Apple Watch Ultra 3: here are 8 changes Apple may introduce in September
Apple's September event invites are already out, and we're going to see the new iPhone 17 lineup on September 9. The phones are said to be accompanied by an Apple Watch Series 11. Now, rumor has it Apple is also prepping a successor to its rugged, super premium smartwatch, too: an Apple Watch Ultra 3 may also join the phones at the event.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 may have a larger display alongside some new fancy improvements that you need to hear about.
A hint from the iOS 26 beta code indicates the Watch Ultra 3 may sport a larger display, with a resolution of 422 x 514 pixels. That's up from the Ultra 2's 410 x 502 resolution.
Reportedly, there won't be an increase in size for the timepiece, but Apple may have trimmed the bezels to expand the display without affecting the dimensions of the smartwatch. This, if true, will make the Ultra 3 the Apple Watch with the biggest display so far.
Refresh rate upgrade
Right now, the Apple Watch Series 10 has an LTPO3 OLED always-on Retina display, which is an upgrade from the current Ultra's LTPO2 display. Of course, that's an imbalance that needs fixing as the Ultra is a more expensive device, so it's safe to expect the same newer technology on the Apple Watch Ultra 3. The upgrade offers a faster refresh rate in always-on mode, which enables watch faces with a ticking seconds hand on the always-on display.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is also rumored to sport a wide-angle OLED display. The tech was introduced with the Series 10 and offers up to 40% more brightness when viewed from a side angle (compared to the Ultra 2). It makes a lot of sense if Apple includes this upgrade here as well.
New S11 chip
Apple is said to introduce an S11 chip this year. A major performance gain is not expected this year, but the chip may sport a smaller design. This helps create more space for other components, like a larger battery, additional sensors, or new connectivity hardware.