Rumour · not confirmed by Apple

Apple Watch Series 13 and Ultra 5

New Apple Watch models are expected in September 2027 as usual. Leakers disagree on whether a redesign comes in 2027 or 2028.

ExpectedSeptember 2027

Overall confidenceHigh

Claims tracked6

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Every claim, with sources

High confidence

September 2027 launch.

Apple has refreshed the Watch every September for years.

Source: MacRumors Apple Watch roundup

Low confidence

A redesign with a new band attachment system that frees room for a bigger battery.

One leaker (Instant Digital); other reports say no redesign before 2028.

First reported Jun 30, 2026 · Source: MacRumors · MacRumors Apple Watch roundup

Low confidence

Touch ID.

Code hinted at it in 2025, but a leaker said in May 2026 Apple is unlikely to add it.

First reported Aug 19, 2025 · Source: MacRumors · MacRumors Apple Watch roundup

Medium confidence

A more power-efficient OLED display using LG Display's HMO backplane.

One supply-chain report (The Elec); not yet validated for mass production.

First reported Jun 2, 2026 · Source: MacRumors

Low confidence

Apple is prioritising bigger batteries and more advanced health sensors.

Single leaker (Instant Digital).

First reported May 11, 2026 · Source: MacRumors

Medium confidence

No non-invasive blood glucose monitoring yet; it is still years away.

Mark Gurman; repeated in 2026 reports.

First reported Mar 30, 2025 · Source: MacRumors · MacRumors

High: several reliable reporters or supply-chain evidence agree. Medium: one reliable reporter, or several weaker ones. Low: a single leaker or an unclear source. After launch we mark each claim confirmed or busted.