Apple Watch: Major redesign not coming until 2028
According to leaker Instant Digital, there will be no major design changes to the Apple Watch Series 12 next year. A redesign is not expected before 2028. In a post on the Chinese social network Weibo, the tipster said that Apple’s smartwatch lineup will not differ significantly in 2026.
Instant Digital suggested that Apple will only introduce a new design in the year following the release of the iPhone 20, which is expected to be released at the end of 2027. This claim dampens expectations that Apple might be preparing a major redesign of the Apple Watch next year.
In August, DigiTimes reported that at least one new model, slated for release in 2026, would feature “significant” changes to its external design, related to new sensors. This led to speculation that the changes could be connected to Apple’s development of non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology. However, it is assumed that this feature will not be available for several years, as Apple continues to work on miniaturization.
Apple Watch with a thinner case and magnetic band
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported some time ago on the possibility of a redesigned Apple Watch with a thinner case and a magnetic band system. While the Apple Watch Series 10 was introduced with a thinner case, a magnetic band was not included, and the Apple Watch Series 11, released earlier this year, brought no further design changes.
Leaked Apple code suggests that the company is experimenting with biometric authentication in the form of Touch ID for the 2026 models. However, it’s possible that it’s an under-display implementation that doesn’t change the watch’s external appearance.
Instant Digital has a mixed track record when it comes to leaks. The account previously revealed accurate details such as the yellow colors of the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus as well as the titanium band of the Apple Watch Ultra 2, although not all of the earlier claims proved to be true. have.
