Apple Watch Ultra 3: release date and feature speculations

Maybe the iPhone 17 won’t be the only device Apple releases this year?

Two years after the last Apple Watch Ultra release, we might see the third-generation smartwatch launch this year.

Tech insider and X user Jukan Choi shared information that reveals the Apple Product Timeline. It shows that Apple Watch Ultra 3 may be released soon, together with two other products – Apple Watch Series 11 and HomePod 6 smart speaker.

Apple Product Timeline by Jeff Pu, GF Securities Hong Kong pic.twitter.com/jEIGMi7Twv

undefined Jukan Choi (@Jukanlosreve) June 15, 2025

While the exact release date isn’t clear yet, the new device could be launched in September, together with the release of the iPhone 17 series, which is speculated to be “scary thin.”

When it comes to expectations of the future Apple smartwatch, it’s been reported that the device could include satellite messaging as well as 5G support.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is meant for hikers, drivers, and travelers who need satellite service, especially in remote areas.

It’s known that Apple doesn’t charge iPhone users for the satellite communication feature, so the same is expected to be applied to its wearables, reports 91mobiles.

When it comes to the smartwatch's specifications, the device could be equipped with MediaTek modems.

The Watch Ultra 3 may also include a blood pressure tracking feature that indicates when a user has hypertension.