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Apple Watch Series 11 Is Still My Goldilocks Pick, but Only Barely

Review: Subtle updates keep the Apple Watch Series 11 at the top of its game with noticeable battery gains, but the competition is closing in.

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Sliding the Apple Watch Series 11 onto my wrist felt less like trying something new and more like picking up where I’d left off. The newest watch doesn’t offer many fireworks, but after almost a week of wearing it, the Series 11 is still my pick of the litter. It’s just not as obvious a pick as last year’s Series 10.

That’s partly because the Apple Watch is facing steep competition this year — not just from the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel watches of the world but also from within its own family. At its September event, Apple launched three new models: the flagship Series 11, the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the more affordable Apple Watch SE 3.

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Apple Watch Series 11

Pros

FDA cleared hypertension alerts
24+ hour battery life and fast charging
More reliable cellular connectivity and 5G
2X more scratch resistant screen
More cohesive UI and seamless compatibility with iOS

Cons

Same processor as older models
Minimal design changes
No dual band GPS
Gesture control is still limited to pre-selected options

At $399 (£369, AU$679), the Series 11 is the Goldilocks of the bunch. It sits right in the middle on battery life, features and price — and it’s likely the one I’d choose for myself if I were buying my first Apple Watch or upgrading from an older model. It’s gotten a noticeable battery bump, 5G support and more reliable connectivity on cellular models, better scratch resistance on the aluminum version, a potentially lifesaving hypertension (high blood pressure) notification, a new sleep score and a refreshed WatchOS 26 interface.

But it’s still running on the same S10 chip as last year, now also in the Ultra 3 and SE 3. And since some of its standout features — such as the hypertension notifications and sleep scores — are coming to older Apple Watches, too, current owners may not feel inclined to upgrade to the Series 11. There are now plenty of ways to get these perks without splurging on the latest model.

FDA-cleared blood pressure alerts may be life-changing

The most notable new health feature on the Apple Watch Series 11 is an FDA-cleared hypertension notification. It’s not the full on-the-spot blood pressure monitoring Apple fans have long hoped for, but it’s a major step forward — one that Apple says could help 1 million people get diagnosed with hypertension in the first year alone.

If you’re familiar with the watch’s existing heart health alerts such as the irregular rhythm notifications that flag for potential atrial fibrillation or the sleep apnea alerts, this works similarly. It runs quietly in the background, and all you have to do is opt in using the Health app on your iPhone.

I’m hoping I never get to test this feature out firsthand, but even if I did have undiagnosed hypertension, I wouldn’t see an alert right away. The watch needs about 30 days of data before it can surface a notification. And even then, it’s not meant to be a diagnostic tool. You’ll still need to confirm readings using a traditional blood pressure cuff, log those results in the Health app and share them with your doctor either in person or by exporting them as a PDF file and sharing electronically.

But at least it gets that conversation started. If it weren’t for those heart rate alerts on the Apple Watch (Series 5), my stoic father would’ve never consulted a doctor about his heart. Those on-the-spot ECG reads captured the irregular rhythm that even the hospital’s ECG had missed during a routine check-up. (It also convinced me early on that the watch’s health sensors were genuinely helpful.)

Because the hypertension notifications rely on a combination of software and hardware, they’re also coming in WatchOS 26 to older models with the advanced heart monitor, including the Series 9 and Series 10. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will ship with it preloaded, but the Apple Watch SE 3 won’t get it because it’s missing that newer heart rate sensor and the ECG feature.

Better sleep tracking makes even this night owl more consistent

The other new health tool debuting on the Apple Watch Series 11 (and the rest of the new lineup) is Sleep Score. The Apple Watch has tracked sleep for years, but this is the first time it’s actually giving you something quantifiable to improve on. Apple says it’s using the latest clinical guidance from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation and the World Sleep Society to grade the quality of your sleep based on three factors: duration, bedtime and interruptions.

You’ll get a numeric score from zero to 100 along with a Low to Excellent rating that you can check on the sleep app on your Apple Watch or access on the Health app on your iPhone. Beyond just the rating, you can also learn where you went wrong (or what you got right) by pressing the “i” icon to see a full breakdown of what contributed to your score.

As a night owl on a deadline, I’ve been surprised to see a consistent “Excellent” sleep score on my Apple Watch Series 11 over the past few nights. Personally, I’d reserve that label for a full eight hours, but the Apple Watch seems a bit generous in its grading. I’ve been getting between 6.5 and 7.5 hours, staying within about an hour of my usual bedtime and experiencing minimal interruptions.

But clearly, there’s more to feeling rested than what the Apple Watch can measure — because even on those “Excellent” sleep days, I still haven’t felt rested. What it doesn’t know is the heap of sleep debt I racked up during the nights leading up to, and right after, the Apple launch event: the hotel stays where I forgot to wear my watch and the late nights that stretched well past my usual midnight cutoff.

In theory, you could still see all of that past data without a Series 11. As long as you’ve updated to WatchOS 26 (available now) and have an Apple Watch Series 6 or later, an Apple Watch SE 2 or later or any Apple Watch Ultra model, the score is retroactive — so your past nights will show up in the Health app on your iPhone along with long-term trends.

Here’s where I noticed my biggest problem with sleep tracking: consistency. The gaps in my data (from the days when I didn’t wear the watch to bed) seem to pull down my long-term averages, including my average bedtime time. I suspect this will even out over time with more consistent tracking, but it’s worth knowing in case your past data skews your early scores.

More battery life to fuel health tracking

One of the biggest obstacles to consistent sleep tracking for me has been battery life – or rather, the lack of it. It’s the first thing I sacrifice when faced with a dead watch. I’d rather skip sleep tracking than risk missing my activity rings because I left my Apple Watch on the charger during a midday top-up. The Series 11 eases this pain point and has already made me a more consistent sleep tracker with its longer battery life and ultra-fast charging top-offs.

Apple rates the Series 11 for up to 24 hours of “normal use,” and after wearing it through at least three full battery cycles, I can confirm that’s accurate. With notifications turned on (heavy Slack-ing and texting), at least one 30- to 45-minute outdoor workout a day, a full night of sleep tracking and some mild flashlight use, I’ve consistently managed to squeeze between 27 and 32 hours per charge.

In fact, as I write this, I’m 27 hours in with about 20% battery still left. Your mileage will vary based on your usage patterns, but I can safely say it exceeds Apple’s claim.

This would be even more impressive if the Apple Watch Series 10 hadn’t already been an overachiever in this category. That model was rated for 18 hours, but I routinely hit the 24-hour mark. The six-hour battery bump on the Series 11 may not sound like much on paper, but it’s given me some welcome breathing room to figure out a better charging strategy. It’ll also feel like an even bigger leap if you’re coming from older models that hovered closer to Apple’s original 18-hour claim.

And it’s not just the longer battery life that’s made me more consistent at tracking my sleep — the Apple Watch Series 11 charges much faster. The Apple Watch has been gaining charging speed for a few years now, culminating in the ultra-fast charging of the Series 10. On the Series 11, just five minutes on the included fast-charging cable (with your own wall charger) is enough for a full night of sleep tracking, while 15 minutes gives you about 35% — or eight hours of normal use. Thirty minutes will get you to 80%, and a full charge takes about an hour. Just make sure the charging puck you’re using supports fast charging.

Consistency in sleep tracking is key to unlocking the full potential of the watch’s health features beyond just Sleep Score. Sleep apnea alerts, ovulation estimates, more robust vitals monitoring and even fall detection during overnight emergencies all depend on you actually wearing your watch to bed.

As someone whose dad is about to undergo a potentially lifesaving heart procedure thanks to the Apple Watch’s heart notifications and ECG, I’m a big believer in using its health and emergency features to their fullest. And for me, these seemingly small battery upgrades could have a big ripple effect on my health.

5G and better connectivity on the Series 11

If you’re planning to wear your watch phone-free and opt for the cellular version of the Apple Watch Series 11, you’ll also see some battery gains related to connectivity.

That’s because the Series 11 (along with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3) is debuting 5G connectivity. Not only is it more power-efficient at maintaining a connection than previous Apple Watches (and even more efficient than 5G on your phone because it uses 5G RedCap, or 5G Reduced Capacity), the Ultra 3 and Series 11 are also better at holding onto a signal in areas that usually have spotty reception.

Apple says this is thanks in part to an antenna diversity algorithm. In simple terms, the watch’s two cellular antennas now work together: The algorithm can detect when coverage is weak and combine the signal strength from both antennas to boost your connection. This works across 5G and LTE, helping prevent frequent drop-offs that can drain your battery faster. In short: You get stronger, more power-efficient cellular connectivity — even in places with notoriously bad coverage.

Just know that cellular models cost about $100 more than the standard Wi-Fi version and typically carry a monthly service fee of around $10 (depending on your provider).

A familiar design with a tougher glass

The Series 11 has a more durable, scratch-resistant screen, but otherwise there’s not much to report on in terms of design. Aside from a new space gray color option, I’d bet money most people couldn’t tell the Apple Watch Series 10 from the Apple Watch Series 11 at a glance. I review smartwatches for a living, and the only difference I could find came from the spec sheet, with the Series 11 being a few decimal points heavier in weight, but otherwise the dimensions are identical.

That said, this familiar design still works: You get the same thinner, lighter body introduced with the Series 10, the edge-to-edge screen with its high refresh rate smooth enough to show the second hand ticking, plus new watch bands and watch faces to play with.

I’m notorious for going hard on my electronics (see my scratch and drop tests), so it’s no surprise my Series 10 ended up looking like a 5-year-old’s elbows after learning to ride a bike. In the six days I’ve been wearing the Series 11, I’m happy to report there isn’t a single scratch yet. This could be one of those subtle upgrades that makes a big difference for people like me, though only time will tell whether this more scratch-resistant glass will truly hold up to my lifestyle.

WatchOS 26 brings a fresh look to the Series 11

The exterior may feel familiar, but the UI definitely doesn’t. The Apple Watch Series 11 ships with WatchOS 26 out of the box, which gives the interface a noticeable visual refresh with what Apple coined as a Liquid Glass transparency effect. It’s the same aesthetic Apple brought to the iPhone this year, making the whole lineup feel more cohesive across devices. Some people love the glassy translucence, others hate it because of its more organic (less contrasty) look. Personally, I like the way it looks, but I must admit it’s just a bit harder to read at a glance. (You can minimize the effect by turning on Reduce Transparency in the Settings app.)

Beyond the visuals, WatchOS 26 brings several new features to all compatible Apple Watches, not just the Series 11. There’s finally a Notes app on the watch, plus a redesigned Workout app that lets the Apple Watch auto-select the best music or media for your workout. The Series 11 adds a new gesture control that lets you silence an alarm, call or notification with a flick of the wrist. It’s also rolling out to the Series 9 and later, as well as the Ultra 3 and SE 3.

And then there’s Workout Buddy, which, as the name suggests, gives you real-time motivation during runs, walks and seven other types of workouts. It’s not quite the full-fledged coach some people were hoping for (or what Google announced on the Pixel 4), but after using it for almost two months in beta, I think it has a lot of potential. It feels personal and encouraging without coming across like an AI bot reading from a script. It’s not particularly helpful to me now, beyond giving me my pace alerts in my ear, but I can see it being more helpful if Apple decides to expand it beyond feedback and into other types of health and fitness coaching.

Bottom line

The Apple Watch Series 11 is still my favorite of the bunch, largely because it’s built on 2024’s reigning champion, the Series 10. But the gap between it and the competition is narrowing, and if you’re on a Series 9 or newer, you can safely sit this one out. The better battery life, 5G on cellular models and a more scratch-resistant screen are welcome but not essential, especially since the best new health features are also coming to older models.

For anyone upgrading from an older watch, though, the Series 11 feels like a big leap with its longer battery life and sleeker design. If you don’t need advanced health sensors such as ECG or the new hypertension alerts, though, the Apple Watch SE 3 is a better value, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is best for anyone chasing longer battery life and pro-level sports features. I’m admittedly biased toward getting every health feature possible, but I also don’t have the wrist real estate or budget for the Ultra 3, so the Series 11 strikes the perfect balance. It’s comforting to know that’s not the only option.

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Venezuela awards U.S.-supported oil company NABEP 100-year rights to 17 oil fields, White House reports

Venezuelan interim authorities have granted U.S.-backed NABEP 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, giving the U.S. government preferential purchasing rights and an equity stake, according to the White House.

Venezuelan interim authorities have awarded U.S.-backed North American Blue Energy Partners, or NABEP, 100-year concessions for 17 oil fields, with proven reserves of approximately 65 billion barrels, the White House said on Monday.

NABEP ranks as the second-largest private oil producer in Venezuela. The company has provided the U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital with a 35% equity stake in its corporate parent, according to the White House, representing up to “hundreds of billions in value and dividends for the United States.”

President Donald Trump announced on Friday a deal with Caracas that would grant the U.S. majority control over 65 billion barrels, or roughly 20% of the South American country’s vast oil reserves. The U.S. had approximately 46 billion barrels in proven oil reserves as of the end of 2024, according to official figures.

In a fact sheet published Monday evening in Washington, the U.S. government stated it would hold the right to purchase, at production cost, a guaranteed 20% of the off-take from all current and future fields NABEP will operate, as part of an effort to support replenishing the U.S. strategic petroleum reserves.

The U.S. government also retains the “right of first refusal” to purchase the remaining 80% of NABEP’s production, making Washington the prioritized buyer for its energy holdings.

Analysts, however, remained doubtful that this landmark oil agreement could meaningfully increase U.S. energy production or lower gas prices for Americans in the near term. Significant investments are required to extract the valuable resources in Venezuela, whose oil output remains a fraction of its potential due to decades of mismanagement, insufficient investment and sanctions.

NABEP also planned to invest up to $100 billion in new oil infrastructure in Venezuela to expand production, the White House said. Under the agreement, the company is expected to pay $200 billion in royalty and tax payments to Venezuelan governments over the first 25 years.