Are you thinking about upgrading your Apple Watch or buying one for the first time? If your current smartwatch is doing its job well and just the reduced price concept has piqued your interest, it might be worth waiting until later this year, when Apple unveils its next-gen version. Here’s why.
The original Apple Watch was released in April 2015, and we are coming up on the 10th anniversary of Apple’s first wearable device. With such a landmark date on the horizon, rumors suggest a notable 10-year anniversary update could arrive as early as 2024.
Analyst Jeff Pu and demo analyst Ross Young Apple are working on a new high-end watch that will feature a 2. 1-inch (diagonal) micro-LED display. The watch is rumoured to arrive in 2024 or 2025, although it may just be an upgrade to the Apple Watch Ultra rather than the Series 9.
Apple plans to load blood pressure tracking on the Apple Watch in 2024, according to Bloomberg’s Gurman. Blood pressure tracking would let users know if their blood pressure is trending upwards.
As part of Apple’s new blood pressure monitoring system, the Apple Watch is also expected to detect episodes of hypertension or abnormally high blood pressure, according to Gurman.
Also coming this year is an Apple Watch-based sleep apnea detection feature. Sleep apnea is sleeping disorder in which the temporary cessation of breathing occurs more often than normal during sleep. It can cause hypoxemia and sleep deprivation. Symptoms include loud snoring and making choking noises during your sleep.
Apple typically releases a new Apple Watch model in September alongside the launch of its latest flagship iPhone, which in 2024 will be the iPhone 16. Apple could however have something different planned if it does indeed unveil a 10th anniversary “Apple Watch X” next year.
It’s worth noting that the original Apple Watch was unveiled in September 2014, but it did not release until April 2015, so Apple could use either date for the Apple Watch anniversary. Given that 2023 marked the debut of the Apple Watch Series 9, a Series 10 or “X” would be more appropriate for 2024, not 2025, but the X naming is just speculation at this point.
Get the best MacRumors stories delivered to your inbox every week.
Our comprehensive advisor highlights each and every one of the major new features in iOS 17, as well as instructions to advise you on the new features.
Changes to the EU App Store, new emoji, podcast transcripts, and more.
Get the most out of your iPhone 15 with our comprehensive advisor on all new features.
An in-depth dive into the new features of macOS Sonoma, and on a small scale.
Refreshed with OLED displays, M3 chip and redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory.
Updated 10. 9-inch styling and new 12. 9-inch styling, M2 chip is expected.
Expected to see new AI-focused features and more. Preview coming at WWDC in June with public release in September.
Action button expands to all models, new Capture button, camera improvements, and more.
17 hours ago via Tim Hardwick
19 hours ago via MacRumors Staff
2 days ago via MacRumors Staff
5 days ago by Tim Hardwick
5 days ago by Tim Hardwick
MacRumors attracts a wide variety of consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. We also have an active network focused on purchasing decisions and technical facets of iPhone, iPad, Mac and other Apple platforms.