Apple has a refreshed entry-level smartwatch for 2025, the new Apple Watch SE 3. Announced at its “awe dropping” event alongside new iPhones, the SE 3 has a faster S10 processor, longer battery life, stronger front glass, and (finally) an always-on display. It starts at $249 for a 40mm model and is set to launch September 19th, with preorders available now. The SE 3 will also come in a larger 44mm size, and both will be offered in midnight and starlight-colored aluminum cases.
Other new features in the SE 3 include double-tap and wrist-flick gestures, sleep apnea detection, sleep scores, the ability to play music and podcasts through its speaker, 2x faster charging speeds, 5G cellular, and a claimed 18 hours of battery life. Like the Series 11 and Ultra 3, the SE 3’s front crystal uses Ap