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Apple Watch SE series is overdue a big design upgrade and 2025 could be the year when the company offers us that and more.
The new Watch SE model could get a new design after all these years
Apple is currently working on the third generation of its affordable smartwatch range, the Apple Watch SE, which is expected to arrive later this year. Apart from these, the tech giant is also speculated to launch the Apple Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3. However, according to reports, the upcoming smartwatches will feature a significant change in its body design.
As per the report, the Apple Watch SE is said to get a design makeover this time around. “A fresh version of the lower-end SE model will sport a new look,” it said. The company is expected to swap the aluminium shell for plastic in the forthcoming device, allowing for a variety of colour options. Also, the back panel will apparently have colourful design, reminiscent of the iPhone 5C’s plastic casing design.
While the affordable Watch SE 3 is expected to undergo design change, the high-end variants, Watch Series 11 and Watch Ultra 3 will remain unchanged, with only minor design tweaks. However, both of them will get some new features.
According to the report, the next-generation Watch Ultra will include satellite connectivity and 5G RedCap network access. Both the Series 11 and the Ultra 3 are also believed to include a high blood pressure detecting capability, which will help users detect hypertension risks, similar to the current sleep apnea detection feature on the Apple Watch.
Furthermore, it suggests that the tech giant is also working on a redesigned Health app, an AI-powered coaching service and new functionalities for the AirPods. Notably, the company has not refreshed its entire Apple Watch lineup since 2022, when it launched the Watch SE 2, Series 8 and the Ultra.
Apple unveiled the Watch SE 2 back in 2022 for Rs 29,999 in India. The device offered a Retina OLED display and a powered by S8 processor. It includes a crash detection feature, cellular connectivity, an optical heart rate sensor, fall detection and an emergency SOS functionality.