{"id":462676,"date":"2025-12-21T18:19:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T18:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/462676\/"},"modified":"2025-12-21T18:19:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T18:19:24","slug":"apple-refreshes-its-entry-level-smartwatch-with-the-watch-se-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/462676\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple refreshes its entry-level smartwatch with the Watch SE 3\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Note: Looking for our trial experience? <a class=\"_internalLinks_wioo3_125\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/mobile\/wearables\/apple-watch-se-3-first-impressions-hands-on-singapore-price\" target=\"_blank\" data-discover=\"true\">Head over here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Alongside the new <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/mobile\/wearables\/apple-watch-ultra-3-series-11-awe-dropping-smart-watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11<\/a>, Apple has also updated its most affordable smartwatch with the new Apple Watch SE 3. The new model gets a notable spec bump with the <b>S10 processor<\/b> \u2013 the same chip inside the new Series 11 \u2013 which Apple says helps improve both performance and battery life. It also finally gains an always-on display, something that\u2019s been missing from the SE line since its debut.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The SE 3 comes in two sizes, <b>40mm and 44mm<\/b>, and is available in <b>Midnight and Starlight aluminium cases<\/b>. The front crystal now uses Apple\u2019s <b>Ion-X glass<\/b>, which is said to be twice as scratch-resistant as before. Charging speeds are also up to two times faster, and battery life is rated for around <b>18 hours<\/b>, with watchOS 26 adding better power management.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Health tracking gets a step up too. The SE 3 introduces a <b>temperature sensor <\/b>for the first time, along with <b>sleep apnea detection<\/b> and s<b>leep scores.<\/b> You also get Apple\u2019s double-tap gesture control, wrist-flick shortcuts, and the option to play music and podcasts directly through the watch\u2019s speaker. Cellular models now support <b>5G connectivity <\/b>for faster streaming and calls when you\u2019re away from your phone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_12j3k_1\" alt=\"Apple Watch SE 3\" loading=\"lazy\"  width=\"1920\" height=\"1063\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/89b64840038d181c7b48d5b18865f37f0dc2c81e59e0304b7da468fec3cfacb0\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.80620884289746;contain-intrinsic-size:1920px 1063px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Image: Apple<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The Apple Watch SE 3 starts at <b>S$349 <\/b>and is available to pre-order now, with general availability beginning on <b>19 September<\/b>. To pre-order it, <a class=\"_externalLinks_wioo3_126\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/sg\/shop\/buy-watch\/apple-watch-se\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\"><b>Our articles may contain affiliate links. If you buy through these links, we may earn a small commission.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Note: Looking for our trial experience? Head over here! 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