Apple Watch SE 3 will only arrive later in 2025. Concept graphic: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Like the rumored smart home hub, the refreshed Apple Watch SE might not launch as soon as initially expected. A new report claims the Apple Watch SE will only debut in the second half of the year.
Apple will supposedly give its cheapest smartwatch a big redesign this year, launching it with a new look.
Apple Watch could have an Ultra-good year in 2025. Image: Cult of Mac
2025 should be an Ultra year for the Apple Watch. In an unusual move, Apple only launched the Apple Watch Series 10 this year. It kept the Ultra 2 around, only releasing a new black titanium colorway.
But next year won’t be all about Apple’s most expensive smartwatch. For more budget-conscious customers, the third-gen Apple Watch SE should arrive in 2025.
The iPhone 16 Pro's new desert titanium finish looks disappointingly demure. Photo: Cult of Mac
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Griffin takes the wraps off his new iPhone 16 Pro in desert titanium — and he doesn’t like what he sees. The new “color” revealed in his iPhone 16 Pro unboxing fails to knock our socks off.
Still, there’s plenty to talk about, though, including the new Camera Control and how third-party case manufacturers are coping with it.
Also on The CultCast:
The new satin black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 on the other hand … smokin’! It’s enough to make a guy upgrade for the color alone.
The first AirPods 4 reviews say the active noise cancellation works surprisingly well. They’re on Erfon’s list.
New delays hit the rumored plastic Apple Watch SE and the first MacBook Pros with OLED screens.
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But the Apple Watch Ultra lineup could finally get a black titanium shade. Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple might not launch the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at its iPhone 16 event Monday. Instead, the company supposedly will simply refresh the Apple Watch Ultra 2 with a new black color option.
The second-gen Apple Watch Ultra packed modest upgrades over its predecessor. But this year, Apple will take an odd approach and not update its Ultra smartwatch at all.
A slimmer Apple Watch Series 10 could be one of the wearables revealed September 9. Image: concept_central/Cult of Mac
Both Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch SE 3 could be among the many products on the agenda for Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event on September 9. The situation with Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a bit more murky, however.
And speaking of murky, we don’t know whether any of these will offer blood oxygen monitoring in units sold in the United States.
If you're on a budget and new to Apple Watch or upgrading from a really old one, Series 6 is a keeper. Photo: Leander Kahney/Cult of Mac
Apple Watch SE and SE2 are great, affordable smart watches. But with the killer deals on grade A refurbished Apple Watches like Series 6,7 and 8 that Amazon bargain site Woot! offers this week, why not go for a wearable with more features than the budget models?
Act fast, though — the deals, which also include Apple Watch SE plus Series 4 and 5 — and and appealing variety of choices of models and colors — end Tuesday, August 27, at 10 p.m. Pacific.
Boring colors might be thing of the past with Apple Watch SE 3. Concept graphic: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
The Apple Watch SE 3 will come in a plastic casing, if a noted source of Apple insider info is correct. Skipping the usual aluminum case will allow the wearable to come in a broad array of colors, potentially making it more appealing to younger buyers.
It’ll also likely be cheaper to make, which is important for Apple’s budget wearable.
Gifting an Apple Watch for the holidays? We'll help you find the perfect pick. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Apple Watch is almost an essential for any iPhone owner these days, so it makes the perfect gift for anyone who doesn’t already own one. It’s also one of the more affordable Apple devices you can buy with a range of options to choose from that start at just $249 (or even less if you shop around).
In this buying guide, we’ll help you choose the right Apple Watch for you or for someone else, help you find the best prices, and highlight some of the best Apple Watch accessories you can get.
We already know quite a bit about What to expect from Apple Watch Series 9. And Apple Watch Ultra 2 as well. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
Apple will unveil the next generation of Apple Watch on Tuesday at its Wonderlust event, but you don’t have to wait to find out what the new wearables will offer: Many of the details have leaked out already.
Here’s what we know about Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the next Apple Watch SE.
Apple's Far Out Event delivered plenty of hardware and some solid surprises. Image: Cult of Mac/Apple
Apple definitely over-delivered with Wednesday’s Far Out event. The rumor mill’s constant churn of leaks and speculation gave us a solid framework for our expectations, but Cupertino’s hardware and software wizards still whipped out a few surprises.
Here’s everything you need to know about the iPhone 14 lineup, second-gen AirPods Pro and the 2022 Apple Watch models — including that hot new Ultra version for extreme athletes (and couch potatoes with solid credit ratings).
The new Apple Watch SE is faster...and cheaper! Photo: Apple
At its Far Out event, Apple announced the updated Apple Watch SE 2. The new model shares some of the core features of the Apple Watch Series 8, including the S8 SiP.
Despite the upgrades, the 2022 Apple Watch SE is cheaper than the model it replaces.
A new top-of-the-line Apple Watch Pro allegedly coming in 2022 will have a flat screen and a titanium body. Concept: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac
You don’t have to wait until September to get the details on the next-gen Apple Watch. Many of them leaked out already.
Here’s what to expect out of the upcoming Series 8, and a new “extreme sports” Apple Watch. An updated Apple Watch SE is also supposedly in the offing.
You can get great deals right now on Apple Watch 7 and SE. Photo: Apple
Various discounts across the Apple Watch lineup appeared Thursday, including Apple Watch SE hitting an all-time low price on Amazon for the first time and models of Apple Watch Series 7 reaching or returning to all-time low prices.
Act fast, though — these deals often don’t last long.
Apple Watch Series 3 was a great smartwatch in its day. But that day was in 2017. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple Watch Series 3 is still in Apple’s product lineup but you should avoid it. It’s so near the end of its product life that it’s not a good value even at $199.
There’s another Apple wearable that costs just a bit more and isn’t about to ride off into the sunset.
Bag yours before the discounts disappear. Photo: Apple
Pick up Apple Watch SE at its lowest ever price after a generous $60 discount from Amazon. Prices start at $219 — down from $279 — for a limited time only.
Stock is selling fast, so bag yours before they’re gone or the discounts disappear.
Apple Watch SE is more affordable, too. Screenshots: Cult of Mac
Apple Watch pricing today fell in the United Kingdom as the Series 7 refresh was made available to preorder. The newest models, which start at £369 as opposed to £379, are more affordable than Apple Watch Series 6 was last year.
A finance and accounting student in Finland uses this computer setup. Photo: [email protected]
Finland-based student and photographer Lauri Rämä pores over finance and accounting texts in hopes of getting a Master’s degree. He uses his spare and simple MacBook Pro computer setup mainly for studying and editing, he said.
Apple Watch Series 6 is the best selling smartwatch in the world. Photo: Graham Bower/Cult of Mac
Apple Watch recently passed an important milestone. There are now 100 million of them in active use according to a market analysis firm. And more than 50 million Americans have one.
The user base is one of the most important measurements of a product’s success. It shows how many people are actively using a device, as opposed to buying one, disliking it, then dumping it in a drawer.
The Apple Watch Series 7 will boast a faster processor, better wireless connectivity, and a new, improved screen, says a new report from Bloomberg. The screen will have thinner bezels and a “new lamination technique that brings the display closer to the front cover.” This would be the first Apple Watch form factor redesign since 2018.
However, a body temperature sensor that was planned for this year’s update has supposedly been pushed back to the 2022 iPhone. Meanwhile, a rumored blood sugar sensor for monitoring glucose levels is reported as still being several years away.
Don't splash out for a new model just yet. Image: Killian Bell/Cult of Mac
Is your Apple Watch stuck in Power Reserve mode following Apple’s recent watchOS 7.2 and 7.3 updates? You might be able to get it repaired for free. Here’s how to find out if you’re eligible.