Hi, is it true that Ultra will not get any refreshed model this year or next year? If yes, I will buy an Ultra soon.

If the MicroLED display is the only expected new feature, then maybe not?

Apple is working on an updated version of the Apple Watch Ultra that has an improved microLED display, but the device won't launch until the second half of 2025, according to information shared by display analyst Ross Young.

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/04/27/apple-...%20Ross%20Young.

i doubt a new Ultra will surface this year, next year probably.

if you need one, don't think - just get it.

once you have it on your wrist, you will understand why you've made the decision haha!

Yeap don’t think there will be ultra 2 this year, not even sure what else can they upgrade, it’s overkill as of now..they probably focus more on series 9/10

Yeah, I read about this.

I am having S6 now and seeing my partner is using Ultra makes me wanna have one myself too.

I got it even when my S7 was only a few months old. Just do it!

My sis is waiting in line for me to retire my S6 and she will just take it.
OK, I will buy one then.

One person buy watch, two people happy.

The battery for S6 can't last long anymore, that's the reason I wanted to change to Ultra. Since she is OK, then take it.

Just go and buy. wont regret it

Got mine last week with alpine loop

Yes, I will.
I like it so much.

Hi. Has anyone with celcom using Numbershare ever had this issue with AWU or any cellular watch? Seems like there’s no solution to this, i can’t setup my mobile network with the celcom. And celcom also don’t know how to sort it out. Nearly a month & 7 reports i’ve made plus 2 bluecube visit. Thinking of porting out to maxis already

IMOS just launched a matte version, which I prefer over the shiny/chrome finish, same price. Wifey prefer the shiny so we swapped



Matte close up:

Looking for a low data or long life plan for the watch. Has anyone tried any eSIM + pakej perpaduan on any network on the watch yet?

If you are using Maxis, from what I know, you can pay a small sum to add an additional device to your existing plan.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — the Apple Watch Ultra is the best Apple Watch to buy if you’re serious about running. From the watchOS 9 updates that allow you to build tempo sessions and recognize when you get to a running track, to the all-important action button that allows you to pause your run without taking your gloves off. I’ve run with the Apple Watch Ultra for a year now, and it’s a great gadget, but it hasn’t truly replaced my Garmin watch.

When it came to the London Marathon this year, another Tom’s Guide editor and I put the Garmin Forerunner 965 and the Apple Watch Ultra to the test over 26.2 miles. While the Apple Watch had a bright screen, and both coped well with the GPS challenge of Canary Wharf’s skyrise buildings, the Garmin was a clear winner for one key reason — its battery life.

I want complete confidence that my watch will last from the minute my early-morning alarm goes off to eat my pre-race porridge, until I take my final sip of celebratory wine in the pub, with my medal draped around my neck. The Forerunner 965 lasts 31 hours in GPS mode without music and 8.5 hours in GPS mode with music. Meanwhile, with everything on, the Ultra has a battery life of around 12 hours.

So, with the rumored Apple Watch Ultra 2 dropping in a couple of weeks, here’s what Apple would need to do to finally make me switch from Garmin for good:

A better battery life
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, Apple needs to up its game if it wants to keep up with the likes of Garmin, Polar, and Coros in the adventure watch space. At the moment, I have the Garmin Epix Pro strapped to my wrist. Garmin claims that the Epix will last up to 6 days with the display always on; if you turn on GPS, it will last up to 30 hours, and if you turn everything on and listen to music, you’ll get 9 hours out of the watch. There are ways to stretch the endurance up to 14 days when using GPS, though its accuracy will be lower.

With everything on, the Ultra has a battery life of 12 hours. In Apple’s new battery-life-saving mode, you can reduce the frequency of GPS and heart rate readings if you're going to be away from an outlet for a while and get 60 hours of battery life, but if you’re heading away for a weekend marathon, you’ll almost definitely need to pack your charger.

I’m someone who cannot comprehend charging my watch as much as my phone, and while I appreciate the smartwatch capabilities of the Ultra, the battery life needs to be boosted before it becomes my go-to running watch.

More strap options
Over a year of testing, I’ve struggled to find an Apple Watch Ultra band that works for me. The Alpine loop looked wonderful, with its bright orange, hey-look-at-me design, but I never got to grips with the G-hook, which makes it a little fiddly to get on and off. The Trail Loop is definitely the most comfortable of the three bands to wear and to get on and off and was my go-to, but both the Trail and the Alpine had the same issue — they looked grubby very quickly, and they stayed wet for a while after swims, runs in the rain, or in the shower. With both, I ended up removing the watch to shower, or wash up, which isn’t the end of the world, but is a little annoying.

Lastly, the Ocean Band is designed for water sports. I liked the material of this band and found it far less irritating than the material straps when wet, but it wasn’t the most comfortable for day-to-day wear. This strap is designed to fit over a wetsuit, so there was a lot of material to try and tuck away. Read more about all the Apple Watch Ultra straps here.

Ideally, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will have some more strap options for fussy runners like me. This wouldn’t be a difficult fix, just give me a silicone sports strap over a soggy material band any day.

A smaller screen
This is a pipe dream, but I’d love the opportunity to get the Apple Watch Ultra in a smaller screen size. While the 1.92-inch screen is undoubtedly bright and beautiful, on my wrists, the large bezel dug into my wrist bone, making the watch a little heavy and uncomfortable to wear 24/7.

The ability to pause my rings
Last, but by no means least, all of the best Apple Watches need the option to pause your rings. Whether you’re a recreational runner or an athlete, there are times when you cannot train due to injury, the need to properly recover, a pregnancy, or simply travel to a race or training camp. While Garmin watches give you the option to pause your training status during an injury or pregnancy, Apple doesn’t. To really be able to compete with other watches on the market, Apple needs a more holistic view of training, as getting to the start line injury-free is far more important than closing your rings.

Of course, we’re not 100% sure that Apple is, indeed, launching a newer version of its adventure watch. All should become clear at Apple’s Wonderlust event on September 12.

Source: I'm a runner — Apple Watch Ultra 2 needs these 3 things to beat Garmin

Wait, I suddenly read that Ultra 2 will be announced next week? Apple will make me "broke." I haven't bought the Ultra yet, so I will buy one if U2 is coming.

In case you missed the big announcement, Apple has confirmed that this year's Apple September event will take place on Tuesday, September 12, and we've been dissecting Apple's invite for clues as to what we can expect to see unveiled.

We’re likely to see a plethora of new devices, including the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, two higher-end models, presumably a Pro and Pro Max, and next gen AirPods. However, in my capacity as TechRadar’s Fitness, Wellness and Wearables Editor, I’m most interested in the Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, both of which are reportedly landing this year.

I believe the tagline Apple has chosen for the even – 'Wonderlust', an obvious play on 'wanderlust' – is a veiled reference to, at the very least, the Ultra 2. The original Apple Watch Ultra impressed us enough to earn a place on our list of the best Apple Watch entries last year due to its sturdy, rugged construction, improved GPS capabilities and new action button mechanic.

This action button was engineered for use during exercise or adventuring, making it easier to operate the watch while wearing gloves, control the watch while underwater (especially if you’re a diver – the watch is also a working dive computer), or signal for help thanks to its programmable functionality.

Thanks to leaks from notable sources such as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we’re pretty sure an Ultra 2 is on the cards for this year’s presentation alongside the Watch 9. It’s likely to be a fairly minor upgrade, but I believe Apple will be leaning pretty heavily on the adventuring aspects of the Watch, even if I have nothing else to go on other than the logo and that cryptic tagline.


Wanderlust – defined as 'a strong desire to travel' – is a word that’s become a touchstone or keyword for travel bloggers everywhere, and those who love the scent of adventure in their nostrils will have their interest piqued by Apple's play on it. It’s not hard to believe that the Ultra 2 will be packing even more adventurous features. It’s likely to be lighter thanks to 3D-printed parts, for one, retaining the same tough titanium construction and hardened glass.

The hardened glass could be referenced by the Apple logo dissolving into grains of sand, or it might be a reference to being able to use the Watch in ever-more extreme environments, such as snowy or desert climes. The GPS is getting as good as it can be, and it’s certainly up there with the systems on the best Garmin watches, but one key area where the Ultra 2 could improve, as ever, is battery life. Most Garmin, Coros, Polar and other watches that are tailor-made for adventure and triathlons are engineered to last for weeks, not 36 hours.

To see the Apple Watch Ultra 2 get 48 hours battery life, and 52 hours on a reduced ‘expedition’ mode, would mean it would last over the course of a multi-day event in the wilderness involving camping or hiking, pushing the limits of what’s been possible for Apple in the past. This upgrade is top of my list, and although it’s ambitious, it would certainly cement the Ultra’s place in the adventure watch canon. As things stand, battery anxiety would prevent me using it on a camping trip, swapping to my trusty Garmin Instinct Crossover instead.

The emphasis on travel and wanderlust, if my guesses are correct, is also likely to extend to the iPhone 15’s camera setup, which could offer new ways to capture impressive-looking landscape shots. If the iPhone 15’s high-end models are just as robust as the watch, you’d have a combination of devices that you can take into any climate, ready to measure your progress, navigate your surroundings, and capture inspiring content.

Of course, this is all conjecture, speculation, guesswork, and, in some cases, a bit of a pipe-dreaming. But at the very least I think it's likely that the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will be a bit lighter, and that the quoted battery life will extend to 42 hours from 36. Those upgrades alone would cement its place among the best running watches.

Source: Apple's September Event name looks like a cryptic Apple Watch Ultra 2 reference

I've to sit quietly with my Ultra and pretend I didn't see anything about a U2. Still have to get a 15 Pro Max to replace my 12PM, shiver to think that I'd "need" an Ultra2 as well.