Overview
- Apple has scheduled a launch event for September 9 in Cupertino with preorders expected to start September 12 and availability around September 19 subject to production and tariff variables.
- The Apple Watch Series 11 is predicted to deliver an upgraded S11 chip and a MediaTek 5G-enabled modem with minimal design changes.
- The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is tipped to gain satellite connectivity, a brighter slim-bezel display and support for 5G RedCap.
- Both models will arrive with watchOS 26’s Liquid Glass redesign, AI Workout Buddy and revamped Control Center alongside an indicative blood-pressure monitoring feature.
- Apple will source cover glass for its upcoming Watches and iPhones from Corning’s Kentucky plant as part of a shift to US domestic production.