Apple Watch Ultra 3: What to Expect

The long wait for an Apple Watch Ultra 3 is nearly over, and a handful of new features and changes have been rumored for the device.

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Below, we recap what to expect from the Apple Watch Ultra 3:

  • Satellite connectivity for sending and receiving text messages when Wi-Fi and cellular coverage is unavailable
  • 5G support, up from LTE on the Apple Watch Ultra 2
  • Likely a wide-angle OLED display that is brighter when viewed from an angle, and offers a higher refresh rate for the always-on display mode
  • S10 chip or newer for faster performance
  • Blood pressure monitoring has been rumored, but it might not be ready in time for the Apple Watch Ultra 3

Last year, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 received a black titanium case option, but otherwise the Ultra model has not received any hardware upgrades since 2023.

After a two-year wait, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 should be unveiled in September.

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Top Rated Comments

jz0309 Avatar
16 weeks ago
IF a new health sensor is not offered, I will not upgrade. It's been far too long already with no new health sensors.
The other listed updates are fine but not convincing for me.
I also don't consider 5G a necessity but more an evolution...

Oh, and most importantly: SpO2 MUST come back
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
IUBall22 Avatar
16 weeks ago
So basically nothing to entice me to upgrade from U2 or even those with U1
Score: 28 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
16 weeks ago
If those are the “upgrades” do we even need a new version at this time?
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Astuces iOS Avatar
16 weeks ago
Still a huge watch… there should be two sizes like the other ones come on guys…
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Stenik Avatar
16 weeks ago
In other words, nothing.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
JCCL Avatar
16 weeks ago
Well if that’s it then my Ultra 1 shall live for another year.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)