Apple Watch Ultra 3 Launches September 19 with Game-Changing Satellite Connectivity
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Launches September 19 with Game-Changing Satellite Connectivity
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is set to hit stores on September 19, 2025, bringing with it a suite of significant upgrades, most notably advanced satellite communication capabilities. This latest generation smartwatch aims to redefine off-grid connectivity, offering users enhanced safety and communication options where cellular service is unavailable.
Key features of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 include the powerful S10 chip, a slightly larger display with thinner bezels, and a more robust battery promising up to 42 hours of usage. It also supports 5G connectivity and introduces new health monitoring features such as hypertension notifications and sleep scoring, aligning with those found in the Series 11.
The standout innovation is its comprehensive satellite communication. Users can access this feature through the Control Center, as a watch face complication, or when the device detects it’s offline. It provides three critical functions: sending messages, sharing location, and contacting emergency services. While messaging and location sharing require a paid cellular plan, emergency SOS via satellite is a crucial safety net.
Apple demonstrated the emergency SOS feature, which guides users through connecting to a satellite and answering multiple-choice questions to quickly convey their situation to rescue services. The process, similar to the iPhone 14 and newer, ensures critical information is transmitted efficiently, even if it takes slightly longer than cellular.
Beyond emergencies, the Ultra 3 allows users to send texts and share their location via satellite to pre-selected contacts, offering peace of mind during adventures in remote areas. Messages sent this way are clearly marked “sent via Satellite,” indicating limited connectivity to the recipient.
Comparatively, the Watch Ultra 3’s satellite features appear more expansive than Google’s Pixel Watch 4, which also offers satellite SOS. Apple’s emergency and Find My satellite features will launch in 18 countries, with Messages via satellite available in Mexico, Canada, and the US. All Ultra 3 purchases include two years of satellite service for emergency, Messages, and Find My.
With its robust design, improved display, and groundbreaking satellite connectivity, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 positions itself as a premium outdoor and safety-focused wearable, ready for immediate public availability.
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