Apple will host its special event in September, where it will see fit to announce the new iPhone 15 lineup as well as the new Apple Watch models. The iPhone 15 lineup is getting its fair share of major upgrades this year in terms of hardware. While details related to the Apple Watch Series 9 are scarce, we presume that the company incorporates new sensors and minor design tweaks. Alongside the Apple Watch Series 9, it is now being reported that the upgraded Apple Watch Ultra will feature a lighter design compared to the current model.
Upcoming Apple Watch Ultra to feature a lighter design compared to current models
According to the latest rumor shared by a user named "Setsuna Digital" on Weibo, this year's Apple Watch Ultra will feature a lightweight design. The Apple Watch Ultra currently weighs 61.3 grams. If you think this is light, the 41mm Apple Watch Series 8 weighs in at only 32 grams. This means that Apple has a lot of ground to cover to make the Apple Watch Ultra lighter. The Apple Watch Ultra is significantly bigger than the Apple Watch Series 8, and the added weight is justified for a first-gen model.
Apple has a few tricks to make the forthcoming Apple Watch Ultra lighter than the current model. It was previously covered that the company could move towards using 3D-printed mechanical parts. These 3D-printed components could allow Apple to reduce the weight of the wearable significantly. It was also noted that some of the 3D-printed parts include the Digital Crown, Side, Action, and side buttons. These parts are mechanical, and it makes sense for Apple to 3D-print them. The rest of the internals could potentially be made using the same production method as the current model.
The Digital Crown and the buttons are CNC machined which makes them heavier. Using the 3D-printing technique, the company can slash the overhead material whereby making the Apple Watch Ultra lighter than the current model. Take note that it is not clear if the lightweight approach is associated with 3D-printed parts. However, 3D printing would contribute to faster production time while lowering the overall cost.
Apple will announce the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra with a faster processor and enhanced health and activity tracking sensors. Furthermore, with watchOS 10, Apple could include various exclusive features for the latest models. Additionally, a faster chip based on the A15 Bionic will boost performance on both variants of the Apple Watch.
Other than this, Apple will also announce the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models. The latter is expected to feature a grade 5 titanium finish which is stronger but lighter than stainless steel on the current models. We will be covering the event in extensive detail, so be sure to stick around.
