- Apple announced Ultra 4 with the S11 chip and a new Health Sensing System.
Apple Watch Ultra 4: Release Date and Reasons to Keep Ultra 3
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Preorder and release dates
U.S. preorders opened September 9, 2026; availability begins September 18.
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- Apple announces Watch Ultra 4 — Apple Newsroom, September 9, 2026
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