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Apple Watch SE 3 and More Seemingly Confirmed by Last-Minute Leak

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A private account on X with a proven track record today shared alleged details about upcoming Apple Watch and iPad Pro models.

Apple Watch SE 3 Mock Feature
Here are the alleged devices that the account mentioned:

  • Apple Watch Series 11 with a chip based on the same architecture as the S9 and S10 chips in previous Apple Watch models
  • Apple Watch Ultra 3 with a chip based on the same architecture as the S9 and S10 chips
  • Apple Watch SE 3 with a chip based on the same architecture as the S9 and S10 chips
  • Four new iPad Pro configurations with the M5 chip

All three of the Apple Watch models listed above are expected to be unveiled during Apple's so-called "Awe Dropping" event on Tuesday, September 9, while iPad Pro models with the M5 chip will likely be announced in October.

All of these devices were already rumored, but this leak serves as even more evidence that an Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3 will be unveiled alongside the Apple Watch Series 11. Last year, the Apple Watch Series 10 was the only new model, although the Apple Watch Ultra 2 did receive a new black titanium option.

The current Apple Watch SE was released in 2022, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched in 2023, so those models have not always been updated annually.

As we already reported, based on information discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, all of the new Apple Watch models will likely be equipped with an S11 chip that is similar to the S9 and S10 chips in previous Apple Watch models. There is precedent for this, as the S6, S7, and S8 chips were all based on the same architecture.

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dcingie
8 months ago
It’s insulting that they’re releasing an s11, which is the same as the S10, which is the same as the S9. Two year old tech at modern technology prices. Not future proofed at all. Scummy, tbh.
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Happy_John
8 months ago

It’s insulting that they’re releasing an s11, which is the same as the S10, which is the same as the S9. Two year old tech at modern technology prices. Not future proofed at all. Scummy, tbh.
Apple sells consumer products. You're insulted because they are not selling you something that doesn't exist?

That's not really logical. "I'm insulted because it isn't raining." It's just not raining.

It's a spec bump, because Apple wants "updated products" to keep shareholders and marketeers happy. They're not demanding someone with an AW10 buy an AW11 - that's only in your head. Like toothpaste, it's always going to be "new and improved".

But you are insulted because they won't sell you something they haven't made yet. This is a weird logic that really doesn't make any sense if you think of Apple as a company who sells consumer goods, just like any other company that sells consumer goods.

Apple isn't an ideology or a lifestyle, past the marketing they're not offering anything other than the goods and services they sell.

You're only "insulted" because you're putting Apple in a separate, non-existant category, and not treating Apple as what it is - they make stuff and they sell it.

If you don't like one of their products, and you don't think it's worth buying, then don't buy it.

There's no reason to be insulted.
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picpicmac
8 months ago

It’s insulting that they’re releasing an s11
I'm not insulted. Why are you insulted?
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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jctevere
8 months ago
Not sure how I feel about this.

While part of me is glad that the Apple Watch Ultra and iPad Pro M1 I bought a few years ago is still basically the same as the latest and greatest and I can save money, the other part of me was hoping there would be substantial new sensors / features or architecture for the Ultra or iPad Pro which would make me want to upgrade.

i feel like what used to be the tech implementation cycle of “tick - tock” has recently become the tick tick tock. And for Apple, more like the tick tick tick tock (or never ending tick).
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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dominiongamma
8 months ago
Sounds like the ultra wasn’t a big upgrade as expected. I’ll wait for the U4
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Oblivious.Robot
8 months ago
I was thinking of upgrading from the Apple Watch S6, but so far it's looking like another dud year of release. Might actually buy a heavily discounted S10 instead if I get a good deal.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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