Apple Watch could get the same treatment as soon as next year. The purported Apple Watch X will reportedly change how s wear the smartwatch, by swapping the existing locking mechanism for bands with a magnetic attachment system.
The new smartwatch has been claimed that Apple would launch an advanced smartwatch with the same name in 2023, along with watchOS 10.
Until now, Apple Watch bands have used a press-to-release locking mechanism that has offered compatibility across generations. Replacing the existing band locking mechanism could mean that existing bands would no longer work with models, but the space freed up with the redesign could make way for additional internals or a larger battery for improved battery life.
Gurman has previously rumoured to be in development for a while now — blood pressure monitoring — could make its way to Apple's next-generation smartwatch.
Customers shouldn't expect the purported Apple Watch X to be launched in the near future — the company is expected to unveil the tipped to offer new chips and colour options.
Meanwhile, the Apple Watch X could be released in 2024 or 2025, according to Gurman. This is because the Apple Watch was unveiled in 2014 and went on sale in 2015, so the launch of the smartwatch could coincide with whichever date the firm considers to be the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch. The company doesn't announce any details of products that it plans to release except at the actual launch event, so enthusiasts will have to wait until at least next year until the Apple Watch X is unveiled.