The Apple Watch 2 could be released with a round screen and improved specs in March 2016. Apple dominated the smartwatch market as it sold 12 million Apple Watch units in 2015.
Rumors say that Apple will release its next smartwatch with a round screen display in March 2016. The upcoming smartwatch could be named Apple Watch 2, Apple Watch S, or Apple Watch (2016). It is expected to sport a new and stylish round display to compete with other smartwatches in the market. Many believe that the Apple Watch 2 will arrive in March this year at the same time the Apple Watch was released in 2015.
However, Morning News USA reported that fans may have to wait until September for the release of the Apple Watch successor. The rumored Apple Watch 2 slated for March release could only be a refreshed version of the company's previous smartwatch according to an analyst named Gene Munster. Apple usually maintains the designs of its products for two generations. Some people suppose that the Apple Watch 2 would not be a drastic change from its predecessor.
Various rumors about the specs of Apple Watch 2 have popped up online as the smartwatch nears its release. The Apple Watch successor is expected to be an upgraded version with better battery and wireless functionality. It could also have a FaceTime camera and a new magnetic strap. With improved Wi-Fi, the Apple Watch 2 could be capable of what the iPhone does, like sending and receiving emails, messages, or notifications.
Expert Reviews said that Apple will use a smaller 14nm production process to create processors for the Apple Watch 2. This could be done to improve the device's battery just like in the iPhone 6s. It could mean that the next Apple Watch could last more hours under normal usage.
A recent Apple patent suggests that Apple could equip its upcoming smartwatch with a new kind of magnetic wristband. According to the patent, the strap could be used as protection or as a stand for the Apple Watch 2 with the use of embedded magnets.
Apple has dominated sales in the smartwatch market as the Apple Watch reached 12 million sales in 2015. According to TechCrunch, Canalys, an analyst company, found out that the Apple Watch made up two-thirds of the smartwatch market sales last year. It preceded other wearables manufacturers like Samsung, Pebble, and Huawei.
Experts believe that smartwatches will be leading the wearables market in the future. Tech industry analyst Gartner predicts that smartwatches will generate income of up to $17.5 billion by 2019.
