{"id":337681,"date":"2017-04-05T21:21:51","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T13:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macrumors.com\/2017\/04\/05\/apple-watch-series-3-second-half-2017\/"},"modified":"2017-04-05T21:21:51","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T13:21:51","slug":"apple-watch-series-3-models-expected-in-second-half-of-2017-with-september-launch-likely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/asmawisham\/apple-watch-series-3-models-expected-in-second-half-of-2017-with-september-launch-likely\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Apple Watch Series 3’ Models Expected in Second Half of 2017 With September Launch Likely"},"content":{"rendered":"

The next-generation Apple Watch is scheduled to be released in the second half of 2017, according to supply chain newspaper DigiTimes<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The timeline matches a Chinese-language Economic Daily News<\/em> report that claimed new Apple Watch models will be unveiled in the third quarter of 2017<\/a>, aka fall, with battery life and performance improvements.<\/p>\n

Apple Watch Series 2<\/a> models and slightly upgraded Series 1 models launched in September<\/a> alongside the iPhone 7<\/a>, so it is reasonable to assume that Series 3 models could launch in September as well. The original Apple Watch, now dubbed Series 0, launched in April 2015<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to a faster processor and longer battery life, cellular connectivity has been a long-rumored addition<\/a> to the Apple Watch, and SIG analyst Christopher Rolland believes LTE capabilities could be included<\/a> in Series 3 models. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo<\/a> also said LTE could be added as early as 2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a cellular connection, Apple Watch owners would not need a paired iPhone nearby to do things like make phone calls or stream Apple Music<\/a> content, but a separate data plan from a carrier would likely be needed.<\/p>\n

Apple is also expected to switch to a glass-film touchscreen<\/a> this year in place of the current touch-on-lens solution, but it is unclear if this change would have any obvious consumer-facing benefits.<\/p>\n

The overall design of the Apple Watch has not changed since the original models launched in April 2015, but one report yet to be substantiated claims Series 3 models will have few if any significant hardware changes<\/a>. Apple has instead introduced new bands each season to offer a fresh look and feel.<\/p>\n

Few other details are known about the next Apple Watch at this point, and no parts have leaked from the supply chain yet.<\/p>\n

Apple has filed patents for a number of ideas that could eventually be included in an Apple Watch, such as a heart rate identification system<\/a>, modular bands<\/a>, haptic feedback band<\/a>, and a band with a built-in charger<\/a>. More significant health and fitness features could be added pending further FDA approvals.<\/p>\n

Quanta Computer is expected to remain the primary manufacturer of the Apple Watch, with some production reportedly shifting to Compal Electronics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The next-generation Apple Watch is scheduled to be released in the second half of 2017, according to supply chain newspaper DigiTimes<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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\n
\nThe timeline matches a Chinese-language Economic Daily News<\/em> report that claimed new Apple Watch models will be unveiled in the third quarter of 2017<\/a>, aka fall, with battery life and performance improvements.<\/p>\n

Apple Watch Series 2<\/a> models and slightly upgraded Series 1 models launched in September<\/a> alongside the iPhone 7<\/a>, so it is reasonable to assume that Series 3 models could launch in September as well. The original Apple Watch, now dubbed Series 0, launched in April 2015<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition to a faster processor and longer battery life, cellular connectivity has been a long-rumored addition<\/a> to the Apple Watch, and SIG analyst Christopher Rolland believes LTE capabilities could be included<\/a> in Series 3 models. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo<\/a> also said LTE could be added as early as 2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a cellular connection, Apple Watch owners would not need a paired iPhone nearby to do things like make phone calls or stream Apple Music<\/a> content, but a separate data plan from a carrier would likely be needed.<\/p>\n

Apple is also expected to switch to a glass-film touchscreen<\/a> this year in place of the current touch-on-lens solution, but it is unclear if this change would have any obvious consumer-facing benefits.<\/p>\n

The overall design of the Apple Watch has not changed since the original models launched in April 2015, but one report yet to be substantiated claims Series 3 models will have few if any significant hardware changes<\/a>. Apple has instead introduced new bands each season to offer a fresh look and feel.<\/p>\n

Few other details are known about the next Apple Watch at this point, and no parts have leaked from the supply chain yet.<\/p>\n

Apple has filed patents for a number of ideas that could eventually be included in an Apple Watch, such as a heart rate identification system<\/a>, modular bands<\/a>, haptic feedback band<\/a>, and a band with a built-in charger<\/a>. More significant health and fitness features could be added pending further FDA approvals.<\/p>\n

Quanta Computer is expected to remain the primary manufacturer of the Apple Watch, with some production reportedly shifting to Compal Electronics.<\/p>\n

Related Roundups: Apple Watch Series 2<\/a>, watchOS 3<\/a>
Tag: digitimes.com<\/a>
Buyer’s Guide: Apple Watch (Neutral)<\/a> <\/div>\n

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