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A new Apple Watch Ultra with a larger 2.1-inch display will be released in 2024, according to a report today from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, citing industry sources. This lines up with information shared last month by Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities.

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The current Apple Watch Ultra has around a 1.93-inch display, so the 2024 model would have nearly a 10% larger screen and would likely become the first Apple Watch with over a 50mm case size. The new Ultra is also expected to be the first Apple Watch to adopt microLED display technology, resulting in higher brightness, decreased power consumption, and improved contrast ratio compared to current models with OLED displays.

It's unclear if an Apple Watch Ultra update is planned for 2023.

Taiwanese research firm TrendForce today reported that microLED technology could allow for Apple to offer future products with "game-changing product innovations," ranging from foldable and rollable iPhone models to fully transparent AR glasses.

microLED display production costs are currently high, so Apple's transition to the technology will likely take many years to be completed.

In the meantime, Apple is still completing a transition to OLED displays across its product lineup. The first Apple device with an OLED display was the Apple Watch in 2015, while the iPhone started moving to OLED in 2017. Rumors suggest the first MacBook Air and iPad Pro models with OLED displays will be released in 2024.

Article Link: Apple Watch Ultra With Nearly 10% Larger Display Rumored to Launch Next Year
 
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Yeah I would of brought it if the screen was actually bigger, the bezels are horrible, the normal Apple Watch needs a bigger screen
 
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I am all for it. I love the size of the Ultra. They could easily go to a 52mm display. Love the bigger screen and bigger look. For tall people or those with a large wrist the Ultra is great.
The ultra does not have a bigger screen compared with the normal Apple Watch it shows the same content, it’s just got bigger bezels and case
 
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Right?! Who keeps asking apple for larger displays?

Me. I would love a larger Apple Watch, 52mm on the Ultra I think would be great.

I want a larger iPad, 16 in display would be awesome. (Better app management to come with it of course)

And I want a larger 32in display or iMac with the resolution but not the $5000 price of the current display.

Then the iPhone, slim the bezels down and push it to a 7 in display.
 
I highly doubt anyone has looked at their AW Ultra and thought ”…Man I wish this thing was bigger” They already look comically big as it is now.
I wonder how many who think their ultra is too big are those well inside the AWU's intended audience...i.e., a camper, hunter, mega-explorer, outdoorsy person. I don't think too many of them complain since the tool helps with their hobby/interest more than the standard AW8 does.

Buying an AW ultra and not using it for anything close to its targeted use but then complaining about its size is like choosing to wear a fully stocked backpack inside all day at work then complaining about it.
 
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