WatchOS 11 Update Makes Apple Watch Ultra 2 More Sophisticated With New Features

Apple Watch Ultra 2 now has a number of significant improvements (photo: x @9to5toys ·)

JAKARTA - Apple continues to update its Apple Watch Ultra product line through software, although there is no Apple Watch Ultra 3. With the presence of watchOS 11, Apple Watch Ultra 2 now has a number of significant improvements that make it even more attractive to users.

One of the main improvements is the ability of media playback via built-in speakers. Previously, for 10 years since it was first launched, Apple Watch users were unable to play music, podcasts, or audiobooks via the device speaker.

However, with the latest update on watchOS 11, Apple Watch Ultra 2 now supports media playback without the need to use AirPods or other headphones. This feature is also available on the Apple Watch Series 10, but unfortunately, Ultra 1 users cannot enjoy this new feature.

The Action button which is one of the advantages of Apple Watch Ultra also gets increased functionality. On watchOS 11, users can do more by pressing the Action button older. Previously, this button could only be used for one function, but now users can navigate through various action options by pressing the button for a long time. Fast pressure keeps running the default function, but with this new feature, the Action button becomes more versatile and gives users more flexibility.

In addition, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also equipped with a sleep apnea detection feature. This feature was previously introduced on the Apple Watch Series 10 and is now present on Ultra 2. Given the better Ultra battery life, this device can track the user's sleep pattern for a full month to detect possible sleep apnea disturbances.

Sleep apnea is a condition that is often undetected, but with advanced sleep tracking capabilities, Apple Watch Ultra 2 is expected to help more people know their condition.

Although many hope that Apple will release Apple Watch Ultra 3, the upgrades given to Apple Watch Ultra 2 are through an update to watchOS 11 software, coupled with an elegant black titanium display, providing significant added value. Users who buy Apple Watch Ultra 2 are expected to be satisfied with the various new features presented, although there is no new model this year. Currently, Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available at a price of 689 US dollars (Rp. 10.5 million), down from the previous price of 799 (Rp. 12.2 million)