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Certified to “relevant aspects” of military durability standards (MIL-STD- 810H) and swimproof and recreational dive to 40m capable (EN13319), the Apple Watch Ultra is Apple’s first foray into endurance watches for those interested in sports and outdoor activities. It is significantly bigger and advertised as “brighter and stronger” than earlier and contemporary Apple Watch models, as well.
All Apple Watch Ultra models are capable of being connected to the Internet without a “tethered” iPhone, but it still is intended to be used with an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16 or later for some functions.
Each Apple Watch Ultra device is controlled with a Digital Crown with haptic feedback and a touch capable display in addition to two buttons — a silver one beneath the Digital Crown and an orange “Action” button on the opposite side of the housing. All Apple Watch Ultra models use a 49 mm housing and feature a 410×502 “Always-On Retina” LTPO OLED screen with sapphire crystal glass packed in a “natural” silver colored Titanium case as well as a ceramic and sapphire crystal back that connects to the charger, too.
Battery life is an Apple estimated “up to 36 hours” overall in modest use; the “Low Power Mode” option can extend battery life to up to 60 hours by disabling the Always-On Display and other functions.
Apple has been part of the ConnectED initiative since 2014, pledging $100 million of teaching and learning solutions to 114 undeserved schools across the country. We’ve donated an iPad to every student, a Mac and iPad to every teacher, and an Apple TV to every classroom. And we’ve implemented a process that provides planning, professional learning, and ongoing guidance so every school can experience the transformational power of technology.
Many Apple ConnectED schools do not have a strong network or a dedicated technology department. So before any products are delivered, Apple Project Engineers conduct a full survey of the school’s existing wireless infrastructure and help install or upgrade a network. To help every teacher become comfortable with new technology, the Apple Education team provides a series of workshops designed specifically for educators. We start by helping them integrate iPad, Mac, and Apple TV into their curriculum and lessons, then show them how to create original and engaging books, presentations, and other learning materials. Compared to the previous year, open leadership roles filled by women globally increased by 10 percentage points overall, and by 8 percentage points in R&D. And in the U.S., open leadership roles filled by people from underrepresented communities increased by 16 percentage points overall, and by 9 percentage points in R&D.
