Apple Watch Ultra could get first major redesign for version 4
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is rumored to feature a significant redesign and an increase in the number of sensors. Reports suggest that the new model will double its sensors, likely focusing on health-related features. The announcement is expected during Apple's iPhone event in September 2026.
- ▪The Apple Watch Ultra 4 may include a visible redesign with additional sensors.
- ▪It is expected to receive up to 30% more orders than its predecessor due to the new features.
- ▪The redesign will be the first major update since the original launch in 2022.
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Rumor Apple Watch Ultra could get first major redesign for version 4 William Gallagher 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Mon May 18 2026, 11:14 AM EDT · 1 minute read The sensors on the back of the current Apple Watch Ultra 3 Rumor Score 🤔 Possible Sources within the supply chain back up previous reports that the forthcoming Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be a significant update that includes doubling its number of sensors. Following reports that the regular Apple Watch Series 12 will not be a major update, there are now reports that the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be. According to Digitimes, the new model will have a visible redesign that includes the addition of further unspecified sensors.
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