Overview

• Apple is expected to debut a new S11 SiP that boosts performance and supports on-device AI features in watchOS 26
• Series 11 is set to gain 5G RedCap connectivity via MediaTek modems to deliver faster cellular speeds without draining battery life
• A new hypertension detection feature will alert users to potential high blood pressure without providing clinical readings but its inclusion at launch remains unconfirmed
• DigiTimes’ speculation that Series 11 will run on-device Apple Intelligence is questioned due to current hardware performance and memory constraints
• A separate paywalled DigiTimes report predicts a 2026 redesign with eight sensors arranged in a ring pattern but industry analysts urge caution over its reliability