Apple to Release 'S' Version of the Apple Watch With Upgraded Processor in March [Analyst]

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Posted February 3, 2016 at 4:48am by iClarified

Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster is predicting that Apple will launch an 'S' version of the Apple Watch this spring, bringing an upgraded processor and battery.

Apple Watch: expect more of an "S" version with similar design, upgraded components including processor[,] battery, new band styles. Unlikely to have a wireless radio, which would allow standalone (i.e. decoupled from iPhone).

The idea is similar to Apple's release cycle for the iPhone. A major design upgrade is usually followed by a relatively minor internal upgrade. While it seems logical, previous reports have suggested that Apple only plans to unveil new bands and software for the smartwatch.

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Apple to Release 'S' Version of the Apple Watch With Upgraded Processor in March [Analyst]

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beks - February 4, 2016 at 5:53pm

its still a watch, and please tell me how often did you change your watches in the past? i would really prefer an upgraderate of 2-3 years

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Patrick - February 3, 2016 at 7:10pm

Not too early for design except for the bands. It's too early to change band interface design. Because bands cost so much they should not change this for about 3 years.

joshWUa - February 3, 2016 at 6:20pm

There should be a free upgrade for current Apple Watch users or at least a $50 dollar trade in cus seriously if they gonna do this like the iPhone they will lose a lot of market share

reiman - February 3, 2016 at 9:51am

The watch really needs more power. Its stupid annoyingly slow and unrespostive at times. Still... i think its too soon for a new one

gamerscul9870 - February 3, 2016 at 4:16pm

What do you mean? You don't question when iPhone comes out every year, but you do for the watch? OK.

iProService - February 3, 2016 at 5:37am

Apple can do whatever they want. Sure some people paid $18k, but it's peanuts to them. New Mercedes, Porsches, and Ferraris come out every year as well. People who have the means will want the best and newest as soon as it's available.

Sam - February 3, 2016 at 4:57am

Obviously its a bad idea from apple. iPhones might get sold due to necessity and fast accessing, where as in case of watches it not like that.

Iconio-ca - February 3, 2016 at 5:18am

AND there are people who paied 18k for it :/

joshWUa - February 3, 2016 at 6:43am

You are right... I don't see the point of that if the iPhone is fast. I'm keeping my 1st Gen for a long ass while but I gotta change the glass and digitizer to the one of Sapphire since the glass for Apple Watch Sport scratched really easy.