The Apple Watch may be considered by many as the best-selling smartwatch ever released, however there’s always room for improvement. While the Apple Watch Series 2 did improve on the Series 1 in a few key areas, some are looking to the Series 3 to offer what they really want to see.
But what exactly will the release of the Apple Watch Series 3 bring? The device is shaping up to be quite an interesting one.
Display
The Apple Watch Series 3 won’t use the same touch panels as its predecessors. According to DigiTimes, Apple will source glass-film capacitive glass from Biel Crystal or General Interface Solutions.
The reason: Apple is reportedly unhappy with the yields of its current glass manufacturer, TPK. The firm has been unable to produce the Apple Watch's particular brand of glass at scale, reportedly because of the smartwatch's curved surface.
New Features
The Apple Watch Series 3 may be the first in Apple’s portfolio to support LTE connectivity. According to a Bloomberg report, company engineers weren't able to finalize a cellular design without compromising battery. To combat the problem, Apple's reportedly invested in "low-power cellular data chips."
A report from DigiTimes, meanwhile, mentions two key improvements to the Apple Watch Series 3 — performance and battery life. The Apple Watch has never been a high performer and it has always suffered from battery life issues, so improvements in those areas will certainly be welcome changes. Still, the Apple Watch Series 2 battery can generally last for around 2 or more days — so if Apple is seriously focusing on battery life for the Series 3, it’s possible that it’s also introducing new features that could put a bigger drain on the battery.
Design
Many are hoping that the Apple Watch Series 3 will bring with it a major redesign, however if recent reports are anything to go by, unfortunately this may not be the year we see that happen. According to a report from DigiTimes, which sources Chinese publication Economic Daily News, the overall design of the third Apple Watch will remain the same, despite the fact that it will include a few new key features.
What that means is that those hoping for a round Apple Watch may have to wait a little longer, if one is ever released at all. While round smartwatches have become quite a trend in the Android Wear market, the Apple Watch has stuck with a four-cornered form factor.
But what exactly will the release of the Apple Watch Series 3 bring? The device is shaping up to be quite an interesting one.
Display
The Apple Watch Series 3 won’t use the same touch panels as its predecessors. According to DigiTimes, Apple will source glass-film capacitive glass from Biel Crystal or General Interface Solutions.
The reason: Apple is reportedly unhappy with the yields of its current glass manufacturer, TPK. The firm has been unable to produce the Apple Watch's particular brand of glass at scale, reportedly because of the smartwatch's curved surface.
New Features
The Apple Watch Series 3 may be the first in Apple’s portfolio to support LTE connectivity. According to a Bloomberg report, company engineers weren't able to finalize a cellular design without compromising battery. To combat the problem, Apple's reportedly invested in "low-power cellular data chips."
A report from DigiTimes, meanwhile, mentions two key improvements to the Apple Watch Series 3 — performance and battery life. The Apple Watch has never been a high performer and it has always suffered from battery life issues, so improvements in those areas will certainly be welcome changes. Still, the Apple Watch Series 2 battery can generally last for around 2 or more days — so if Apple is seriously focusing on battery life for the Series 3, it’s possible that it’s also introducing new features that could put a bigger drain on the battery.
Design
Many are hoping that the Apple Watch Series 3 will bring with it a major redesign, however if recent reports are anything to go by, unfortunately this may not be the year we see that happen. According to a report from DigiTimes, which sources Chinese publication Economic Daily News, the overall design of the third Apple Watch will remain the same, despite the fact that it will include a few new key features.
What that means is that those hoping for a round Apple Watch may have to wait a little longer, if one is ever released at all. While round smartwatches have become quite a trend in the Android Wear market, the Apple Watch has stuck with a four-cornered form factor.
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