Apple may potentially push the boundaries with the forthcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3, potentially defying its own established guidelines.
The tech world is abuzz with anticipation as the next Apple Special Event is scheduled for next month. While the exact date is yet to be confirmed, rumours suggest that it will take place in September, a time when Apple usually unveils its latest products.
Among the expected lineup is the highly anticipated Apple Watch Ultra 3. According to industry reporting and analyst expectations, the watch is slated for a mid-September release, with a most likely announcement during Apple's annual fall event in the week of September 8. The official release date is expected on Friday, September 19.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is poised to be a significant upgrade. It is rumoured to feature a sharper LTPO3 OLED display, a faster S10 or S11 chip, satellite connectivity, 5G support, and possibly blood pressure monitoring. However, it's worth noting that the blood pressure monitoring feature may not be ready in time for the launch.
The watch is also expected to have a larger display with a resolution of 422 x 514 pixels, making it the largest screen on an Apple Watch ever. Off-grid messaging is another exciting feature that is expected to be included in the new Apple Watch Ultra.
Interestingly, Apple is releasing the Apple Watch Ultra at an irregular cadence, deviating from its usual every-other-year release for the Ultra series. This could be a strategic move to keep the product line fresh and competitive.
It's also worth mentioning that the Apple Watch Series 10 is rumoured to be part of the upcoming releases. While details about this model are scarce, it's expected to be a significant upgrade with a larger screen.
In the past, Apple has stuck to a yearly or bi-annual release schedule with its smartwatches. However, it's possible that we won't see an Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2025, as Apple has never left more than two years between smartwatch iterations before.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was released in 2023, a year after the first version, and was not a significant upgrade. This leads many to believe that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will be a more substantial update.
Apple has had long-standing issues with blood-oxygen tracking on its watches. Given this, the rumoured high blood pressure detection feature on the Apple Watch Ultra could fall into a dubious semi-medical category, potentially triggering regulatory attention.
Meanwhile, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 were launched in 2022, and their hardware hasn't changed for three years. This contrasts with the fast-paced updates we've seen in the smartwatch market.
As always, no official announcement has been made yet. But with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 being the center of speculation for the upcoming Apple products, it's an exciting time for Apple fans and tech enthusiasts alike.
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Technology enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of upcoming gadgets, particularly smart-home devices and the long-awaited Apple Watch Ultra 3. The latter is expected to feature new technology such as a sharper display, faster chip, satellite connectivity, 5G support, and possibly even blood pressure monitoring.
The tech world is buzzing with anticipation for the next Apple Special Event, where the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to be announced alongside other Apple products. Countless sources report on the upgrades this watch is poised to offer, making it a significant upgrade in the smartwatch market. [Source 1, Source 2, Source 3, Source 4, Source 5]
