Rumor repeats watchOS to get visionOS design elements, makes wild AI claim

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watchOS 12 could see some visionOS-inspired design changes according to a new rumor, but the unreliable source also shares the unlikely possibility that Apple Intelligence will also come to the platform.

Grid of smartwatches showing various apps such as world clock, fitness tracking, weather, sleep stages, music, navigation, and heart rate monitor.

A new rumor claims the Apple Watch will gain support for Apple Intelligence, along with a visionOS-inspired design.

For well over a year, we’ve heard all sorts of rumors saying the iPhone operating system would take stylistic cues from visionOS. Though multiple less-than-credible sources believed this would happen with iOS 18, it never did. Recently, however, other leakers have said a visionOS-style redesign would instead debut with iOS 19 and macOS 16.

Now, a report publication The Verifier, spotted by MacRumors, claims that watchOS 12 will receive the same visual treatment. The Apple Watch will reportedly contain user interface elements heavily inspired by the Apple Vision Pro operating system, with semi-transparent and revamped menus, icons, and more.

Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely

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