The Apple Watch is set to receive a significant redesign in 2027 or 2028, according to a leaker known as Instant Digital. This major overhaul will introduce a new band attachment system, freeing up internal space for a larger battery and breaking compatibility with existing bands. The leaker advises anyone planning a 2027 purchase to hold off on buying extra bands. This development aligns with Apple's three-year design cadence, which has seen the original model through to the Series 3, the Series 4 through to the Series 6, and the Series 7 to the Series 9. Apple is also evaluating next-generation OLED backplane technology for the 2027 model, while DigiTimes claims at least one high-end model is due a significant redesign, including eight sensors arranged in a ring on the underside. Apple is reevaluating the Apple Watch lineup, considering screenless fitness bands and smart rings, as well as premium variants above the Ultra and Hermès models, and cheaper options below the SE. The company is determined to reinvent the lineup in response to growing competition, with plans to make its wearables more AI-focused and an ambitious long-term revamp of the Health app. Apple also continues to develop non-invasive blood sugar detection, with a goal of shipping it by 2030.
