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Apple Sets Sept. 9 Event With Three New Apple Watches Expected

Leaked code points to hardware upgrades for the Ultra line, with watchOS 26 also leaving the first model without several new features.

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Overview

  • Apple has confirmed a September 9 event at 10 a.m. PT, and multiple outlets report the company is poised to refresh its smartwatch lineup with three models: Ultra 3, Series 11 and SE 3.
  • Reporting indicates the Ultra 3 may add satellite Emergency SOS and limited messaging plus first‑time 5G via RedCap modems supplied by MediaTek.
  • Code in the iOS 26 beta hints at a higher‑resolution Ultra 3 display (422 x 514) that likely results from slimmer bezels, making it the largest Apple Watch screen to date.
  • An S11 SiP is expected across the new lineup with similar performance but a more compact design that could free space for battery gains, while a revised charging coil may enable faster top‑ups.
  • Apple’s ongoing blood‑pressure work is described as trend detection with hypertension alerts rather than exact readings, and watchOS 26 adds features not supported on the original Ultra, including wrist flick, smarter Smart Replies, Live Translation, automatic volume adjustment and Double Tap.