Model #A9287 Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2024)

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Is the Apple Ultra 2 worth buying? ›

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.

Apple Watch Ultra and later have a water-resistance rating of 100 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010 and is EN13319-compliant.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 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 consistent signal.

All series of Apple Watches, even series 1, support receiving phone calls and messages on the watch. The catch is that your iPhone needs to be present to do so on series 1, series 2, and series 3 GPS.

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.

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.

All Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 models that Apple sells in the United States now no longer come with a working blood oxygen sensor. The sensor previously monitored the levels of oxygen in the blood. The reason Apple disabled the blood oxygen sensor is a legal one.

No, the device does not have a camera. However, there is a Camera app on the device. You can set your iPhone's camera timer for a photo using the app on your Watch.

Up to 36 hours normal use. Up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode. USB-C magnetic fast charging cable.

That means that the watch is swimproof and is certified for high-speed water sports and recreational dives of up to 40 meters. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 also meets ISO standard 22810, which is suitable for recreational scuba diving. Apple has leaned into this water resistance with the Apple Watch Ultra series.

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.

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.

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Turn the Digital Crown to scroll to the bottom of the message, then choose how to reply. To quickly respond with a Tapback, double-tap a specific message in a conversation, then choose a Tapback—like thumbs-up or a heart.

We recommend to open Control Center on the Apple Watch to verify that Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode is off. To perform this step, touch and hold the bottom of the watch face, wait for Control Center to show, then swipe up. From here, verify that Control Center and Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode is off.