I wore the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for 5 days – and it’s a Garmin-rivaling powerhouse

From my initial testing, I can confirm that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is simply a powerhouse of a wearable, adding 5G, satellite connectivity and new screen technology to an already-winning formula. I’ll be testing it further, including the Low Power Mode that can stretch its runtime to a remarkable 72 hours, but all the early signs suggest that Apple's Ultra upgrade can truly go the distance in every sense of the term.

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  5G and satellite connectivity

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  New larger screen

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  Recycled titanium

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  Older Ultra models also get new health and fitness features, making upgrade decision less pressing

You could say I’ve had a busy past few days – between rocking the AirPods Pro 3 and fully reviewing the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3, I’ve also been daily-driving the Apple Watch Ultra 3.

It’s finally a proper upgrade for the most rugged, go-anywhere ...