New Apple Watch Ultra Model Will Have 'Almost No' Hardware Upgrades, Claims Kuo

Previously, several reports said that Apple is in the works to release the latest iteration of the Watch Ultra 3 in late 2024. The news was bombarded with doubts that the Cupertino giant wouldn't do it because it's still indecisive in its move. However, a recent claim from a popular tipster hinted that it's indeed coming this year.

Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo told MacRumors that the updated model will sport "almost no" hardware improvements over its predecessor, the Apple Watch Ultra 2.

Expected to debut in September, the new model might unveil a subtle refresh rather than a major overhaul.

Upcoming Apple Watch Models

Alongside the anticipated release of the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the iPhone maker may also introduce a third-generation Apple Watch SE. This follows Apple's typical two-year upgrade cycle, suggesting a possible 2023 launch for the SE model.

However, details about the successor to the Apple Watch Series 9 remain uncertain. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman previously hinted at a redesigned model dubbed "Apple Watch X," featuring a thinner case and magnetic bands, projected for release between 2024 and 2025.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Won't Feature Game-Breaking Hardware Upgrades

Despite the lack of substantial hardware upgrades, Apple is expected to enhance its health monitoring capabilities in the upcoming models. Features like blood pressure sensing and sleep apnea detection, which Gurman suggested for the successor of the Apple Watch Series 9, are likely to be included in the Apple Watch Ultra 3.

Decade of Innovation: Apple Watch's Tenth Anniversary

The launch of the original Apple Watch in April 2015 marked a significant milestone in wearable technology. As the device approaches its tenth anniversary, the company continues to innovate while expanding the capabilities of its smartwatches. The upcoming models are expected to further this legacy, albeit with a focus on refining existing technologies rather than introducing groundbreaking new features.

Challenges and Setbacks

In related news, Apple has reportedly halted its in-house development of microLED display technology for the Apple Watch, as reported by Bloomberg.

Initially viewed as a major advancement for future models, microLED technology offers enhanced brightness, superior color accuracy, and individual pixel-dimming capabilities. This cancellation could impact not only the Apple Watch but potentially other Apple products that could have benefited from the technology, such as iPhones and Macs.

As the release date approaches, the tech community and consumers alike are eager to see what Apple has in store for the next generation of its smartwatches.

While the Apple Watch Ultra 3 may not bring game-changing hardware innovations, the integration of advanced health monitoring features and the continued evolution of its design are likely to keep Apple at the forefront of the wearable technology market.

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