Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) Drops to Its Lowest Price Ever, Practically Apple's Back-to-School Donation

Gizmodo

a day ago

Smartwatches can be great for hands-free convenience. Apple, especially, packs its smartwatches with features that can help you stay both fit and connected. The only downside? These perks usually come with a steep price tag, but right now, you can treat yourself to a brand new Apple Watch SE for less.
Amazon is currently offering the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 40mm) for just $169, down from its regular $249 price. That's a solid 32% off on the starlight aluminum case with a lake green sport loop, which also happens to be part of Apple's carbon-neutral lineup. You can also grab the Starlight Sport Band version for the same price, or go for the silver aluminum case with Denim Sport Band for $189.
See at Amazon
This sleek watch runs on the latest watchOS 11, which introduces several advanced features while enhancing existing ones. You get deeper health insights, smarter notifications, and an overall better performance. Healthwise, the SE keeps an eye on your heart rate, tracks your sleep, and notifies you immediately if something looks off.
Safety is taken just as seriously with features like Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Emergency SOS. The watch alerts emergency services automatically if it senses a problem. There's also a Check In feature that notifies your friends or family when you arrive somewhere for that extra peace of mind.
The smartwatch supports voice calls, text replies, music control, Apple Pay, and Siri. It plays nicely with other Apple devices, so you'll also be able to unlock your Mac and find lost devices, as well.
Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the built-in workout app that lets you choose from a range of activities from basic to intense. Track your progress in real time, see how you're doing in terms of goals, track calories, monitor distance, and more, all right from your wrist. Since the deal also includes three free months of Apple Fitness+, you'll enjoy access to a library of guided workouts. It's also swimproof up to 50 meters, so those pool sessions are covered too.
For under $170, this deal gets you a solid smartwatch that lets you stay on top of your health without the full Apple Watch price tag. Plus, multiple bands and case options are discounted, so you can pick whichever suits your style the best. Note that Apple products rarely go on sale, so grabbing a feature-packed model like this one at a $80 discount is worth jumping on.
See at Amazon