New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- With the expected launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 just weeks away, new leaks point to a more significant update coming further down the line. Code discovered in Apple's internal systems reportedly suggests that the 2026 Apple Watch range may include Touch ID support.

The findings, first reported byMacworld, reveal references to "AppleMesa" in Apple's internal code, a long-standing codename for Touch ID. According to the report, the entries explicitly reference models slated for release in 2026. The feature does not appear in any code linked to current or imminent Apple Watch versions, indicating that biometric authentication remains at the prototype stage.

If implemented, Touch ID would add an alter...