Apple Watch Ultra 3: What to Expect

Sunday July 13, 2025 10:30 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

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.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Complications
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.

Related Roundup: Apple Watch Ultra 3

Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch Ultra (Neutral)

Related Forum: Apple Watch

Popular Stories

iOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone

Saturday May 2, 2026 8:43 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and there are already many rumored features and changes for iPhones. The first developer beta of iOS 27 will likely be available immediately following the keynote, and a public beta typically follows in July. Following beta testing, the software update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in...

• 94 comments

Apple Just Released a New Accessory

Monday May 4, 2026 8:13 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

Apple today released a new Pride Edition Sport Loop for the Apple Watch. The band features a rainbow design with 11 colors of woven nylon yarns. The new Pride Edition Sport Loop is available to order now on Apple.com and in the Apple Store app in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, and it will be available at Apple Store locations starting later this week. In the U.S., the band costs $49. There...

Why You Might Want to Wait to Buy a MacBook Pro

Friday May 1, 2026 3:43 pm PDT by Juli Clover

Apple refreshed the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max models in March 2026, but depending on your needs and interests, you might want to skip this generation because there's something better in the works. The M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models have faster chips, but the same design that Apple has used since 2021. An updated design with new display technology and faster ...

• 178 comments

Top Rated Comments

jz0309

11 months 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

11 months ago

So basically nothing to entice me to upgrade from U2 or even those with U1

Score: 28 Votes (Like | Disagree)