What to know
What to know
Apple announced Apple Watch Ultra 4 on September 9, 2026, alongside Series 12.
The timing matched what was expected. Bloomberg and MacRumors reported in June that both watches would arrive in September with the new iPhones, the same event where Apple has launched its recent watches.
How we know this
How we know this
What changed, newest first.
Sep 9, 2026RightIt turned out as reported.
Sep 9, 20269to5MacApple announced the Ultra 4 on September 9, inside the second-half window the claim expected.
Sep 3, 20269to5MacNamed among six products expected at the September 9 event, with new health sensors
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Aug 31, 2026Android HeadlinesApple will announce the Ultra 4 alongside the Series 12 at the September 9 event
Aug 30, 2026Digital TrendsLands this fall as a relatively modest update rather than a generational change
Aug 29, 20269to5MacUltra 4 debuts next month, with the scaled-back Health app revamp possibly alongside it
Aug 26, 2026Tom's GuideTwo watches are possible in September rather than one, the Ultra 4 beside the Series 12
Aug 26, 2026Gadgets & WearablesUltra 4 is expected on September 9 alongside the Series 12 and the new iPhones
Aug 14, 2026MacRumorsBoth watches are expected next month alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable
Latest Apple Watch Ultra 4 news
Latest Apple Watch Ultra 4 news
- Apple Watch Series 12 is slightly easier to repair, but iFixit still gives it a 4 out of 10MacRumors · Oct 7, 2026
- Apple Watch Series 12 heart rate tracks a chest strap on runs but lags in the gymTom's Guide · Oct 3, 2026
- Three weeks with the Series 12: the Readiness Score works but wasn't finished at launchDC Rainmaker · Oct 2, 2026
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: same $799 price, a more accurate heart sensor, missing softwareSep 29, 2026