{"id":50426,"date":"2025-09-29T17:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/50426\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T17:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T17:02:12","slug":"apple-watch-ultra-3-rumors-everything-we-know-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/50426\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Watch Ultra 3 rumors: Everything we know so far"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want more iPhone 16 news? Check out our\u00a0oft-updated live blog<\/a>; we\u2019ll be on the ground in Cupertino covering all things Apple before, after, and during the event.<\/p>\n

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on the horizon. Apple officially announced that its next big event is on Sept. 9<\/a>. Of course, we’re expecting the new iPhone 16<\/a> series, but what typically comes alongside Apple’s next-gen smartphones are new Apple Watch models. <\/p>\n

In addition to the Apple Watch Series 10<\/a>, we’re on the lookout for the Apple Watch Ultra 3. As the big event nears, we’re already seeing some rumors about the next-gen Apple Watch Ultra. Here are all the credible leaks you need to know about.<\/p>\n

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\n Apple Watch 10: Everything we know so far, including blood pressure monitor rumor<\/p>\n

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Apple Watch Ultra 3: Every single rumor we know<\/p>\n

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will likely be the most premium Apple Watch model you can get. The Ultra variant is known for delivering better battery life, a brighter screen, and more options for high-performance athletes. It’s larger, too.<\/p>\n

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But the question is, how does the Ultra 3, according to rumors, differ from the Ultra 2? Let’s dig into the leaks, but first, let’s discuss the release date.<\/p>\n

Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date<\/p>\n

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to get unveiled during the Sept. 9 “Glowtime” event.<\/a><\/p>\n

Based on this reveal date, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will likely hit store shelves on Sept. 20.<\/p>\n

Apple Watch Ultra 3 price<\/p>\n

I’ve been keeping an eye on the rumor mill, and as it stands now, there haven’t been any credible details that have leaked regarding the Apple Watch Ultra 3’s price.<\/p>\n

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The current Apple Watch Ultra, the second-generation model, has a starting price of $799. We’re predicting the same price tag for the Apple Watch Ultra 3.<\/p>\n

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 design<\/p>\n

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman<\/a>, a reliable Apple leaker and respected analyst, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will not get any significant hardware upgrades. As such, it’s likely Apple will rely on a host of new software upgrades to make the Apple Watch Ultra 3 more appealing.<\/p>\n

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The Apple Watch Ultra is relatively nascent (it launched in 2022), so the Cupertino-based tech giant likely isn’t ready to give it a major design overhaul just yet. For now, Gurman says the main hardware upgrade that the third-generation Apple Watch is getting is a new chip.<\/p>\n

This is a departure from what we’re hearing about the Apple Watch Series 10 models, which are reportedly getting bigger screens, according to Gurman.<\/p>\n

As such, expect the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to maintain the same specs, more or less, as its predecessor:<\/p>\n

Interestingly, rumor has it that Apple planned on releasing an Apple Watch Ultra model with a microLED display that would set consumers back $1,500. However, this has reportedly been delayed to 2027.<\/a><\/p>\n

Apple Watch Ultra 3 health features and sensors<\/p>\n

Apple has reportedly been working on adding three new health features to the Apple Watch:<\/p>\n

Blood-pressure monitor<\/p>\n

Sleep apnea sensor<\/p>\n

Glucose monitor<\/p>\n

However, there has been scuttlebutt that Apple has been running into issues with the blood-pressure monito<\/a>r in particular, especially for the Watch Series 10 design. And independent of the watches, the blood pressure sensor has been too unreliable during testing, according to Gurman.<\/a><\/p>\n

It’s unclear whether Apple will skip the blood pressure feature for the Apple Watch Series 10 and add it to the Apple Watch Ultra 3 \u2014 or ditch it altogether.<\/p>\n

Apple Watch Ultra 3 battery life<\/p>\n

If the rumor about Apple delaying the microLED display until 2027 is true, then the Apple Watch Ultra 3 may not get the battery life boost many were crossing their fingers for.<\/p>\n

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As it stands now, Apple claims that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 delivers up to 36 hours of battery life. If the specs remain unchanged, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 may have the same runtime.<\/p>\n

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Will it be worth the upgrade?<\/p>\n

“If you spent $799 on an Apple Watch Ultra last year, it’s unlikely you’ll want to spring for this version,” Gurman said.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, based on the rumors and leaks, it looks like the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will just be an iterative update. <\/p>\n

The rumor mill says there won’t be any major hardware upgrades, but hey, you never know what the Cupertino-based tech giant may have up its sleeves when it announces the Apple Watch Ultra 3 on Sept. 9.<\/p>\n


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