Apple Watch Series 11 includes 5G and a hypertension tracking feature

Apple announced three new smartwatches at its “Awe Dropping” event today. Along with new iPhone 17 models, we now have the Apple Watch Series 11 as the rumors predicted. Engadget’s Cherlynn Low, Sam Rutherford and Billy Steele are on the ground at the event, so we’ll have hands-on coverage soon, followed by full reviews in a week or so. In the meantime, here’s everything we know about the newest Apple Watch.

Apple Watch Series 11

The keynote speech started off with dramatic testimonials of how the Apple Watch has helped people with their health and well being, alerting people to health issues and calling for help that saved their lives. And the new model will help identify hypertension. 

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As for what’s new this year, we heard from Stan Ng, VP of Apple Watch and health product marketing, who called the Series 11 the thinnest and most comfortable ever. The ionX glass now has a ceramic coating bonded at an atomic level making it two times more scratch-resistant than before. 

Cellular connection has improved as well with 5G connectivity from most carriers at launch. The modem and antenna architecture should provide wider coverage while being more power efficient. 

The wearable will ship with watchOS 26, which showcases the new Liquid Glass design — and the Apple Watch is getting a new watch face: Flow a “modern reinterpretation of a traditional regulator clock.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates…

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