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The leaks were all true: the Apple Watch 3 (or, technically, the Apple Watch Series 3) builds on the previous iteration by working without the phone anywhere nearby, as well as a faster processor.
The new device isn't a huge upgrade on the previous iteration by any means, but it does come with some useful updates that make it worth checking out – especially if you like to leave your phone at home for whatever reason when you're heading out the door.
It now adds in LTE connectivity, so you'll be able to stay connected on the move, which will make it a better standalone device if you don't fancy lugging a massive handset with you.
The Watch 3 also completely replaces the Watch 2 - you can't by the latter device from Apple, but there is a non-LTE option if you just want the GPS model of the newest Apple Watch.
Update: Apple has published the battery life expectations for the Apple Watch 3 - with an hour of LTE talk time but improved workout-tracking duration, and we've got more info on the pricing to connect the Watch 3 to your phone contract.
Apple Watch 3 release date and price
The original Apple Watch started at $349/£299/AU$499 when it launched, and the Apple Watch 2 upped the prices to $369/£369/AU$529.
The Series 3 starts at $329/£329/AU$459 if you're content with not having LTE cellular connectivity - that's if you just want to have GPS connectivity and water resistance.
If you want to ramp it up to include the headline new feature, that soars right up to $399/£399/AU$559 - the most expensive starting price for an Apple Watch yet.
In the UK, you'll be paying £5 per month on top of your phone contract, with rumored prices of £25 per month to have a new contract with the Phone.
In the US, it'll be $10 per month on T-Mobile and Verizon to connect the Watch on top of your contract, and you can have it on a monthly cost of just over $16 for the base model
As for release date, pre-orders for the Apple Watch 3 begin on September 15. The smartwatch goes on sale on September 22.
This release date syncs up with the launch of watchOS 4 on September 19, which means the new watch will come with the latest version of the OS out of the box.
This means that enhanced workout features and better Siri functionality will be available to new owners right away.
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