The yo-yoing of information surrounding Apple’s potential next generation of Apple Watch Ultra continues on. A new leak suggests that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will come out later this year.
In a report from MacRumors, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 is likely to be released in 2024. A 180-degree flip from previous reports that Apple wouldn’t release a new watch at all this year.
Since 2021 Apple has been dealing with an ongoing lawsuit with Masimo that has currently led to a ban on Apple selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States. That ban officially started in January of this year.
Masimo sued Apple claiming that the Cupertino company infringed on a medical technology patent owned by Masimo. Specifically, Masimo claimed patent infringement on the blood oxygen sensor technology that first appeared in the Apple Watch Series 6 with its SpO2 reader.
The US International Trade Commission issued an initial ban in October of 2023. Apple appealed that decision but the US Federal Court of Appeals denied the motion to pause the ban.
Since then, Apple has pulled the Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 from the shelves and used software to disable the disputed features in watches that have already been sold.
The ban doesn’t affect the Apple Watch SE (2022), which doesn’t carry the blood oxygen sensor. For it’s value, the SE is the best Apple Watch, so worth a purchase if you’re looking for a new Apple Watch. It’s also possible that an Apple Watch SE 3 would will come out this year.
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Assuming that Kuo’s assessment is correct, we wouldn’t expect to see many or any big upgrades to a potential Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year. Previously, Kuo believed that the Ultra 3 wasn’t in the development schedule for Apple.
We’re assuming that Apple would be attempting to cover the tech resulting in the current ban. There are also rumors that the Ultra 3 will get a microLED screen.
It’s also been leaked that the potential Apple Watch Series X (or 10), will have blood pressure sensing and sleep apnea detection. Those features would certainly end up in an Ultra 3 as well. They are definitely upgrades that we want to see.
We are coming up on the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch. Though, depending on when you count it, that anniversary might be this year or next. If Apple is still dealing with the fallout of the US watch ban, we might see a 10th anniversary celebration and watch in 2025.
A new leak suggests that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will come out later this year. In a report from MacRumors, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that a new Apple Watch Ultra 3 is likely to be released in 2024. A 180-degree flip from previous reports that Apple wouldn't release a new watch at all this year.
The Apple Watch Series 3 was discontinued in September 2022, but you can still buy it refurbished from various sellers for as low as $100. Regardless of how attractive it's priced, we don't recommend buying it.
watchOS 10 is the biggest update since the introduction of Apple Watch, and brings a fresh look for virtually every app, new ways to navigate, and a new Smart Stack to display the information you need, right when you need it, from any watch face.
While the device might keep working and can still be paired to an iPhone after Apple ends support, a lack of updates makes it a security risk. That means the end of life should really be thought of as three to five years, even if the Apple Watch is in perfect condition.
According to revered industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo six months ago, there might not even be an Ultra 3. Kuo said, “It's almost confirmed that we won't see a new Apple Watch Ultra in 2024.”
So how long does an Apple Watch last and are Apple Watches worth buying? There will always be exceptions, but on balance, based on the experience of our own reviewers and the comments we've seen from users online, I would say that an Apple Watch provide five to six years of good performance.
The first-generation Apple Watch released in 2015 is now classed as obsolete by Apple. Apple regularly updates a page that lists which of its old products are designated vintage (products that haven't been sold for between five and seven years) or obsolete.
No, the device does not have a camera. However, there is a Camera app on the device. You can set your iPhone's camera timer for a photo using the app on your Watch.
Apple Starts Watch Series 9 And Ultra 2 Sales Ban And Limits Replacements. Senior Contributor. Apple is no longer selling the Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2 online, and will stop instore sales on Sunday, December 24. It will also stop replacing out-of-warranty Watches which feature blood oxygen monitors.
When was the Apple Watch Series 9 released, and how does its release date fit into the Apple Watch release order from previous years? The Apple Watch Series 9 was announced on September 12, 2023. General availability in stores started on September 22, 2023. So basically, you're able to purchase the timepiece now.
Open the Phone app on your Apple Watch. Tap Contacts, then turn the Digital Crown to scroll. Tap the contact you want to call, then tap the phone button. Tap FaceTime Audio to start a FaceTime audio call, or tap a phone number.
The smartwatch isn't equipped to measure your blood pressure alone, but there are tools and devices you can pair it with it that can -- usually wireless monitors that connect to your iPhone or Apple Watch and come with an arm cuff and their own app.
There's no real compelling reason to step up to the Ultra 2. Double Tap and the new S9 chip just aren't enough to shell out another $800 for a watch. But if you're looking to upgrade from a Series 8 Apple Watch or earlier, the Ultra 2 is a big upgrade and one worth considering.
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