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Phone Arena
4 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: Main differences to expect
Intro You know it, we know it––Apple is planning a major hardware launch event this September. A few things are already expected of the Apple Watch Series 11 and the third-gen Ultra, but as usual with Apple, the majority of new features are shrouded under a veil of mystery. Still, there are some rumors that are circulating around––let's explore them! Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3: differences New 5G modems on both wearables Redesigned metal back on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 Possibly brighter screen on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 More efficient S11 chip New health features (hypertension) iOS 26 with new visionOS-inspired design language Redesigned Health app with personalized recommendations Table of Contents: Design & Sizes No changes to the roster As usual with Apple, we don't expect any major changes with the design language of either of these wearables. Given that the Watch Series 10 scored a pretty solid redesign that made the wearable that much thinner than its predecessors, we wouldn't expect another similar redesign for at least a few years, as Apple has found its happy place with the design language and doesn't seem to be keen on changing it too much. The aluminum and titanium options will likely persist with this generation as well, and we are happy campers, as it's great to have such options. The same applies to the wearable that will potentially take the Apple Watch Ultra 3 name: its rugged and more premium design language still feels super-fresh, so there's no need for a redesign here. Albeit, rumors claim that Apple might introduce a redesign metal back on the wearable, which is currently utilizing a ceramic back casing. The rest of the assembly will certainly rely on titanium and sapphire glass still. Size-wise, we expect the Watch Series 11 to be available in two flavors: a more compact 42mm one and a larger 46mm with slightly better battery fail. The Watch Ultra 3 is unlikely to stray away from the standard 49mm size that has become synonymous with the model. The thickness is definitely one area in which the Watch Series 11 will beat its larger and more rugged peer. Here's how the two may compare: Design-wise, we expect no changes as well. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will keep its flat display and more rugged style with an oversized digital crown and a customizable Action Button, while sleekness will continue its reign on the regular Watch Series 11. Water resistance and overall endurance will certainly continue to be a forte of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 , which should be water-resistant up to 100 meters, while the regular Watch Series 11 will likely score 5ATM water-resistance just like its predecessor. Receive the latest mobile news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Apple Watch Ultra 3 . As a reminder, the Rumors claim that we might see a brighter display on the. As a reminder, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 can already hit around 3,000 nits of peak brightness in certain conditions and is perfectly legible even in the bright noon sun. Bands The usual suspects Despite rumors that Apple would be changing the band connection mechanism with the Apple Watch Series 10 , those rumors turned out to be false. The Watch Series 10 featured just the same one-button latch mechanism that all previous Apple Watch devices have utilized. And that's great, as it means you can use the vast collection of Apple Watch bands you've accrued through the years. Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Watch Ultra 3 will most probably carry the tradition and will continue using the well-established band-attachment mechanism. As far as what types of bands we can expect to launch alongside the new wearables, our guess is as good as yours. Apple always releases new straps with its new watches, so we are definitely getting new ones. Software & Features watchOS 26 incoming Both wearables are likely to launch with watchOS 26. The rumor mill is convinced that Apple is about to change the naming scheme of all of its operating systems. Instead of iOS 19, we are about to get iOS 26 , instead of macOS 16, we are getting macOS 26, and instead of watchOS 12, we will be getting watchOS 26. watchOS 26 is expected to feature a visual redesign that will introduce glass-like UI elements, styled after the visionOS aesthetics. New features that could arrive on both the Watch 11 and the Watch Ultra 3 include blood pressure monitoring. However, don't expect it to provide you with the standard systolic and diastolic readings that regular blood-pressure monitors do; Apple's wearables will only be capable of monitoring for signs of hypertension and alerting you if your blood pressure stays high over a long period of time. That's still a mighty useful feature, though! We also expect Apple to launch a revamped Health app on the iPhone, which will reportedly feature personalized health recommendations to nudge users to live a healthier lifestyle. Food tracking could also become part of the Health app, if rumors are to be believed. This could possibly allow you to input any calorie intake throughout the day and track your meals, similar to MyFitnessPal and other similar apps. Battery and Charging More efficiency would be welcome We currently don't expect any major battery bumps. This is why the Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 to gravitate around the same battery sizes as their predecessors. This means a battery in the ballpark of 564mAh for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and around 327mAh for the 46mm version of the Apple Watch Series 11 . Battery endurance will likely be affected by the efficiency of the new S11 chip that is expected to make the rounds on both wearables. As usual with Apple's mobile chipsets, we expect that one to be tailored for efficiency. However, should we expect a major increase aside from the now standard 18-hour anticipated battery life on the regular Apple Watch and 36 hours of standard usage on the Ultra model? We harbor no such hopes, as Apple has committed to such official battery expectations for years, and we've found them to be mostly true time and time again. Models and Prices We expect the Apple Watch Series 11 to be available in two sizes, 42mm and 46mm, with each one available with cellular connectivity (likely 5G). The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will once again be available in a single 49mm size with cellular connectivity, just like its predecessors. Specs Here's how the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will likely compare: Summary Apple doesn't really like to make sudden moves with its Apple Watch range of wearables. We've rarely witnessed major surprises with the design, software, or hardware features, and aside from the somewhat unexpected launch of the Apple Watch Ultra a few years ago, everything has been mostly predictable. And predictability is precisely what we expect of either the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 . Slight upgrades here and there and an interface overhaul are likely to constitute a large part of all the new features incoming. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 will remain the larger and more premium watch, but for most people out there, a regular Watch Series 11 will do a perfect job.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Apple Watch SE 3 或採用更大螢幕，有望 9 月亮相
今年會有新的 Apple Watch SE 嗎？根據分析師 Ross Young 從供應鏈得到的最新情報，Apple Watch SE 3 在 9 月和 Apple Watch Series 11 及 Apple Watch Ultra 3 一同亮相的可能性還是不小的。Young 在訂閱可見的 X 文中提到 SE 3 所用的面板已經開始生產，而且尺寸比前代更大一點，兩個型號分別會來到 1.6 吋和 1.8 吋。 換算一下後，可以推測出新 SE 的大小或許會跟 Apple Watch Series 9 比較接近，但仍然小於 Series 10 和 Ultra。對消費者來說，應該會樂於見到這一改動，更大的螢幕已經被證明能有效刺激銷量了。至於它會不會用新的塑膠機身，就要看設計、開發團隊能否克服「成本和品質」的挑戰了。 更多內容： Apple 傳聞中的塑膠 Apple Watch SE 據報遇上了「嚴重的危機」 Apple Watch SE 3 有「新外觀」？或在 2025 年和具備血壓功能的 Apple Watch Series 11、Ultra 3 一同到來 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Apple Watch 11: What to expect from this year's big smartwatch update
Apple Watch Series 11 is expected to be the next major Apple Watch released by the company, likely launching alongside the Apple Watch Ultra 3. So far, not much has been revealed about the watch, but people remain hopeful, especially considering the Apple Watch Series 10 was expected to be a major redesign. It didn't end up wowing users last year. Yes, it was thinner and featured the largest Apple Watch display ever, but overall, the design felt incremental, the same shape and look. That being said, here's everything we know about the Apple Watch Series 11 so far. Also Read: Motorola Edge 60, Edge 60 Pro with 50MP camera launched globally; India launch imminent Reports suggest that there may not be any major design changes compared to the Apple Watch Series 10, as Apple made the Series 10 significantly slimmer than its predecessors. So, the Series 11 could end up looking nearly identical. However, a report by Macworld suggests that the new model could be offered in a new sky blue colour, which would certinaly help it stand out compared to the last generation watches. Apart from this, Apple will likely upgrade the chipset. The Apple Watch Series 11 is expected to feature the new S11 SiP, which could provide slightly better performance compared to the Series 10. There might not be any new sensors either. Apple is reportedly working on a blood glucose monitoring system, but it reportedly may not be ready in time for the Series 11. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launch date, pre-order, sale, and more tipped- Details Recent reports did mention how some AI features could trickle down to the Apple Watch as well, especially as part of watchOS 12. Having built-in AI features would certainly benefit the new Series 11, especially in comparison to its predecessors. It also makes sense, considering all other Apple products, including the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, now support Apple Intelligence. Mobile Finder: iPhone 16 LATEST Price, Specs And More
Forbes
25-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Apple Watch SE 2025: Striking New Design May Never Happen
This fall, Apple is expected to launch its next Apple Watch. But unlike in 2024, it's thought that alongside Apple Watch Series 11, we'll also see a third Apple Watch Ultra and a new Apple Watch SE. Except the new SE may now be in doubt. Apple Watch SE, you'll know, is the most affordable of Apple's smartwatches, and in each generation—the current model is the second-gen SE—it has taken a design from an earlier Apple Watch and added a contemporary processor. But a persistent rumor has suggested that the next Apple Watch SE would have an entirely original design. Perhaps this will mean a new name, as the latest entry-level iPhone turned out to be not the iPhone SE but the iPhone 16e. In the case of the Watch, the design hinges on a new material for the case, replacing the current aluminum frame around the glass with a plastic one. The idea is that the shift in materials would bring down the cost and mean that Apple, for the first time, would release an Apple Watch for less than the $249 cost of the current Apple Watch SE. However, in his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman casts doubt on the enterprise. 'The redesigned, plastic Apple Watch SE I've written about is also in serious jeopardy. The design team doesn't like the look, and the operations team is finding it difficult to make the casing materially cheaper than the current aluminum chassis.' A few things to unpack here. It was always going to be hard, I'd suggest, to make an Apple Watch look as classy in plastic as aluminum—although if any company could do it, it would probably be Apple. But the benefits in making the Watch jauntily colorful, for instance, could be outweighed by a result that looks, well, childish. And while the look is key to the design team, Gurman's last point is paramount: if plastic isn't cheaper than aluminum, then what's the point? Here's the thing: when Apple makes a more affordable version of one of its products, it always still looks classy. HomePod mini is a great example of that. I'd be surprised if Apple would sacrifice a good design for the sake of dropping the price. All of which suggests that this fall's Apple Watch SE may not be any cheaper than the model it replaces, but will still be made of aluminum, which I'd say is a good thing.
