Apple Watch Gets Bigger Sizes and Screenless Version

The next Apple Watch on your wrist could look almost identical to today's. But the ones after that — if the report behind this story is right — could change how you think about what a smartwatch is: more size options, and one model with no screen at all.

What the report actually says

According to the original story, Apple's next Watch "won't change much." The headline-grabbing updates are reportedly reserved for future models: additional screen sizes, and possibly a display-less variant. This is a reported possibility, not an Apple announcement. No specifications, names, or release windows have been shared.

Why screen choices matter more than they sound

Screen size isn't a cosmetic detail. A bigger display changes how much information you see at a glance — and a smaller one changes who can wear the watch comfortably. More sizes would also widen price bands and create new questions around band compatibility. For a product line known for its tightly controlled lineup, that would be a meaningful strategy shift.

A Watch without a screen: what would that even mean?

A display-less Apple Watch would function more like a health band than a phone companion. It would lean on audio cues, haptics, and sensor data — with the paired iPhone serving as the readout. The likely promise: dramatically longer battery life and a more discreet, 24/7 wearable. But this is analytical speculation. Nothing in the report confirms how such a device would work.

How we got here: a decade of one-screen design

Since its launch in 2015, the Apple Watch has kept the same core concept: a small rectangular screen on a strap. Over the years, Apple expanded the line — including an Ultra variant for athletes —