Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K unveiled in California

Mobile connectivity means the new watch will no longer need to be paired with a smartphone.

Published
Last updated
Supporting image for story
(Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Apple has unveiled its latest watch, which allows users to make calls, send messages and stream music without a connection to a smartphone.

The Apple Watch Series 3 will launch exclusively with EE on September 22, costing $399, the technology giant announced.

Jeff Williams at the Apple Watch Series 3 launch
(Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

It is the first Apple Watch to contain its own mobile phone signal in a small electronic SIM, with the screen acting as the antenna.

A man running with the Apple watch
(Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

The watch will run Apple’s latest smartwatch software, watchOS4, which can send notifications to users when unexpected raised heart rates are detected.

Williams in front of a side on look at the smartwatch
(Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

The widely rumoured Apple TV 4K was also unveiled, which will support better quality 4K resolution and high dynamic range (HDR) on the streaming box for the first time.

The new display of Apple TV
(Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

Apple confirmed the new streaming box will also offer 4K content from streaming services including Netflix and Amazon.

The Apple TV announcement in California
(Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)