Apple Watch SE 3 and More Seemingly Confirmed by Last-Minute Leak

[MacRumors]

A private account on X with a proven track record today shared alleged details about upcoming Apple Watch and iPad Pro models.

Here are the alleged devices that the account mentioned:

• Apple Watch Series 11 with a chip based on the same architecture as the S9 and S10 chips in previous Apple Watch models
• Apple Watch Ultra 3 with a chip based on the same architecture as the S9 and S10 chips
• Apple Watch SE 3 with a chip based on the same architecture as the S9 and S10 chips
• Four new iPad Pro configurations with the M5 chip

All three of the Apple Watch models listed above are expected to be unveiled during Apple's so-called "Awe Dropping" event on Tuesday, September 9, while iPad Pro models with the M5 chip will likely be announced in October.

All of these devices were already rumored, but this leak serves as even more evidence that an Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3 will be unveiled alongside the Apple Watch Series 11. Last year, the Apple Watch Series 10 was the only new model, although the Apple Watch Ultra 2 did receive a new black titanium option.

The current Apple Watch SE was released in 2022, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched in 2023, so those models have not always been updated annually.

As we already reported, based on information discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, all of the new Apple Watch models will likely be equipped with an S11 chip that is similar to the S9 and S10 chips in previous Apple Watch models. There is precedent for this, as the S6, S7, and S8 chips were all based on the same architecture.

Related Reading:

• Everything Rumored for the Apple Watch Series 11
• Apple Watch Ultra 3: Eight Reasons to Upgrade
• Apple Watch SE 3 Coming Soon: What to Expect

Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of Apple's announcements this week.

Article Link: Apple Watch SE 3 and More Seemingly Confirmed by Last-Minute Leak

 

[jz0309]

Nothing new here, just another "leak", a "last minute leak".
I still doubt that the SE3 will be announced on Tuesday

 

[munpip214]

Guess I will wait for the 12 or U4

 

[dominiongamma]

Sounds like the ultra wasn’t a big upgrade as expected. I’ll wait for the U4

 

[dcingie]

It’s insulting that they’re releasing an s11, which is the same as the S10, which is the same as the S9. Two year old tech at modern technology prices. Not future proofed at all. Scummy, tbh.

 

[jctevere]

Not sure how I feel about this.

While part of me is glad that the Apple Watch Ultra and iPad Pro M1 I bought a few years ago is still basically the same as the latest and greatest and I can save money, the other part of me was hoping there would be substantial new sensors / features or architecture for the Ultra or iPad Pro which would make me want to upgrade.

i feel like what used to be the tech implementation cycle of “tick - tock” has recently become the tick tick tock. And for Apple, more like the tick tick tick tock (or never ending tick).

 

[segfaultdotorg]

Yay! Can't wait to get my Insider Preview sample of the iWatch Series 12 in a few weeks!

 

[svish]

Guess the Series 11 will be a minor update with some new color options. The new SE might be slightly bigger and the new Ultra should have a better display. Waiting to see what Apple will announce.

 

[Oblivious.Robot]

I was thinking of upgrading from the Apple Watch S6, but so far it's looking like another dud year of release. Might actually buy a heavily discounted S10 instead if I get a good deal.

 

[picpicmac]

It’s insulting that they’re releasing an s11

I'm not insulted. Why are you insulted?

 

[johannnn]

lol at these android fanboys. Why should a smartwatch get a new chip every year? I have the S10 and it has never ever felt laggy

 

[jecowa]

Why do iPads get the new M series chips first? I hope it’s because the M6 is coming faster than normal, and they’re saving it for the MacBook Pro.

 

[entropys]

Not sure how I feel about this.

While part of me is glad that the Apple Watch Ultra and iPad Pro M1 I bought a few years ago is still basically the same as the latest and greatest and I can save money, the other part of me was hoping there would be substantial new sensors / features or architecture for the Ultra or iPad Pro which would make me want to upgrade.

i feel like what used to be the tech implementation cycle of “tick - tock” has recently become the tick tick tock. And for Apple, more like the tick tick tick tock (or never ending tick).

The Toyota of computing.

 

[Kaptajn Haddock]

As I understand it, the processor power is the same in s9, s10 and s11, but the chip is getting smaller and maybe more energy efficient with each number increment? Otherwise it can't be legal to sell it as an upgraded chip, which is what customers will automatically think with a number increase each year. I think the Apple watch is a hard sell now for existing customers, as its getting more difficult to come up with new useable features. I think Apple knows this, and that is why they start having software features only working on the latest models, as its becoming more and more difficult to add new meaningful hardware features. A big upgrade would be dramatically improved battery life. Perhaps we will get that this year due to the new Apple modem chip?

 

[munpip214]

Why do iPads get the new M series chips first? I hope it’s because the M6 is coming faster than normal, and they’re saving it for the MacBook Pro.

Smaller chips naturally get better yield. This helps improve the program so that when the bigger chips are done being designed, the process issues have been worked out and they are more profitable