Apple Debuts Watches With Blood-Pressure, Satellite Features

Apple Inc. rolled out the first end-to-end update of its smartwatch line in three years, adding blood-pressure notifications to the company’s high-end models and revamping its low-end offerings.

The new watches will all add support for 5G connectivity through a new cellular modem, Apple said at a product launch event that also introduced the iPhone 17 lineup. The Series 11 and Ultra watches will include the new hypertension detection system, as well as fresh watch faces. The lower-end SE, meanwhile, gets additional health features, a faster chip and updated displays.