Apple Event 2024 today: Just a few hours ahead of the most awaited iPhone 16 launch event today at 10:30 IST PM, a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed that Apple might not launch the premium Apple Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch at its Glowtime event. Instead, the Cupertino-based tech could announce the Watch Ultra 2 in a new black titanium colour.
A black titanium case for the Apple Watch Ultra 2 was rumoured to launch last year, but it seems Apple will announce this variant today at the iPhone 16 launch event. Previously, Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo hinted that Apple may skip Watch Ultra 3 this year. Kuo has said the potential lack of an Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year could be partly due to Apple needing more time to develop innovative health management features.
Interestingly, Apple's upcoming Watch series 10 is rumoured to feature some design changes and several new features. According to reports, the upcoming Apple Watch Series X is expected to launch with an updated heart rate and ECG sensor that will enable new health features like sleep apnea detection.
Sleep apnea detection has been long rumoured for the Series 10, but it was believed to rely on blood oxygen monitoring, a feature that is disabled in the current-generation due to patent issues. The new Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to have a larger display and a slimmer design.
The US-based tech giant might also improve its water resistance, making it suitable for high-speed water sports up to 20 meters deep. It may also get the Depth app, which was first available on the Apple Watch Ultra.
Apple Watch Series Series 10 will feature an upgraded S10 chip and a new OLED display that uses less power. The overall design of the Apple Watch Series 10 is said to be similar to the Apple Watch Series 9.