We've been hearing rumors and seeing leaks that point towards a future Apple Watch switching from OLED to a MicroLED display technology for a good long while, with previous reports claiming that 2024 would be the big year. That now isn't expected to happen, but that doesn't mean that Apple isn't still hard at work on the transition to a new display technology.
Now, a new report claims that Apple is targeting a 2026 release window for the first MicroLED Apple Watch, and while it doesn't specify which wearable it will be, the Apple Watch Ultra has featured in previous reports of this type. That seems to make the most sense given the fact it's Apple's most costly Apple Watch notwithstanding upgrades to the Apple Watch Series 9 like cellular connectivity and stainless steel construction. It's a safe bet that the MicroLED displays will cost Apple more than the OLED ones that are used today, and that additional expense is easier to absorb when you're selling a watch for $800 rather than half that.
