Lifehacker's Big Guessing Game has reached its final stage, giving readers one last chance to join a sweepstakes for the newest Apple Watch. The third and final round is now underway and will remain open for only a few more days.
The contest is part of a broader Apple-themed prediction series organized across several CNET Group platforms, including CNET, ZDNet, Mashable, and PCMag. Participants are asked to forecast what Apple may reveal during its 2026 announcements, with a special focus on the company's upcoming fall event.
How the game is structured
The challenge is divided into three rounds. The first centered on Apple software updates such as iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. The second shifted to hardware, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watch models, and Vision Pro. The current round focuses on Apple's fall showcase, where speculation points to the iPhone 18 Pro and a foldable iPhone Ultra.
Each round includes five questions, and every correct prediction earns an entry into the grand-prize drawing. Across all participating sites, there are 75 possible guesses, though each entrant can win only once. The giveaway is open to eligible U.S. residents aged 18 and older, and no purchase is required.
With the final deadline approaching, the game blends anticipation, product forecasting, and community participation around one of tech's most closely watched brands. As Apple's next chapter takes shape, interactive formats like this may continue turning product launches into shared digital experiences.
