Apple Watch Ultra could get first major redesign for version 4
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. The sensors on the back of the current Apple Watch Ultra 3 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. This fits with what the same publication said in August 2025 , where it specifically said that the Apple Watch would double its number of sensors. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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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. The sensors on the back of the current Apple Watch Ultra 3 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. This fits with what the same publication said in August 2025 , where it specifically said that the Apple Watch would double its number of sensors. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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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.
The sensors on the back of the current Apple Watch Ultra 3 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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