The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is ready for the new Siri
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 launches with a new S11 chip and upgraded sensor array, offering an 84-hour battery in low-power mode, 50 hours for everyday use and 25 hours in Extended Workout mode. It adds a daily readiness score, AI-driven health insights, a VO2 Max test and audio-intelligence notifications for environmental sounds, while keeping the titanium finish and introducing new band styles.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is ready for the new Siri
Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4 at the “Surprise and Shine” event, succeeding the Ultra 3 that added longer battery life, 5G cellular, satellite messaging, emergency calling, and a slightly larger display with a slimmer bezel. The new Ultra will ship with watchOS 27, integrating the upgraded Siri AI assistant announced at WWDC.
- Engadget·Apple Watch Ultra 4 comes with better battery and upgraded health tracking
Apple Watch Ultra 4 delivers an 84-hour battery in low-power mode, 50 hours for everyday use, and 25 hours in Extended Workout mode, powered by the new S11 chip and upgraded sensor array. It introduces a daily readiness score (0-10), AI-driven health insights, a VO2 Max test, and audio-intelligence notifications for environmental sounds. The titanium finish remains, new band styles appear—including a Hermès Grand H titanium band with a wet-suit-compatible extension—and the device starts at $799.
- Hacker News·Apple Watch Ultra 4
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 provides up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking and 50 hours of typical use, with a 15-minute fast-charge adding 18 hours of runtime. It features a redesigned Health Sensing System with enhanced optical and electrical heart-rate sensors, HRV measurements every five minutes, and a personal readiness score that combines activity, vitals, and sleep data. Its titanium case with sapphire crystal meets MIL-STD-810H, WR100, and IP6X standards, includes built-in satellite communications, dual-frequency GPS, and S11-powered Siri AI and Audio Intelligence.
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