Detection.

Advanced sensors and a machine learning algorithm work to detect severe car crashes and contact emergency services.3 AppleWatchUltra2 also provides your location to dispatchers and notifies your emergencycontacts.

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Fall Detection.

Whether you’re at home or out adventuring, if a fall is detected and you’re unresponsive, a call to emergency services will be placedautomatically.3

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Emergency SOS.

Press and hold the sidebutton to quickly contact emergency services and provide them with your location.3 For a period of time, your emergency contacts will get updates when your locationchanges.

Stay connected
with cellular.

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Call and text.

Cellular is built into every AppleWatchUltra2.17 With a service plan, you can keep in touch almost anywhere, even when your iPhone is out of reach. And stay connected abroad with an international roamingplan.18

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Music.

Stream your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks from the top of a mountain or at thegym.19

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Maps.

Get turn-by-turn directions with haptic feedback so you’ll know exactly where you’re going without looking at yourwatch.

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Apple Pay.

Send money to friends with Apple Cash 20 or pay for just about anything right from your wrist with ApplePay.21And use Wallet as your ID, home key, car key, or boardingpass.22

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App Store.

The AppStore on AppleWatch lets you find apps for nearly any sport or activity. Download apps directly on your watch without having to take out youriPhone.

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Precision Finding.

A second-generation UltraWideband chip enables PrecisionFinding for iPhone,23 a new experience that gives you the approximate distance and direction to your phone with helpful hapticfeedback.

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Use AR to see AppleWatch Ultra2.

Just open this page in Safari on your iPhone or iPad.

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From HIIT toMeditation,
there’s something foreveryone.

Get credit toward a new AppleWatch.25

With Apple Trade In, just give us your eligible AppleWatch and get credit for a new one. It’s good for you and theplanet.

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FAQs

Will there be an Apple Watch Ultra 2? ›

Apple Watch Ultra 2 is crafted for unparalleled performance. The lightweight titanium case is rugged and corrosion resistant, and it's raised to protect the sapphire crystal from edge impacts. The biggest and brightest Apple Watch display ever.

Is the Ultra 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.

What is the difference between the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2? ›

A new processor, an improved ultra-wideband chip, double the storage and a brighter screen — that's what the differences between the Ultra and Ultra 2 distill down to.

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.

What Apple Watch is coming in 2024? ›

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously indicated that the chances of an Apple Watch Ultra refresh in 2024 were dwindling. However, Kuo now reveals that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is indeed on its way, with minimal hardware changes from the current model.

Should I upgrade my Apple Watch Ultra to 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.

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.

Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 accurate? ›

If you just buy the latest Garmin or Apple watch then you should be alright on the accuracy front. But there are no guarantees when using onboard sensors. So Apple Watch ULTRA 2's accuracy is amongst the best of the best.

Does the Apple Watch Ultra 2 have an oxygen sensor? ›

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.

Will Apple release Ultra Watch 2? ›

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will be released on September 22, 2023. It was made available to pre-order from September 12, 2023, but the actual release is on the 22nd.

Why is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 not for sale? ›

In case you missed it, Apple can no longer sell the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 (its latest and best Apple Watches) in the US due to a patent dispute with health tech company Masimo. The dispute centers around the watch's blood oxygen sensor, which Masimo claims infringes on its copyright.

Will the Apple Watch Ultra 2 come in different colors? ›

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in three models namely, Alpine Loop, Trail Loop and Ocean Band with three colour options each.

Is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 waterproof? ›

Apple Watch Ultra 2 has a water resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810. It may be used for recreational scuba diving (with compatible third-party app from the App Store) to 40 meters and high-speed water sports. Apple Watch Ultra 2 should not be used for diving below 40 meters.

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