WASHINGTON: From recent developments, it can be canvased that Apple’s idea of smartwatch is fairly successful one. Though Apple has not yet disclosed its sales figures of first wearable, it has continued the development of accessories.
Timothy Acuri, an analyst for Cowen and Company, is suggesting that Apple’s continued commitment to the Apple Watch could present itself sooner rather than later with a potential second-generation device arriving as soon as mid-2016.
Acuri, on behalf of Cowen and Company has created research memo based on a recent trip around Apple’s Asian supply partners.
In addition to speculating on the potential introduction of a new Apple Watch in mid-to-late 2016, the memo is also suggesting that Apple could be in a position to improve the wearable by introducing a new slimmer redesigned shell.
Apple may have so far chosen to be shy when it comes to publishing actual sales figures for the Apple Watch, but that hasn’t stopped Acuri and his company from turning into prophets.
The same research memo suggests that Apple could easily ship more than 18 million Apple Watch units before the end of the current calendar year.
It’s also believed that the popularity of the Watch will continue to grow well into 2016, with sales projections estimated at around 45 million at the close of 2016.
Rumored features of Apple Watch 2
Camera: With a FaceTime camera on the second-generation Apple Watch, users would be able to make and receive video calls via their wrists. It’s apparently designed to sit in the top bezel of the Apple Watch 2.
Audio Calls: FaceTime audio calls will become available on the smartwatch, which could be an indication that the company will soon move on to video calls.
Tetherless Wifi: In addition to the rumours about a camera in the Apple Watch 2, 9To5Mac’s sources say that the next Apple Watch will rely less on the iPhone, thanks to a new feature it’s dubbed tetherless. The current Apple Watch relies heavily on the iPhone for almost every feature.
Design: Another rumour to come from 9To5Mac’s report suggests that Apple will add one new design to the Apple Watch 2, which will sit between the steel Apple Watch (£949) and the Apple Watch Edition (£8,000).
Price: This is probably a long shot but we’d like the Apple Watch 2 to be cheaper. Rival smartwatches tend to be priced at under £200, so the starting price of £299 is a fair bit higher and if you want the Stainless Steel model or the larger watch face you’re looking at an even bigger hole in your wallet.
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