Apple Watch Ultra 4 Hands-On: A Closer Look at Its Biggest Upgrades - CNET
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 features a new S11 processor and redesigned health sensors that allow for more frequent heart rate and HRV monitoring. These upgrades aim to provide users with more accurate recovery and readiness insights throughout the day.
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Advancements in wearable health technology enable consumers to track physiological data with higher precision, influencing personal health management.
Finally a battery worthy of an ultramarathon, better health sensors and a powerful processor that keeps it running.
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The Apple Watch Ultra 4 was unveiled at Apple's event on Wednesday, alongside the iPhone Duo. Vanessa Hand Orellana/CNET The Apple Watch Ultra 4 , which starts at $799, has a new processor and reengineered health sensors that unlock more frequent health measurements, new recovery insights and AI-powered audio tools.
I got to test the Apple Watch Ultra 4 to see some of these new features in action in a demo room at the Steve Jobs Theater after the company’s Surprise and Shine event on Wednesday.
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