Apple has officially announced the Apple Watch Ultra. This is the rumored ‘Apple Watch Pro’ version of the Series 8. It features a dedicated “action” button and larger digital crown. Pre-orders start today ahead of the September 23 release date. Read on for price and specs!

Apple Watch Ultra

Here’s what you need to know:

  • 36 hour battery life on single charge

  • Up to 60 hours battery life with upcoming software feature

  • Cellular built-in to all watches

  • Improved microphone and speaker experience for loud environments

  • New “Wayfinder” watch face with compass in dial

  • Alpine Loop is the new band made specifically for explorers

  • Ocean band is a new option made for high-speed water sports

  • Trail Loop is made for endurance athletes with increased elasticity

  • Improved GPS accuracy and most accurate of any sports watch

  • Dedicated action button is for instantly transitioning between workout modes

  • Future update will include automatic detection when arriving at a running track

  • Compass app has been redesigned with way finding features during use while off the grid

  • 86 decibel siren built-in for alerting others to location from 180 meters away

  • WR100 level water resistance rating with new features for showing time underwater, depth, and more — 40 meter dives are now supported by the hardware

  • Huish Outdoors partnering with Apple to develop app for scuba diving with Apple Watch Ultra

  • 49mm titanium case

  • 2000 nits brightness (2x normal Apple Watch)

  • Priced from $799, pre-orders start today ahead of September 23 launch