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Apple Watch SE with new look reportedly launching later this year; new health features in the works
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple will be launching a new Apple Watch SE later this year, as well as introducing refreshes for Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3. Based on todays rumors, its sounding like itll be a big year for Apple Watch.New Apple Watch SEGurman doesnt provide many specifics for the new Apple Watch SE, other than the fact that itll sport a new look.Apple introduced Apple Watch SE in 2020, based on the design of 2018s Apple Watch Series 4. Its possible that well be getting a design that more closely resembles 2021s Apple Watch Series 7 or maybe itll be something new entirely.In the past, Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is considering a plastic body for Apple Watch SE, so its possible hes referring to that. In any case, if youre in the market for an Apple Watch SE, Id hold out for this new model, which should finally launch this year. If Apple ends up going with a plastic Apple Watch SE, Id also expect a bunch of fun colors to come alongside it.Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3The higher-end Apple Watches, on the other hand, shouldnt introduce any sort of new design. Gurman says theyll probably stay roughly the same. However, that doesnt mean there wont be anything to look forward to.Apple Watch Ultra 3 should be gaining support for satellite connectivity and 5G RedCap, vastly expanding users connectivity options. Apple will also likely introduce high blood pressure detection on both Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 later this year. Apples blood pressure readings wont give users exact numbers, but instead warn users of anything they should be aware of:The blood-pressure featureis designed to work in a similar way to Apples sleep apnea detector. It wont give users specific readings such as diastolic or systolic levels but it will inform them that they may be in a state of hypertension.Blood pressure monitoring was initially expected to debut in Apple Watch Series 10, but got delayed due to the new, thinner design of the watch. Apple should be ready to launch it this year, however.Gurman also mentions that Apple is working on a new AI coaching service and an all new health app, though timing is unclear. These additions should coincide with the launch of AirPods with heart rate monitoring.Wrap upIf all of these rumors come to fruition, it sounds like Apple will be refreshing every single Apple Watch model at once, something the company hasnt done since 2022, where they introduced Apple Watch SE 2, Apple Watch Series 8, and the original Apple Watch Ultra.We were expecting this in 2024, but instead of Apple Watch Ultra 3, we just got a new black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 instead, and the new Apple Watch SE mysteriously never shipped. Nonetheless, hopefully everything works out this year.Are you looking forward to Apples 2025 Apple Watch lineup? Let us know in the comments.Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel
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