The MacRumors Show 160: Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 or Wait for Next Year?
Aug 22, 2025
A deep dive into the future of the Apple Watch reveals exciting rumors about the SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3. The SE 3 could sport a larger display and new S11 chip at a lower price. The Series 11 may introduce groundbreaking health features like hypertension detection and a 'Sleep Score.' Meanwhile, Touch ID could revolutionize secure transactions on the device. Legal challenges surrounding blood oxygen monitoring are also examined, reflecting on its usage and market impact.
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Hosts' Blood Oxygen Experiences
- Dan couldn't get the updated blood oxygen workflow to actually measure; it returned immediately with no result.
- Hartley noted his older watch still uses the original blood oxygen feature so he hasn't had the new experience.
Consider Waiting For SE3
- Wait for the new SE3 if you own an older SE or value a lower price point and larger display.
- The SE3 likely brings an S11 chip and a Series 7-style larger display making it a meaningful upgrade.
SE3 Likely Reuses Older Design
- Apple may reuse older casing and displays to cut costs and speed production for SE3.
- A plastic casing was considered but likely dropped due to engineering and cost trade-offs.