Apple Watch 11 rumors — release date, price, features, blood pressure monitoring and more

We're hours away from the launch of the Apple Watch Series 11, and we have you covered with all the rumored upgrades you might see today. I’ve been monitoring all the Apple Watch 11 leaks and rumors, and we're expecting a more powerful S11 chip, a 5G modem, and blood pressure monitoring, among other updates.

Here is everything I know about the forthcoming Series 11, plus a handful of educated predictions.

Apple Watch 11 biggest rumored upgrades

Apple Watch Series 11 cheat sheet: Biggest rumors

• Release date prediction: September 9, 2025
• Price prediction: $399 and up
• Design: A more energy-efficient, higher-resolution screen is possible; the basic design will likely be similar to the Series 10; a front-facing camera in the display is also possible
• Features: Blood pressure monitoring and blood-glucose tracking tools are rumored; Apple Intelligence features, including improved Siri, are possible
• Specs: Potential battery life improvements; a switch from 4G to 5G antenna is rumored; satellite texting is possible but may be reserved for the Ultra 3
• Software and chip: watchOS 26; S11 chip

Apple Watch Series 11: Price and release date predictions

Apple has confirmed a launch event for September 9th, 2025, where we will likely get our first look at the forthcoming Apple Watch Series 11, along with the iPhone 17 family, AirPods Pro 3 and more.

While the arrival of an Apple Watch SE 3 is far from certain this time around, an Apple Watch Ultra 3 seems much more likely.

The Apple Watch 11 will likely cost about the same as the Series 10, which starts at $399 for the smaller 42mm non-cellular model and $429 for the larger 46mm non-cellular device.

Apple Watch Series 11: Design predictions

There's not long to go till Apple drops its new devices, so let's jump into those juicy design-related rumors. The first is a potential upgrade to a more energy-efficient display technology, possibly LTPO or Micro-LED, although the latter now seems like a no-go.

The advantages of switching from OLED to a newer display technology are numerous and include not just better battery life but also the possibility for greater pixel density. That would result in better resolution, along with increased brightness and saturation potential.

Beyond display improvements, I wouldn't count on any other significant physical changes to the design of the Apple Watch 11 compared to the Series 10. The latest generation ushered in sleeker and lighter cases with larger displays compared to the Series 9, and I fully expect the physical dimensions of the Series 11 to be a match with the Series 10.

That said, according to a report in Bloomberg by Mark Gurman, an onboard camera could be coming to future Apple Watch models. If one does appear in the Series 11, it will most likely be hidden within the display of the device. While on the Ultra Series, Gurman says that the camera will sit along the side of the case near the crown.

Presently, no Apple Watch model supports Facetime video calls. Could the addition of a camera change that? Probably not, says Gurman. Instead, the cameras will likely power Apple's Visual Intelligence features on the watches.

Apple Watch Series 11: Possible features and specs

Following the news last month that Apple has reinstated blood oxygen monitoring to the Apple Watch Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2 in the U.S., following Apple's legal battle with rival Masimo, it's pretty likely that the Apple Watch 11 will have SpO2 monitoring. For now, it's likely that users in the U.S. will still need to look at their readings in the health app on their iPhone, rather than on their wrists like the rest of the world.

What's more, all signs point to the forthcoming crop of Apple Watches (finally) debuting a blood pressure monitoring feature. However, blood-glucose tracking still seems like a long way off.

If the rumor proves true, the latest-gen Apple Watch models could warn users if early signs of hypertension are detected. Like sleep apnea, hypertension often goes undiagnosed but is quite deadly, causing nearly 13% of all deaths worldwide, according to the WHO, making this potential new feature a very big deal.

Unfortunately, Apple recently admitted that the rollout of Siri 2.0 is behind schedule for iOS, so, a smarter Siri on watchOS may be an even longer wait.

Other possible upgrades include a move from 4G LTE to 5G tech, which would likely result in slightly faster speeds for data plan folks. There's additionally a chance that the Series 11 will support satellite messaging, however, that feature may end up being reserved for the Ultra 3 only.

We do know that the new Series 11 will launch with Apple's WatchOS 26 operating system, paired with a zippier and more efficient S12 processor.

I've been testing the Watch OS26 beta, and from a fitness point of view, the biggest upgrade is Apple's Workout Buddy feature, which uses AI to give you prompts during workouts.

That said, the public beta isn't the finished article, so there might be new metrics within watchOS 26 when it rolls out this fall. I'd love to see a daily energy score from one to 100 based on recent fitness efforts, sleep quality, and other holistic trends. I'd also love a sleep score, which is something Apple has been missing for years.

Another rumored upgrade to be excited about is the overhaul of the Health app. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has been working on a major Health app revamp, which is code-named Project Mulberry. This update will see the app give users actionable insights based on their data, as well as an AI health coach that would provide recommendations.

Apple Watch Series 11: Outlook

I'm hopeful that the Apple Watch Series 11 is the first in the brand's longest-running smartwatch line to crack the 18-hour battery life mark. Better power management by way of a more efficient display is likely the ticket to that achievement, and it'd be great to see the Series 11 offer both a better screen and greater longevity. A smartwatch editor can dream, but we don't have all that long to wait.

Stay tuned for our complete coverage of the upcoming Apple Watch launch event on September 9, 2025.

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