THE FIRST-GENERATION Apple Watch only reached the shelves in April, but speculation is already hotting up about the so-called Apple Watch 2.
We've rounded up everything we know so far about Apple's second-generation smartwatch, including when it will be released, how much it will cost and what new functionality you can expect.
Be sure to keep this page bookmarked as we'll be updating it as soon as we hear more about the next Apple Watch.
Release date
There's no word yet as to when the Apple Watch 2 will make its debut. One analyst claims that it will be later this year, but most are pointing to a 2016 launch.
There's no word yet as to when the Apple Watch 2 will make its debut. One analyst claims that it will be later this year, but most are pointing to a 2016 launch.
If the launch is in line with this year's model, the Apple Watch 2 will be announced in March and released the following month.
Price
Unsurprisingly, there's no word yet on prices either. If it's anything like the original model, the 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch Sport models will be available for £299 and £339 respectively, and the fancier Apple Watch model for £479, going up to £949 depending on the case and band combination.
Unsurprisingly, there's no word yet on prices either. If it's anything like the original model, the 38mm and 42mm Apple Watch Sport models will be available for £299 and £339 respectively, and the fancier Apple Watch model for £479, going up to £949 depending on the case and band combination.
Apple will no doubt release a flashy Edition model of its second-gen Watch. The current version is at the Apple website from £8,000, rising to £13,500 for the most expensive model.
There's talk that Apple might also introduce new versions alongside those currently available. Reports claim that Apple is looking to launch "new models that will sit between the highest-end stainless steel Apple Watch and the entry-level 18-carat gold Apple Watch Edition".
Rumours and specs
Of course, we don't yet know much about the Apple Watch 2 but rumours are starting to come through thick and fast.
Of course, we don't yet know much about the Apple Watch 2 but rumours are starting to come through thick and fast.
Korean news outlet MK News said that it will feature the same OLED screen as its predecessor, once again using LG as the sole supplier of displays for the wearable.
The website's sources say that Apple plans to stick with LG owing to the company's proven fast production times and high quality products, which means it won't have to worry about panel shortages and delays.
However, fresh rumours out of Korea claim Apple has roped in both LG and Samsung to produce screens for the next-generation Apple Watch. The report says the display will come crafted by flexible OLED, but won't change in terms of size or resolution.
There's talk that the next Apple Watch will come with a FaceTime camera.9to5Mac reported that a video camera will be integrated into the top bezel, enabling users to make and receive FaceTime calls on the move via their wrists.
The same report claims that Apple is also planning to improve the battery life of the smartwatch with a longer-lasting unit that will allow more health sensors to be added.
On the software side, Apple is reportedly working on a new initiative called 'tetherless' which will make the Apple Watch 2 less reliant on a connected iPhone, allowing for un-tethered messaging and emailing, for example.
This functionality will come via a "more dynamic wireless chipset", 9to5Macnotes, which also will bring 'Find my Apple Watch' functionality.
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