Apple Watch Ultra 4 and watchOS 27 Updates | Tech News

0:00It's a Timberknife. You're listening to Tech News today, AI Power Technology Coverage. I'm Cory with the story. So, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is dropping and is looking pretty familiar on the outside, almost the same as the Ultra 3. But under the hood, that's where the real upgrade is. We're talking about Apple's brand new S11 processor, which is stepping in for the S10 chip that's been around since the Series 10 drop back in. 2024. This new chip is supposed to give the Ultra 4 a Series performance boost. This comes right before the Watch OS27 update is set to roll out. That update is bringing some big changes, including a much smarter series. You know, the one they showed off at WWDC earlier this year? It's supposed to be way more capable than what we have now. The Ultra 3, which came out last year, wasn't exactly slacking. It brought better battery life, 5G, for the cellular version, and even satellite messaging for emergencies. Plus, they managed to squeeze in a slightly bigger screen by slimming down the bezels.

1:04Now, about that Watch OS27 update, besides the souped up series, it's also going to feature a revamped upgrade, better health and fitness, tracking, and some tweaks to optimize battery life even further. So, it's not just about the hardware, the software is getting a major glow up too. Its clear Apple is pushing the envelope with both their hardware and software. The Ultra 4 is building on the foundation of the 3, and with the upcoming Watch OS update, they're aiming to make your wrist a lot smarter and more connected.