If you’ve been holding out for a completely new look for the Apple Watch, you might need to settle in for a long wait. A new rumor suggests that the next major redesign for Apple’s popular wearable may not arrive until 2028.
This report comes from the Chinese leaker Instant Digital on the social media platform Weibo. According to their post, Apple’s plans for the next couple of years are set to be conventional. The post suggests the new design won’t be announced until “the year after the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.” The original iPhone was launched in 2007, making its 20th anniversary in 2027. This places the rumored Apple Watch redesign squarely in 2028.
This new timeline dampens hopes for a redesign any time soon. Instant Digital claims the Apple Watch series for next year (2026) will be “conventional” and that the plan for the year after (2027) is “not certain.” This implies that the iterative update cycle will continue for at least one more generation, and possibly two.
Rumors have circulated about a thinner case, flatter sides, or even a new magnetic band system. While the current design is iconic, many users are ready for the “next big thing.” This report suggests Apple may be focusing on internal health sensor upgrades and performance boosts for the foreseeable future, saving a major design overhaul for later in the decade.
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