Overview
- Weibo leaker Instant Digital says 2026 and 2027 models will largely retain the current look, with a major revamp not expected before 2028.
- The suggested timeline disputes an August DigiTimes report that at least one 2026 model would see significant exterior changes tied to new sensors.
- Recent models have prioritized internal improvements, with Series 10 gaining a thinner case and Series 11 keeping the existing outward design.
- Leaked code indicates Apple is testing Touch ID for the 2026 lineup, potentially under the display in a way that would not alter the watch’s appearance.
- Apple has not confirmed any redesign plans, and both DigiTimes and Instant Digital have mixed records, so expectations remain tentative.