Apple launched the second-generation Watch Ultra in September this year. It arrived with incremental upgrades over its predecessor. Previously as per a notable Apple analyst, the Cupertinp-based tech giant will not announce the third-generation of the Watch Ultra next year. In a new development that we have also come across previously, Apple is reportedly planning to upgrade the display on the next edition of the Watch Ultra.
Apple Watch Ultra display upgrades and launch timeline tipped
As per a Taiwanese Research firm TrendForce, Apple plans to introduce a MicroLED display on the next version of the Watch Ultra. This will replace the OLED panel on the current models. The screen size on the third-generation Watch Ultra will also be upgraded to 2.12 inches from 1.91 inches on the Watch Ultra 2.
MicroLED display panels are thinner, lighter, and power efficient while also offering more brightness compared to their OLED counterparts. Apple faces the challenge of a lower yield rate for the production of MicroLED display. Hence TrendForce estimates the cost of the panel to increase by 2.5-3 times compared to OLED. The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly working with OSRAM and LG Display for the MicroLED screen on the Watch Ultra.
The Apple Watch Ultra with MicroLED display will reportedly arrive in 2026 which is a long wait from today. In the past, several industry analysts revealed that Apple may integrate a MicroLED display on its smartwatches next year or in 2025. As usual, there are plenty of things that could change, hence readers are advised to take this report with a healthy grain of salt.
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