The Apple Watch Ultra will gain a 10% percent larger display upon switching from OLED to microLED in 2026, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. The current Apple Watch Ultra has a display size of 1.93-inches, whereas the upcoming microLED model is apparently due to feature a 2.12-inch screen. The microLED panel is estimated to […]
Read MoreWith all the discounted deals on Apple tech currently available, you might be thinking about upgrading your Apple Watch or buying one for the first time. But if your current smartwatch is doing its job just fine and it’s only the idea of a good deal that’s piqued your interest, it could be worth holding […]
Read MoreApple appears to have originally designed an Apple Watch Ultra with a dark ceramic back, according to documents filed with the United States Federal Communications Commission and spotted by @ParrotSWD on Twitter, formerly X (via 9to5Mac). When releasing a new device, tech hardware companies must share details with the FCC, which Apple did for the […]
Read MoreApple plans to add blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection to Apple Watch in 2024, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. In a report covering the arc of Apple’s heath-related ambitions, Gurman outlines the first iteration of the company’s “pathbreaking” blood pressure sensor technology that Apple aims to launch next year: The system is designed […]
Read MoreThere are currently no signs of an “Apple Watch Ultra 3” being in development within Apple’s supply chain, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today. As a result, he believes the likelihood of a new Apple Watch Ultra being released in 2024 is “decreasing.” “If Apple doesn’t officially kick off the Apple Watch Ultra 3 project by […]
Read MoreApple is investigating an issue where the display brightness briefly flickers or “pulses” on some Apple Watch models when Always On mode is enabled, according to an internal service memo shared with Apple Authorized Service Providers today. The memo does not indicate which Apple Watch models are affected, but the issue appears to be most […]
Read MoreApple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are set to receive a new Double Tap gesture later this month in an upcoming software update. Here’s everything Double Tap can do, and how you can get it working on your watch today. Double Tap is a new gesture-based feature for the latest Apple […]
Read MoreApple’s microLED Apple Watch is on track to launch in late 2025, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities. In a note to investors seen by MacRumors, Pu said that the first Apple Watch with a microLED display will launch in late 2025. The advanced display technology […]
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Ultra display is too difficult to read in low light conditions, report some users, an ambient light sensor issue that is likely linked to Apple’s watchOS 10 software update last month. There are multiple complaints from MacRumors readers (1,2), Reddit users (1,2,3,4), and Apple Community users who say that they are unable […]
Read MoreApple on Tuesday offered two potential fixes for the recently reported Apple Watch issue where watch face Weather complications fail to load data. Apple Watch owners have been complaining of malfunctioning Weather complications since the launch of watchOS 10, with both the initial launch and watchOS 10.0.1 affected. Those impacted are seeing a blank reading […]
Read MoreApple last week launched watchOS 10, the latest major software update for compatible Apple Watch models, as well as the new Apple Watch Series 9 and second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, both of which come with watchOS 10 pre-installed. Headline watchOS 10 features include a new Smart Stack interface with widgets, new watch faces, and more. […]
Read MoreSome Apple Watch users on watchOS 10 have reported experiencing issues with Weather complications failing to display data on the watch face, despite the Weather app itself presenting no such issues. Apple Watch users have taken to the MacRumors forums, Apple’s Support Community, and other platforms to share their experiences. 9to5Mac has highlighted the problem, […]
Read MoreiFixit today shared a video with teardowns of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9, providing a closer look inside the watches. Notably, the video confirms that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is equipped with a 564 mAh battery, as MacRumors was first to report last week via a regulatory database. This […]
Read MoreThe new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 will begin arriving to customers and launch in stores on Friday. Ahead of time, select media outlets and YouTube channels have shared the first reviews of the watches. Key new features for both Apple Watch models include brighter displays, up to a 30% faster […]
Read MoreAt its “Wonderlust” event in 2023, alongside the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple announced the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Apple Watch Ultra is a relatively new kind of smartwatch from Apple with a focus on withstanding extreme environments, a high level of durability, extended battery life, and additional features to aid activities like diving […]
Read MoreWhile the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is advertised with up to 72 hours of battery life in Low Power Mode, compared to 60 hours for the original Ultra model, there is a catch. According to fine print on Apple’s website, the testing parameters for the Ultra 2 in Low Power Mode were different than those […]
Read MoreApple does not list battery capacities for the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models, but MacRumors has discovered this information in a Chinese regulatory database today, and we have outlined our findings below. According to the database, which only provides Apple model numbers instead of product names, the 41mm and 45mm Apple […]
Read MoreThe Apple Watch Ultra 2 replaces the first-generation model that was introduced last year in Apple’s smartwatch lineup, but how different are the two successive smartwatch generations? In 2023, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra, introducing a more durable design and titanium casing, a larger and brighter display, additional speakers and microphones, considerably longer battery […]
Read MoreThe all-new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available to order in the U.S. and more than 40 other countries, with pricing set at $799. The high-end Apple Watch will launch in stores and begin arriving to customers on September 22, but some configurations are already facing lengthy shipping delays as of late Wednesday. A quick […]
Read MoreApple today gave members of the media that were at Apple Park for the “Wonderlust” event a chance to take a look at the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models ahead of their release. MacRumors videographer Dan attended, getting a first look at the new color options, Double Tap, and […]
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