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.

As for what’s new this year, we heard from Stan Ng who called the Series 11 the thinnest and most comfortable ever. The screen now has a ceramic coating bonded at an atomic level making it two times more durable than before. Cellular connection has improved as well with 5G connectivity from most carriers at launch.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates…