“Two months after the initial launch of the Apple Watch, and only a day following the device’s debut at Apple Stores, sources have revealed Apple’s intentions for the 2016 release of a second-generation model,” Mark Gurman reports for 9to5Mac.
“According to multiple sources familiar with Apple’s plans, the Apple Watch 2 is set to gain a video camera, a new wireless system for greater iPhone independence, and new premium-priced models,” Gurman reports. “Interestingly, it will also feature similar battery life to its predecessor.”
“Apple is currently exploring a wider portfolio of Apple Watch models beyond today’s Sport, Steel, and Edition tiers. Interestingly, the company is said to be focusing on introducing new models that will sit between the highest-end stainless steel Apple Watch and the entry-level 18-karat gold Apple Watch Edition,” Gurman reports. “The company is looking at ways to attract customers at price points between $1,000 and $10,000, but it is unclear if this will result in lower-priced gold Apple Watch variations, higher-priced steel models with more advanced bands, or versions with new materials. It is possible that Apple could introduce Apple Watch 2 variations made with titanium, tungsten, palladium, or as has been previously suggested, platinum.”
MacDailyNews Take: What, no Liquidmetal?
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MacDailyNews Take: Yum! We’ll be pre-ordering AW2 ASAP in 2016. Until then, we’re loving our original Apple Watches!
That the reason that buying a solid gold watch is a great idea – NOT
I agree.
In addition, Apple Care is $1,500 for the 3rd year and $2,800 to fix if broken.
First generation Apple Watch Edition will appreciate in value in few decades, like Apple I computer. Just hold on to them.
I hope they have some type of “trade up” policy.
Don’t worry, they won’t.
I know, but one can hope.
They will get passed down to my kids, like many many other iPhones have in the past.
Neither you nor I can predict the future, of course, but if past is prologue, Gazelle and similar companies will provide a resale channel for us early adopters.
I’m not crazy about the camera rumor….folks in the gym or other places, may not approve of that.
Completes the Dick Tracy fantasy realized.😜⌚️
No doubt you’ll be able to turn it off.
There are a lot of places that won’t allow cameras even if it can be shut off unless you go through a vetting process. Courts, factories, R&D labs come to mind. The Dick Tracy watch does sound cool. However I have watched a few videos on my watch and it quickly becomes uncomfortable. Video need to be shot as still as possible. Your wrist moves a lot, especially for small cameras with small CPU’s.
Who cares. Either way, they both blend equally. LOL!
I call BS without a much bigger battery.
Agree; this is impossible.
iPhone-free Wi-Fi is also BS as it is already iPhone free.
Even with iPhone turned off, or out of range or lost you could use iMessage, Siri, Apple Pay, et cetera via any known Wi-Fi network.
The only issue now is that many networks have passwords and there is no convenient way to register new Wi-Fi networks via Apple Watch, so software does not support it.
THANK YOU, @DRess
What is with the nickname mangling?
Don’t be a prima donna about it…
No, battery life will be the same or longer because the 14nm nano computer will need LESS power.😱💥🎉
My iPhone gave LED flashes for notifications, which caused a real big problem with an Arabic guy in the YMCA locker room, accusing me to the staff of taking pictures of him. (Don’t think that I need or want a camera watch.)
They won’t be releasing Apple Watch 2 until June next year at the earliest anyway.
The 1st ten has only been out a couple of months!
A LQMT aWatch 2 will be the surprise “one more thing” at the iPhone 7 reveal event in September, 2016.
Apple will not announce a new Apple Watch prior to the Christmas selling season. Maybe February at the earliest.
Needs GPS!
I do not want a camera on my watch! If I wanted a camera, I would have bought a Samsung Watch. Other features, YES
I don’t really need anything more from an Watch except useful apps: I don’t want games, doodling, or other long running apps. Give me more “glances”: check condition of home, where friends are, whether pets are currently destroying things at home, what’s running low in pantry or frig. I understand extra equipment is needed for a lot of that, but let’s bring it on. I’m ready for the future!
Vibranium!!
I call Bovine Splat.