Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 launched: Price, features and all things new in latest Apple Watches

Apple has expanded its wearable lineup by launching the

Apple Watch Series

11, Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 at its September 9 "Awe Dropping" event. All the wearables come with significant upgrades, mainly on the software capabilities front, including 5G support and Liquid Glass interface, which is in line with the company’s latest software design treatment.

Apple Watch SE 3 price, availability

Apple Watch SE 3 is a significant upgrade that brings a host of advanced health, fitness, and connectivity features to a more affordable price point. The new model, powered by the S10 chip, is available for pre-order today and will be available starting Friday, September 19. It is priced at $249.

Apple Watch SE 3 key features

Apple Watch SE gets various firsts and upgrades:Always-On Display & Durability: The new model introduces an Always-On display, allowing users to check the time and notifications without raising their wrist. The cover glass is also four times more resistant to cracks than the previous generation, Apple says.

Faster Charging & 5G Cellular: The Apple Watch SE 3 now features fast charging, allowing it to charge up to two times faster than its predecessor. It can reach 80% charge in just 45 minutes. The device also includes 5G cellular capabilities for faster performance and better power efficiency.Now coming to the health and wellness, the Apple Watch SE 3 builds on its existing health features and introduces several new health metrics, including:

When it comes to fitness, the new watchOS 26 introduces

Workout Buddy

, a feature powered by Apple Intelligence that provides personalised, spoken motivation during workouts. The Workout app has also been redesigned to make it easier to customize and track various activities. Apple says that the S10 chip enables faster, on-device Siri, allowing it to access health data privately and securely. The device also supports the new double tap and

wrist flick

gestures for one-handed control.

Apple Watch Series 11: price, availability

Apple Watch Series 11, meanwhile, is the company’s slimmest smartwatch yet. While maintaining a familiar design, the new model introduces several key features, including 5G cellular connectivity and a more durable display, as per Apple.Available in recycled aluminum and polished titanium finishes, the Apple Watch Series 11 price starts at $399. Pre-orders begin today (September 9), with shipping to start on September 19.

Apple Watch Series 11 key specs and features

The Apple Watch Series 11 is the first Apple Watch to feature 5G connectivity, promising faster performance and improved efficiency. Apple says that it also marks a significant step forward in health monitoring with the ability to track and detect signs of serious medical conditions such as hypertension and chronic high blood pressure by analysing data collected over a 30-day period.Here are the key details for the new Apple Watch Series 11:The Apple Watch Series 11 features Ion-X glass display, which Apple states is twice as scratch-resistant as the previous generation. The wearable is said to offer up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge.The new smartwatch will run on watchOS 26, which includes a variety of new features:Wrist Flick Gesture: A new gesture that allows users to dismiss calls, notifications, and alarms with a quick turn of the wrist.Workout Buddy: A feature powered by Apple Intelligence that provides personalized insights and motivational messages during workouts.Smart Stack: An improved Smart Stack that offers more relevant and timely information.Liquid Glass: A new software design language that adds a vibrant and fluid look to the interface.In addition to its advanced health and connectivity features, the Apple Watch Series 11 will also support live translation capabilities, a feature also found on the new AirPods Pro 3.

Apple Watch Ultra 3, price, availability

The Apple Watch Ultra 3, hailed as the company’s most advanced and rugged smartwatch to date, is a new model that is designed for adventurers and athletes, delivering a suite of expanded health, fitness, safety and connectivity features, including groundbreaking built-in satellite communications.The Watch Ultra 3 can be pre-ordered today (September 9), with availability beginning Friday, September 19 at a price of $799. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is available in natural or black titanium finishes.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 key features

Apple Watch Ultra 3 gets an upgrade. Here are the key features and specs:Satellite Communications: The most significant new feature is the ability to text emergency services, message friends, and share your location via satellite when off the grid. This feature is free for the first two years.Larger Display: The new model sports the largest screen of any Apple Watch, with a 386x386 pixel display and a 1Hz always-on refresh rate.Battery Life: The Ultra 3 offers up to 42 hours of battery life with regular use and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode, Apple claims. Fast charging provides 12 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes, the company adds.5G Connectivity: It now includes 5G cellular capabilities for faster downloads of music, podcasts, and apps.Advanced Health Monitoring: A new feature alerts users to consistent signs of chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) by analyzing data over a 30-day period. Additionally, a new sleep score feature provides insights into the quality of a user's sleep.Fitness: The watch includes Workout Buddy, a feature powered by Apple Intelligence that provides personalized, spoken motivation during workouts. It also features the most accurate GPS in a sports watch and a new Waypoint watch face for easier navigation.