Apple Watch Series 11: What We Know So Far
With Apple expected to unveil the Apple Watch Series 11 in September 2025, rumors are swirling about what the next-gen wearable could bring. While not officially confirmed, credible leaks and reports are painting a clearer picture.
Let’s take a closer look at the most talked-about upgrades, features, and changes to help you decide if it’s worth the wait.
Smoother Performance with the S11 Chip
The Apple Watch Series 11 will reportedly feature a new S11 chip, promising better power efficiency and speed. If true, users can expect smoother performance across fitness tracking, Siri interactions, and third-party apps.
It may not be a huge leap in speed, but more efficient battery management could be a welcome improvement over the current ~18-hour battery life.
Connectivity Upgrades: 5G RedCap
One of the more technical rumors involves 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) support. This would allow for faster and more reliable cellular connections while using less power, ideal for wearable tech like smartwatches.
If implemented, users with cellular models could experience more seamless notifications, calls, and streaming without draining their battery.
Blood Pressure Monitoring (Kind Of)
Blood pressure tracking has been long-awaited, and Series 11 may finally introduce it, but not quite as you might expect.
Rather than showing precise blood pressure numbers, the watch could alert users to trending changes or early signs of hypertension. Think of it more as a health signal than a medical-grade reading.
This would complement existing health features like ECG and heart rate monitoring.
watchOS 26 and AI Features
Series 11 is expected to ship with watchOS 26, which takes design cues from visionOS, adding translucency, depth, and a sleeker UI.
More exciting, though, is the inclusion of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered features rumored to include:
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Context-aware Siri that understands your habits
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AI Workout Buddy for smarter fitness coaching
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On-device language translation and live transcription
These features will likely be powered through iPhone pairing due to processing limitations on the watch itself.
Design Changes? Not Much (Yet)
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From what we know so far, Series 11 is expected to retain the same case sizes (41mm and 45mm) and overall design language as Series 10.
However, a new "Sky Blue" color option may be in the works. Some speculate about thinner bezels, but these are more likely to debut with Series 12 or the Ultra models.
What About Blood Glucose Tracking?
Apple has been working on non-invasive blood glucose monitoring for years, but insiders say it’s still not ready for Series 11. Expect this feature no earlier than 2026 or 2027.
Should You Wait for It?
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If you’re currently on a Series 7 or older, the Series 11 might be a solid upgrade, especially if health tracking or AI-powered features are your priority.
That said, for users of Series 9 or 10, the changes might feel incremental unless the rumored blood pressure and AI upgrades are must-haves for you.
Want to refresh your wrist in the meantime?
All Apple Watch bands from Nava Bands are fully compatible with Series 4–11. Whether or not you upgrade your watch, you can still upgrade your style.
