New Apple Watch models launch next month, here’s what’s coming
September brings Apple’s big iPhone launch event , where new Apple Watch models will be introduced too. Here’s what to expect from Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12.
Apple will unveil two new Apple Watch models at its September event, alongside the launch of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra. Mark Gurman reported that these new watches will receive a significant upgrade in chips and speed, with the current Watch models featuring an S10 chip that hasn't seen much change since the 2023 S9. WatchOS 27 is expected to introduce Siri AI, which could benefit from the faster processing power of an S11 chip.
Digitimes claims that Apple Watch Ultra 4 is receiving a major redesign, but Gurman believes major design changes won't occur until next year. He does mention that Apple might bring back a ceramic case option for this year's models. According to Digitimes, Apple Watch Ultra 4 will have a significant upgrade in sensing functions, with up to double the number of sensors compared to previous models.
This could include an upgrade for hypertension notifications, a feature launched last year in watchOS 26 and under review by the FDA for potential high blood pressure alerts. While there are plenty of possibilities for new features, including smaller design updates and improved health functions, the full details won't be known until the September event.
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