Apple Watch Series 5 release

• Apple Watch Series 5 expected to launch in September 2019
• Will come with watchOS 6 preinstalled
• S5 processor chip
• Emphasis on sleep tracking
• Glucose sensor may appear at last
• Apple Watch 5 likely to cost £399/$399

The Apple Watch Series 4 was a major step forward for the industry-dominating wearable. Faster, slimmer and larger-screened than its predecessors, it also added new health features such as fall detection and improved heart sensors, and an ECG.

However, tech moves forward fast, and we're already wondering what to expect from the Series 5. When will it be released, what will it look like, and what new features and tech specs will be included? In this article we round up the leaks and rumours related to this mysterious wearable - the latest of which is that a new sleep monitor has been undergoing tests for months at secret sites in Apple Park.

If you're more interested in the current range, read our Apple Watch buying guide, as well as our guide to the best Apple Watch deals.