Apple Watch Ultra 4 set for fall redesign and upgraded health sensors

Apple is preparing to launch a significantly redesigned Apple Watch Ultra 4 this fall, marking the first major exterior change for its premium smartwatch line since its 2022 debut. The new model is also expected to feature upgraded health sensors, including a refined blood pressure notification system currently under regulatory review.

According to industry reports, the upcoming device will undergo what is described as a full redesign, though specific visual details have not been disclosed. The changes are anticipated to extend beyond aesthetics, with a significant upgrade to the device's sensing functions. Earlier indications suggested the watch could feature a new hardware layout on its back, potentially involving eight sensors arranged in a ring pattern.

A key health feature reportedly in development is a new high blood pressure notification system. This function would use the optical heart rate sensor to analyze how blood vessels respond to each heartbeat, alerting the user to abnormal patterns. The feature is said to be under evaluation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It is expected to build upon the hypertension notifications capability introduced in a previous...