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Why the new Apple Watch Series 11 may be the most ambitious model we've seen yet

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Apple is slated to announce new hardware tomorrow.

Notable Apple Watch updates could be coming, according to rumors.

Blood pressure monitoring and sleep scores could be on the way.

We're hours away from Apple's annual September hardware event, where the tech giant announces its latest releases, from iPhones and iPads to AirPods and, my favorite, Apple Watches.

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Rumors are swirling about what's to come on the next generation of Apple Watches, which include the Series 11, Ultra 3, and maybe even the SE 3.

Apple's latest smartwatch software, WatchOS 26, gives us a few glimpses at what the Series 11 is capable of. A new Workout Buddy feature guides Apple Watch users through their workouts with encouragement, personal record announcements, and progress reports. Apple's new Liquid Glass display makes widgets, messages, and apps appear clear on the watch and mimics the display of Apple Vision Pro headset.

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