Apple is reportedly preparing for a major overhaul of its iconic Apple Watch, with the possibility of introducing the “Apple Watch X” in either 2024 or 2025, aligning with the watch’s decade-long presence in the market.
This upcoming version is expected to bring the most significant changes since its inception, which has seen incremental updates over the years.
Apple To Launch Apple Watch X On 10 Year Anniversary
Insights from tech analyst Mark Gurman suggest that the Apple Watch X might feature a more streamlined design and introduce a novel magnetic mechanism for attaching watch bands.
He stated in his newsletter’s latest edition, PowerOn, “Apple is planning a “Watch X” model to mark the device’s 10-year anniversary, and it promises to be the biggest overhaul yet. The category was unveiled in 2014 and released the following year, so Apple is planning to launch Watch X either in 2024 or 2025.”
The current design, involving sliding and locking bands, takes up internal space, limiting potential enhancements such as larger batteries.
Gurman also suggests that Apple is exploring a magnetic attachment system to free up space for improvements, potentially impacting band compatibility. However, the specifics of this mechanism within the Watch X remain uncertain.
Apple Watch X To Come With Blood Pressure Monitoring
Beyond aesthetics, the Watch X could introduce advanced features like a micro-LED display and sensors for blood pressure monitoring, potentially indicating a strategic shift similar to that from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone X.
Initial reports hinted at delays in microLED-equipped Apple Watch releases, but this report contradicts the claim, suggesting an earlier launch.
Apple’s tradition of introducing incremental enhancements in new Watch iterations has been consistent, but discussions about slowing down this cycle due to diminishing novelty are reportedly taking place.
While attention centers on the minor update expected with the Apple Watch Series 9 this fall, anticipation for the anniversary model is growing. As Apple seeks to redefine the Watch through innovative solutions, enthusiasts and experts are eager for further details that could mark a milestone in wearable technology.
