The Ultra 2 is like a souped-up Apple Watch Series 9 with better battery life and durability. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
It’s possible Apple may release a slew of new wearables in the fall, but until then, the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra 2 remains the most capable smartwatch in Apple’s arsenal. It’s also the most expensive at $799, but right now, you can pick it up at Amazon with an Ocean Band, an Alpine Loop, or a Trail Loop for $699.99 ($99 off). That’s not its lowest price to date — we’ve seen it fall to $642 in select configurations before — but the Ocean Band model rarely dips below $719, unlike the others.
Powered by Apple’s S9 SiP processor and second-gen ultra wideband chip, the Apple Ultra 2 allows for onboard Siri processing and Apple’s new double tap feature, which lets you control the watch by tapping your index fingers and thumb together twice….