Apple Watch Ultra 3 to launch alongside iPhone 16 series in 2024: Report (2024)

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 to launch alongside iPhone 16 series in 2024: Report? ›

Apple is likely to unveil its third 'Ultra' watch in September 2024, alongside the iPhone 16 series, a report from Macrumors, backed by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, suggested. According to the report, Apple will also announce an affordable third-gen Apple Watch SE.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Price and release date

An updated wearable will likely be released in 2024, he says — and we can safely assume it will be alongside the iPhone 16 in September, given Apple hasn't deviated from that schedule in eight years of smartwatches.

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.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 rumors

It also stands out with its 49 millimeter size and longer battery life compared to other Apple Watches. Despite its radically different design from anything Apple has introduced before, Apple Watch Ultra has been updated for its second generation in 2023.

Apple will likely update the Apple Watch in 2024 as it has done so every year. We expect to see a new Apple Watch Series 10, a new Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a third-generation Apple Watch SE. Apple has a pretty set release schedule when it comes to the Apple Watch range.

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.

Disable features like "Always On", "Hey Siri", "Wake on Wrist Raise," and other features to save battery life. If your Apple Watch is an older model, the battery may have deteriorated due to age. Low battery life could also be due to software update issues or pairing problems.

How often should you buy an Apple Watch? ›

Each year, the Apple Watch adds new capabilities, so if you dig your Apple Watch and your model is at least two or three years old then you may be ready for an upgrade.

So, if we throw out the whole “this is for adventurers” schtick, you could say the Ultra is for people who need multiday battery life — the tech nerds who love everything about their regular Apple Watch except for the fact they have to charge it daily.

Apple Watch Ultra Has Some Drawbacks

The main drawback of the Ultra is the problem with navigation (1). To fix it, you have to install the Footpath app. “This is still a little more clunky than using navigation on Garmin, but it does help make the Apple Watch Ultra finally feel like an actual sports watch.”

All-day battery life is based on the following use: 180 time checks, 180 notifications, 90 minutes of app use, and a 60-minute workout with music playback from Apple Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 36 hours; Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular) usage includes a total of 8 hours of LTE connection and 28 hours of ...

Apple Watch Ultra also brings three new bands — Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band — offering unique design features that provide a secure and comfortable fit for every adventure.

Up to 36 hours normal use. Up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode.

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.