{
  "id": 892553,
  "title": "The MacRumors Show: Where Does the Apple Watch Go Next?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/the-macrumors-show-where-does-the-apple-watch-go-next",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-14T16:35:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/14/the-macrumors-show-where-does-the-apple-watch-go-next/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the latest episode of The MacRumors Show, hosts discuss the future of the Apple Watch. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests the white ceramic case, previously available in the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 5, may return for the Series 12 or in 2027. This would revive a feature that was discontinued with the Series 4 in 2018. The white ceramic case, touted as four times harder than stainless steel, was eventually discontinued for the Series 6 in 2020. Despite the watch's expected modest upgrades, Gurman believes there could be a major overhaul in 2027 or 2028, potentially featuring a new band attachment system and a larger battery. Sources claim Apple is also considering screenless fitness bands and smart rings as future designs, as well as more AI-focused wearables and a revamp of the Health app.",
  "summary": "On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss how the Apple Watch is seemingly heading into one of its least eventful new generations, yet the rumors stacking up behind it describe the most radical rethink in the product's history coming later. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The most eye-catching change potentially coming this year is not a new feature…",
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  "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."
}