Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming on September 9 , here are the key ways it’s rumored to differentiate itself from prior models.
And there’s evidence that a new high blood pressure-related feature has been reviewed by the FDA for release soon. There’s a lot of potential for Apple Watch to be the first mass-market AI wearable. I’m excited to see how the new chip might help move that needle.
Last year’s Apple Watch models used the same S10 chip that first debuted in 2024. But the last time the Watch got a truly meaningful speed and performance bump was 2023. Rumors indicate Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 will have a brand new, more powerful chip—likely dubbed S11 or S12. The timing lines up perfectly with Siri AI’s debut in watchOS 27. And no doubt, the first CPU boost in an S-class chip since 2023 will pack improvements that benefit AI features.
Mark Gurman reported this week that “upgrades to fitness tracking” are coming.
