Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 10
Apple Watch Series 11 Falls to $299 at 3 Major Retailers as watchOS 27 Nears
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 10

Apple Watch Series 11 Falls to $299 at 3 Major Retailers as watchOS 27 Nears

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jun 10

Summary

  • $299 gets the GPS-enabled 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon, Walmart and Target, a $100 discount that matches the model’s best price so far.
  • watchOS 27 is helping drive the upgrade pitch because the fall update will bring Siri AI, a redesigned app grid and custom Wallet passes to Series 9 and newer watches.
  • Series 11 is positioned as a stronger step-up for users on Series 6 or older, with up to 24-hour battery life, a brighter wide-angle OLED display and a more durable design.
  • The model still uses the same S10 chip as the $219 Apple Watch SE 3, but adds features such as hypertension notifications, ultra-wideband and a depth gauge.

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