206: Apple Watch’s Biggest Redesign Yet Is Coming

206: Apple Watch’s Biggest Redesign Yet Is Coming

August 14, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 206

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This episode discusses upcoming redesigns and features of the Apple Watch, including rumors about new models and technology advancements.

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss the latest Apple Watch rumors, including the return of the white ceramic Apple Watch, modest upgrades coming to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and Apple’s plans for longer battery life. Looking further ahead, rumors point to a major Apple Watch redesign in 2027 or 2028 that could introduce a new band attachment system, larger battery, new display technology, and a significant redesign of the hardware. We also discuss Apple’s broader plans for the Apple Watch lineup, including potential new form factors, display-less wearables, more premium models, AI-focused features, and the company’s long-term health ambitions. Start your business with Shopify and get everything you need to sell online and in person. Start today at https://www.shopify.com/mac

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Products: Apple Watch, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, white ceramic Apple Watch

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