Battery improvements are drawing attention as the most noticeable change for the iPhone 18 Pro, seen as more practical in daily use than a variable-aperture camera, new Siri and the A20 Pro chip. TechRadar called battery life the phone’s “game changer”. Apple says video playback reaches up to 34 hours on models with physical SIM support, and streaming video up to 31 hours. eSIM-only models can reach 36 hours.

Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for sports enthusiasts and explorers, featuring a new health sensing system and the S11 chip. It supports continuous health monitoring, more frequent heart-rate and heart-rate variability measurements and a new readiness score with tailored recommendations. Battery life rises to up to 50 hours in daily use and 84 hours in low power mode. Apple also added audio intelligence features, new finishes and bands, and detailed Korean pricing and availability.