Ten years after the debut of the first-generation Apple Watch, people are full of expectations for the Series 11, which is expected to be launched in 2025. There are rumors that major upgrades will be made to connectivity, health tracking and software, although its design may still be familiar. The following is a comprehensive understanding of the expected content.
Expected release date: September 2025
According to Apple’s traditional schedule, the Apple Watch Series 11 is likely to make its debut along with the iPhone 17 in September 2025. Industry insiders, including Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, said that despite supply chain challenges, Apple plans to maintain its usual autumn release cycle.
Design and Presentation: Refinement is better than revolution
It is expected that the Series 11 will retain the slim and square design introduced by the Series 10, featuring thinner borders and an exquisite appearance. Although people have high hopes for the MicroLED display, production delays mean that this watch may continue to use the LTPO3 OLED panel – which has already been praised for a 40% increase in wide-angle brightness.
A new color option, perhaps sky blue to match the rumored iPhone 17 series, might be the most obvious aesthetic change.
5G connection and satellite messaging
Apple’s first self-owned C1 modem, paired with Mediatek’s 5G RedCap chip, is expected to deliver faster wireless performance without sacrificing battery life. Although the speed cannot be compared with that of a smart phone, this upgrade will enable faster independent tasks.
Furthermore, Bloomberg reported that satellite text messaging might make its debut – although it might be exclusive to the Apple Watch Ultra 3.
Breakthrough in health monitoring: Blood pressure tracking
One of the most anticipated features is blood pressure monitoring, although early reports suggest that it may offer trend-based alerts rather than medical-grade readings. This will complement existing health tools such as electrocardiograms, fall detection and the rumored sleep apnea tracking.
However, due to the ongoing legal disputes with Masimo, blood oxygen sensors may still not exist in the US models, and non-invasive blood glucose monitoring will still take several years.
watchOS 12 and AI-driven health guidance
Series 11 will be launched along with watchOS 12 and may adopt a redesign inspired by visionOS and semi-transparent UI elements. One major highlight might be the AI-driven health coach, which provides personalized fitness and health advice through iOS 19.4.
Although the 1 GB RAM of the watch limits the AI processing on the device, it will utilize the intelligence driven by the iPhone to achieve smarter Siri responses and notification summaries. Fully native AI integration may require future hardware upgrades.
The road ahead
Although the Series 11 May not completely change the design, its advancements in health, connectivity and AI suggest Apple’s long-term vision for wearable technology. WWDC 2025 is expected to provide more details, and there are only a few months left until the next chapter in the history of the Apple Watch.
