Apple to Launch Second-Generation Apple Watch Ultra Alongside iPhone 15 lineup This Year, But it Could be Worth Skipping

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Last year, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra with some exclusive features for professional athletes and trainers. The wearable has a heftier design than the standard Apple Watch Series 8. According to the latest, Apple is working on the second-generation model of the Apple Watch Ultra which is slated to launch later this year alongside the new Apple Watch Series 9 and iPhone 15 lineup.

In his latest Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman states that Apple plans to launch the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra model later this year. The company will also launch two size variants of the Apple Watch Series 9. In terms of design and functionality, the analyst did not share additional details. The design is expected to remain the same as it is a fairly new product and the company will stick to it for an additional year or two before making any changes.

The Apple Watch Ultra features a bigger display compared to the Series 8 and comes with a customizable Action Button. You can remap the functionality on the Apple Watch Ultra according to your need or preference. We have previously heard that the Action button will also make its way to the iPhone 15 Pro models later this year. The company will finally say goodbye to the Mute Switch and replace it with an Action Button.

As for what we can expect from the second-generation Apple Watch Ultra, the company might offer additional sensors for enhanced fitness and health tracking. The company will also update the Series 9 with additional features but will keep various differentiating elements on the Apple Watch Ultra. The display size will remain the same as well as the rest of the external design. However, the company can also incorporate a faster S9 chip based on the A15 Bionic chip for