The Ultra was made for intense athletes — why not put it to the test in one of the most intense landscapes on Earth?
, my honest first thought was: I'm not cool enough for this. In case you haven't heard, this new iteration of the Apple Watch isn't just another piece of genius Apple tech — it's made for people who live rugged and intrepid lives: outdoor adventurers, endurance athletes, recreational divers, and extreme water-sports aficionados.
But I was gifted with a wonderful coincidence: the review period coincided perfectly with a trip I'd planned to visit the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway. Located about two degrees north of the Arctic Circle, this archipelago is described as"perhaps the most rugged and honest nature in the world," per the.
In addition to the screen, the Watch's side button and digital crown are raised to extend out from the Watch surface. This wasn't for aesthetic reasons but rather to make the controls more accessible even while wearing gloves. I was able to use both buttons while wearing fleece gloves on a hike and also neoprene surfing mittens .
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