In the lead-up to the much-anticipated “Its Glowtime” event, countless reports hinted that Apple might unveil updates across its entire Apple Watch lineup. However, contrary to those hopeful expectations, Apple’s event yesterday honed in on the Apple Watch Series 10 and introduced a fresh color option for the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The absence of a new Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 3 was a notable letdown for many fans. Current analyst insights now suggest that these models may debut in 2025 instead.
The chatter surrounding this year’s Apple Watch releases included a myriad of mixed rumors about the Apple Watch Ultra 3. Initial speculation a year ago cast doubt on a 2024 release, but some analysts later believed it might be featured at the “Its Glowtime” event, only to revert to their original perspective that the launch would be unlikely.
Apple’s event confirmed these latter suspicions. The spotlight was firmly on the Apple Watch Series 10, and the anticipated keynote introduction of the new Apple Watch SE didn’t materialize. This left many enthusiasts disappointed as their hopes for a broader range of updates were dashed.
Respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared his views on social media, echoing his earlier predictions. Kuo reaffirmed that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 was unlikely to make an appearance this year and suggested that enthusiasts might need to wait until 2025 for both the Ultra 3 and a revamped Apple Watch SE.
Ming-Chi Kuo’s tweet clarified the situation:
1. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 was absent from this year’s media event, which aligns with my prediction from about a year ago.
2. The new Apple Watch models, including the Ultra 3 and the upgraded SE, are expected to come out in 2025.
While this information doesn’t come with official confirmation, Ming-Chi Kuo’s track record lends it a degree of credibility. Nonetheless, until Apple releases an official statement, fans should treat these projections as speculative.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow the evolving landscape of Apple Watch innovations.
