Introduction: Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will delay the release of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 until 2025, along with an updated Apple Watch SE.
Apple’s Latest Unveiling: Apple recently introduced the Apple Watch Series 10 at its “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9. The Series 10 features a lightweight Polished Titanium finish and will be available from September 20.
No Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2024: Aligning with Kuo’s earlier predictions, Apple did not announce a successor to the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which was introduced last year.
Kuo’s Predictions: Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at TF Securities, initially predicted in October 2023 that Apple would skip a 2024 release for the Watch Ultra 3, pushing it to 2025.
Expected Launch Date: According to Kuo’s latest statements, both the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the third-generation Apple Watch SE are slated for a third-quarter 2025 launch.
iPhone 17 Launch Connection: These new models are expected to debut alongside the iPhone 17 series, which will replace the iPhone 16 lineup launched this year.
Delayed Development: Kuo had mentioned in 2023 that Apple had not yet started developing a new Watch Ultra model, which aligns with Apple’s decision to skip a 2024 update.
Bloomberg’s Prediction: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also predicted that Apple would only introduce new color options for the Watch Ultra 2 rather than a new model.
Impact on Shipments: Kuo’s analysis suggests that Apple skipping a 2024 Watch Ultra release could lead to a 30% year-on-year drop in flagship watch shipments.
Apple Watch SE Refresh: The third-generation Apple Watch SE, which hasn’t been updated since its second-generation launch, is also expected to arrive in 2025.
Conclusion: As Apple continues to align its smartwatch launches with major product cycles, fans will have to wait until 2025 to see new updates for both the Apple Watch Ultra and SE series.
Leslie Rajan 
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