Every time Apple introduces new generations of its products, the news goes beyond the devices that steal all the attention. It is that the update of its catalog also represents the silent farewell of other teams. This time it was the turn of the Apple Watch Series 3, which has been discontinued by those from Cupertino.
The Apple Watch Series 3 was a pretty striking case. Those of the apple introduced it in 2017 and continued to market it even after the launch of a more complete and attractive alternative, such as the first generation Apple Watch SE, from 2020.
Compared to more recent models, the watch felt clearly dated. But the reference was not only valid in terms of design, since the software had also become a headache. User complaints became recurrent when trying to update to the latest versions of watchOS —7 and 8, specifically—. And as a harbinger of its near end, Apple left it off watchOS 9-compatible devices.
Before the SE was added to the catalog, the Apple Watch Series 3 was presented as an affordable alternative for those looking for their first smartwatch. However, from 2020 onwards, its continued availability in the Apple Store was plain and simple absurd.
It is true that the Series 3 brought with it very important advances for the time. The highlight, by far, was the LTE connectivity. This allowed use the clock completely independently of the iPhone, a novelty for the Apple Watch family. But a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then.
Goodbye to Apple Watch Series 3
With the renewal of your smartwatch catalog in the event far-outApple has not missed the opportunity to, finally, show you the exit door to the Apple Watch Series 3. A farewell that many believe should have happened a long time ago, but for some reason those from Cupertino refused to specify.
From now on, the family of smart watches will be formed in this way. The new Apple Watch SE will be the cheapest model, with 40 and 44 millimeter versions, and will be available from 299 euros. It will be followed by the Apple Watch Series 8, 41 or 45 millimeters, starting at 499 euros. While the most complete variant will be the Apple Watch Ultra, specially designed for sports activities and exposure to extreme conditions. The latter will arrive in a size of 49 millimeters, with a price that will start at 999 euros.
Beyond the discontinuation of the Apple Watch Series 3 and the launch of the models mentioned in the previous paragraph, let’s not forget that Apple has renewed its personalized collaborations with Nike and Hermès.