A major Apple Watch redesign may be coming
Also, a ceramic version is probably coming back.
By • August 10, 2026
Apple Watch Ultra might not be the most powerful Apple Watch in a year or two. Credit: Apple
Apple is considering a major overhaul of its Apple Watch, though what exactly that means is still very uncertain.
1. 2026 Modest Upgrades
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that the company’s next Apple Watch versions that are coming out this year will only get “modest upgrades,” which includes a performance boost, new colors and bands, health and fitness upgrades, and – possibly – a ceramic case variant, though it’s unclear whether that’ll happen this or next year.
2. Future Bigger Changes
In the future, however, bigger changes are in the works. According to Gurman, Apple is looking into wearables of all sorts, including ones with no displays, and those with different types of screens and various sizes.
3. New Premium and Cheaper Models
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Yes, that’s pretty vague, but when you consider that Apple Watch has pretty much looked the same since day one, it would be a pretty big move by Apple.
Apple is also reportedly considering premium models “beyond the Ultra and Hermes variants,” as well as cheaper models than the Apple Watch SE.
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Is Apple planning a major Apple Watch redesign?
Apple is considering a major overhaul of its Apple Watch, though what exactly that means is still very uncertain.
Will the ceramic Apple Watch return?
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says a ceramic case variant is possibly coming, though it’s unclear whether that’ll happen this or next year.
What upgrades are expected for Apple Watch in 2026?
The 2026 models are expected to get modest upgrades including a performance boost, new colors and bands, and health and fitness upgrades.
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