- A new supply chain leak confirms the Apple Watch SE 3 is in production.
- The device will likely arrive in two increased case sizes of 41mm and 45mm.
- A fall launch is still probable, alongside the Apple Watch Series 11.
Apple’s flagship wearables follow a predictable annual cadence, but its budget-focused SE line has been less consistent. The more affordable smartwatch offering hasn’t been updated since 2022. New supply chain intel now suggests that a third-generation Apple Watch SE is in the pipeline for release later this year.
Analyst Ross Young has identified new display components entering production that are likely tied to the upcoming SE model, as shared by 9to5Mac. The displays reportedly measure 1.6 and 1.8 inches, aligning closely with the 41mm and 45mm case sizes used in the Apple Watch Series 9 lineup. For context, Apple bumped the Series 10 to 42mm and 46mm in 2024, meaning the SE 3 would maintain a clear physical distinction from the flagship line while still offering more screen real estate than the previous SE.
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