{
  "id": 112084,
  "title": "What Apple price hike? The Apple Watch 11 is down to its lowest Aussie price of just AU$427",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/what-apple-price-hike-the-apple-watch-11-is-down-to-its-lowest-aussie",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T03:04:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/what-apple-price-hike-the-apple-watch-11-is-down-to-its-lowest-aussie-price-of-just-aud427"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has recently increased the prices of its iPads, Macs, and other devices due to RAM and storage shortages. However, Apple wearables have not been affected by these price hikes, which is fortunate for potential buyers. The Apple Watch 11, previously priced at AU$429 during Prime Day, has now dropped to its lowest ever price in Australia at AU$427, marking a 37% discount. This represents the best deal for the GPS-only 42mm model, outperforming the previously seen AU$429 during Prime Day. The 46mm LTE option is also discounted, now going for AU$677, or 25% off, but with limited stock. The Apple Watch Series 11 boasts a larger battery capacity and a brighter, more power-efficient, scratch-resistant Always-On Retina LTPO3 OLED display. It also offers enhanced health tracking features, including blood pressure monitoring, making it a worthy upgrade from the Series 8 or older models. At this price, it's unlikely to drop significantly in the coming months, making this an opportune time to purchase.",
  "summary": "Apple also revealed that many older Apple Watches won’t be compatible with the upcoming watchOS 27, making this deal especially hard to pass up if your current wearable is ageing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple Watch 11 price drops to AU$427, lowest in Australia",
    "37% discount from previous AU$429 Prime Day price",
    "Apple Watch Series 11 features larger battery, brighter display"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Apple Watch 11 price drop to AU$427 in Australia means buyers can now get a latest-generation model with enhanced health tracking and display at a significant discount.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}