Highlight
- No Apple Watch Ultra 3 at the upcoming event.
- Apple will focus on updating the existing Apple Watch Ultra 2.
- The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is expected to introduce a new Black Titanium colour.
- A new Apple Watch SE with plastic housing is also expected, but it may be delayed.
In a surprising new update, it looks like there will be no Apple Watch Ultra 3 in the upcoming Apple event scheduled for September 9.
Trusted Apple reporter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in a late-night tweet revealed that Apple won’t be unveiling a new third-generation Apple Watch Ultra.
Instead, the Cupertino giant will focus on updating the existing Apple Watch Ultra 2.
“I don’t expect Apple to announce an Apple Watch Ultra 3 tomorrow. Instead, I expect the Ultra 2 to stick around and — finally — gain a black colour option.
I also wouldn’t rule out a delay to the new Watch SE,” Gurman mentions in a post.
I don’t expect Apple to announce an Apple Watch Ultra 3 tomorrow. Instead, I expect the Ultra 2 sticks around and — finally — gains a black color option. I also wouldn’t rule out a delay to the new Watch SE.
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 9, 2024
Many expected to see a refreshed Ultra model as rumours around a supposed unveil have been doing rounds for some time.
Gurman also reveals that Apple is expected to introduce a new Black Titanium colour option for the Watch Ultra 2.
Caption – Previously leaked FCC images show the Apple Watch Ultra prototype in a Black ceramic colour. (Image Credit – Macaw @ParrotSWD on X)
This aligns with speculations from last year when leaked FCC images hinted at this darker colour scheme.
Now, with Gurman’s confirmation, we can assume this colour variant to debut during the September 9 keynote.
Experts were quick to raise questions on the decision not to refresh the Apple Watch Ultra.
One prominent question arises on whether the Ultra watch will now get support for the sleep apnea monitoring feature.
This feature was expected with the Apple Watch Series 10.
Moreover, Gurman mentioned the release of the new Apple Watch SE. It will most likely feature a plastic housing instead of aluminium, which may be delayed.
The Apple Event is scheduled for September 9 starting at 10 am PT/1 pm ET. The event can be live-streamed on Apple’s website, Apple TV app, or YouTube.
FAQs
Will there be a new Apple Watch Ultra 3?
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will not be unveiling a new third-generation Apple Watch Ultra at the upcoming event. Instead, they will focus on updating the existing Apple Watch Ultra 2.
What new features or updates can we expect for the Apple Watch Ultra 2?
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is expected to introduce a new Black Titanium colour option. Additionally, there are questions about whether the Ultra watch will support the sleep apnea monitoring feature, which was anticipated for the Apple Watch Series 10.
What do we know about the Display Technology on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 till now ?
Apple is rumored to be getting the new low-energy OLED panel technology in new Apple Watch models to reduce the power consumption of its always-on display.
In that case it’s unlikely that Apple would use the technology in its latest Series model without also bringing it to its latest Apple Watch Ultra model.
What are the design updates we know so far on the Apple Watch Ultra 3?
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently said that this year’s third-generation Apple Watch Ultra will have “roughly the same look as the original.”
He has previously suggested a totally redesigned “Apple Watch X” with a thinner case and magnetic bands is coming, but this is likely to be a different model to the Ultra, and he said it would be released “in 2024 or 2025.”
An all-new 49mm casing size, matching the current Apple Watch Ultra, is expected to be introduced as the new larger option.
What are the Color’s expected on Apple Watch Ultra 3?
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that if production yields meet expectations, a new dark/black case color option could be made available.
What do we know about the watchOS11 on the upcoming Apple Watch Ultra 3?
Apple Watch Ultra 3 will run watchOS 11, the latest version of the Apple Watch operating system.
Users can expect a range of updates and improvements, such as additional Smart Stack widgets, Check In for Messages and workouts, a Vitals app to view key health metrics, a Translate app, a new Apple Pay feature called Tap to Cash, training load for workouts, additional workout types, more customizable Activity rings, and more.
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