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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is easily one of the best smartwatch models in 2026 and Apple’s best smartwatch for battery life, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning out potential Apple Watch Ultra 4 upgrades. In fact, a new Ultra model could debut as soon as this fall.I’ve been tracking all Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors ever since the arrival of the Ultra 3 last fall, and there are quite a few juicy ones to chew on, including hints of a massive redesign, new health tech, and even better battery performance.Here’s everything we think we know about the Apple Watch Ultra 4, so far.Apple Watch Ultra 4: Possible price and launch date
(Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)The lapse between Apple Watch Ultra refreshes varies from one to two years, which means an Ultra 4 could debut this fall… or it might not arrive until fall 2027.In terms of price, Cupertino has kept the cost of the Ultra series consistent ever since the first model debuted in 2022. Unfortunately, given inflation — $799 in 2022 is roughly equivalent to $885 in 2026 dollars — there’s a good chance we will see some sort of price hike for the Ultra 4, in my humble opinion.Pricier smartwatches aren't unprecedented either: Garmin sells numerous models that cost more than the Ultra 3, including the excellent Garmin Fenix 8.Apple Watch Ultra 4: Design rumors
