Apple Watch

Counterpoint Research says Apple Watch shipments rose 14% year over year in Q2 2026 while the global smartwatch market fell 4%, with Series 11 and SE 3 driving most of Apple’s volume.

MacRumors and 9to5Mac report that nearly all Apple Watch SE 3 configurations show “Currently Unavailable” on Apple’s site — unusual timing one day before Wednesday’s event, and not proof of an SE 4.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple plans to unveil a Readiness app — a Vitals variant aimed at Whoop- and Oura-style recovery scoring — alongside Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 on Wednesday.

An EU DMA filing listed today shows Apple acquired Sonera, a startup building chip-based magnetic sensors for neural and muscle activity—another quiet wearables bet, not an event-day product claim.

MacRumors reports watchOS 27 and iOS 27 code pointing to a Readiness app, richer strength workouts, sensing changes, and possible 128GB storage for upcoming Apple Watch models. These are beta references, not confirmed features.