For when you need to call for help.
Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge
Apple includes excellent safety features on all its Apple Watch models, but there’s one that's exclusive to the newThe siren is designed to draw attention to yourself if you’re ever injured or lost when exploring. To do that, Apple included a second speaker on the Ultra that can emit an 86db sound with a range of up to 600 feet. When activated, the siren switches between two sound patterns that sound similar to distress and well-known SOS signals.
Once you’ve turned the siren on, your watch screen will show a red border and a call button so you can contact emergency services. You’ll also see your remaining battery percentage. According to Apple, the siren can last for several hours — though that obviously depends on how much charge you have left when you turn the siren on.From the app grid / list
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