Apple Watch Ultra 3 Expected to Launch in 2025 with Major Upgrades After Two-Year Gap

Apple is set to release the Apple Watch Ultra 3 later this year, marking the end of a nearly two-year hiatus since the last significant update to the Ultra lineup. Analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities Hong Kong has indicated that both the Apple Watch Series 11 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will likely debut alongside the new iPhone 17 series, following Apple’s usual launch pattern. The Ultra 3 model follows a year in which Apple did not introduce a new version, opting instead to add a black titanium color option to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Industry experts, including Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, suggest that the Ultra 3 could feature satellite connectivity and 5G capabilities, which would justify the extended development period. This release is anticipated to bring more substantial internal upgrades rather than design changes, as Apple typically maintains the same design for three generations. Additionally, Apple’s 2025 roadmap hints at the launch of a rumored HomePad tablet, with AirPods Pro 3 delayed until 2026. For users holding onto first-generation Ultra models, the upcoming release could offer meaningful enhancements after a long wait.