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2026 Apple Watch: Thinner Design, Doubled Health Sensors

8/17/2025

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The 2026 Apple Watch will feature a thinner body, new sensor layout, and improved battery life.
Apple intends to double the number of sensors for enhanced health tracking.
The redesign may standardize the design across all Apple Watch models, including Ultra and SE.
The Apple Watch SE is expected to receive an update, as it hasn't been refreshed since 2022.

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Story summary

The 2026 Apple Watch will feature a thinner body, new sensor layout, and improved battery life.
Apple intends to double the number of sensors for enhanced health tracking.
The redesign may standardize the design across all Apple Watch models, including Ultra and SE.
The Apple Watch SE is expected to receive an update, as it hasn't been refreshed since 2022.