Wear Radar

Watch Launch Calendar 2026

Upcoming smartwatch and GPS watch releases — confirmed launches, credible rumours, and cycle-based projections.

ConfirmedExpectedProjected

December 2026

December 2026Expected
Garmin vivosmart 6

Korean regulatory filings (Nov 2025) and Garmin website leaks (Dec 2025) pointed to an early 2026 launch that never materialised, and Garmin's August–September 2026 launches did not include it. Leaks point to built-in GPS and 30+ sports modes as first-ever features for the line. No official announcement has been made as of October 2026; Garmin-tracking sites now estimate Q4 2026.

December 2026Projected
Next Garmin Forerunner 165

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1006-day historical release cycle.

February 2027

February 2027Expected
Galaxy Ring 2

Reports from May 2026 point to a Galaxy Ring 2 launch in early 2027 — a 2026 release is considered virtually impossible. Samsung is reportedly targeting 9–10 day battery life (up from 7), a thinner and lighter design, improved temperature sensors, and expanded cardiovascular insights. An ongoing patent dispute with Oura, filed November 2025, adds uncertainty to the timeline.

February 2027Projected
Next Xiaomi Watch

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~365-day historical release cycle.

May 2027

May 2027Projected
Next Amazfit Balance

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~343-day historical release cycle.

July 2027

July 2027Projected
Next Google Pixel Watch

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~315-day historical release cycle.

July 2027Projected
Next Garmin Forerunner 570

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~806-day historical release cycle.

July 2027Projected
Next Garmin Forerunner 970

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~806-day historical release cycle.

August 2027

August 2027Projected
Next Samsung Galaxy Watch

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~378-day historical release cycle.

September 2027

September 2027Projected
Apple Watch SE 4

Apple typically refreshes the SE line every 2–3 years. An SE 4 is likely in 2027 with modest spec bumps and the S10 chip.

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1098-day historical release cycle.

September 2027Projected
Next Apple Watch

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~364-day historical release cycle.

September 2027Projected
Next Apple Watch Ultra

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~364-day historical release cycle.

October 2027

October 2027Projected
Next Garmin Venu

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~746-day historical release cycle.

January 2028

January 2028Projected
Next COROS Pace

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~800-day historical release cycle.

January 2028Projected
Next Oura Ring

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~597-day historical release cycle.

February 2028

February 2028Projected
Next RingConn Gen 3

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~627-day historical release cycle.

March 2028

March 2028Projected
Next Suunto Vertical

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~884-day historical release cycle.

July 2028

July 2028Projected
Next Garmin Forerunner 170

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~801-day historical release cycle.

September 2028

September 2028Projected
Next Garmin Fenix

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~741-day historical release cycle.

November 2028

November 2028Projected
Next COROS Apex

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1126-day historical release cycle.

January 2029

January 2029Projected
Next WHOOP 5.0

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1345-day historical release cycle.

November 2029

November 2029Projected
Next Fitbit Edge

No announcement yet. Projected from a ~1125-day historical release cycle.