Apple is well-prepared for its September event, which will include the following products: Leaked information about the Apple Watch Ultra 4 suggests that the update will focus on the interior, including: A new processor and a health sensor that promises to change the way we measure our body conditions.
While the design remains largely the same, there are some interesting new features, such as the return of ceramic, which we promise to keep monitoring. We will tell you all the information we have so far.
The design remains the same but incorporates nods to the past.
According to information provided by Mark Gurman, Apple Watch Ultra 4 will not bring any appearance changes. Compared with its predecessor, Apple Watch Series 12 will no longer be equipped with Touch ID, and the strap will continue to use the previous style, but the color will be updated. However, it will include a special ceramic version available in white and dark gray, a material that has been used in previous generations.
New S12 chip and performance
The biggest leap forward will be on the inside. Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 will use… The new S12 chip will replace the current S10 generation. This processor hasn’t been updated in three years, so expect significant improvements in performance and power efficiency, which could lead to better battery life.
All-weather heart rate sensor
The most notable new feature is the addition of a continuously working heart rate sensor that monitors heart rate throughout the day. Previously, the watch only measured heart rate continuously during exercise and sporadically the rest of the time. With this change, Apple aims to compete directly with… Devices like the Oura Ring or Whoop provide metrics on overall health, recovery and fatigue levels. Additionally, the Health and Fitness app will be updated to display this data more clearly.
What else can we expect?
Apple is also working on a… A complete redesign of the Apple Watch, which will arrive in 2027, according to leaked information. At the same time, there will be no new Apple Watch SE launched this year, so the model released this time will be the only one. The launch event on September 9 is expected to be the official launch of this product and the new iPhone.
However, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 has been described as a solid evolution. While there are no major cosmetic changes, owners of the older model will find reasons to upgrade as health and performance improvements improve, while Ultra 3 owners may prefer to wait for the next generation.
