A new wave of Apple Watch models is launching soon. Apple Watch Ultra 3 will rightfully get a lot of attention, but there’s a new Apple Watch Series 11 coming too—here are the rumored new features.
#1: Upgraded S11 SiP
Where the iPhone uses A-class chips like A18, and Macs and iPads often use M-class like M4, the Apple Watch has an S-class SiP (“System in Package”).
Last year, Apple Watch Series 10 debuted a new S10 SiP. While Apple doesn’t always have new SiPs ready annually, recent leaks indicated S11 is indeed coming this year.
The Apple Watch Series 11’s S11 SiP should offer performance improvements that are especially key for new AI features coming in watchOS 26. It may even enable some new exclusive capabilities, as SiP updates sometimes do.
#2: High blood pressure detection
Health and fitness are among the core reasons many users wear an Apple Watch. And this year, Apple is expected to ship a big new health addition.
High blood pressure detection is reportedly coming with Apple Watch Series 11.
The feature will be enabled by new sensors added to the Watch, and alert users to potential hypertension. Mark Gurman explains:
The blood-pressure feature…is designed to work in a similar way to Apple’s sleep apnea detector. It won’t give users specific readings — such as diastolic or systolic levels — but it will inform them that they may be in a state of hypertension.
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