New Video Shows Thinner Display and Larger Battery for Apple Watch 2

[MacRumors]

Byte, a small British shop that sells Apple-certified accessories and repair parts for iOS devices, has shared new photos and a video that appear to show the Apple Watch 2's thinner display technology and larger battery.

Photos: Apple Watch 2 parts on left, original Apple Watch parts on right​

The Apple Watch 2 display looks slightly thinner than the original Apple Watch display when placed side by side, although the second-generation Apple Watch could very well have the same overall thickness as the original model due to the rumored inclusions of a GPS, barometer, and thicker battery.

The battery shown is rated for 1.28 watt-hours, which is identical to the battery that surfaced last week. If accurate, that means the 42mm Apple Watch 2 will have a 334 mAh battery that is 35.7% larger than the 246 mAh battery in the original 42mm model. The battery for the 38mm model has yet to be leaked.

Also shown is the alleged Force Touch gasket for the Apple Watch 2, which appears to have a new chip alignment but otherwise no discernible differences.

Apple is expected to announce the Apple Watch 2 alongside the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and spec-bumped Apple Watch 1 models at its September 7 event next week. In addition to a GPS and barometer, other rumored Apple Watch 2 features include a faster processor and improved waterproofing.

Article Link: New Video Shows Thinner Display and Larger Battery for Apple Watch 2

 

[Vash108]

I am on board with watch getting thinner and lighter. I wonder if they will ever pull off a circular display.

 

[troy14]

Typical Apple, so we will probably get the same size but increased battery life? Unsure if this is for the better or worse, it is kind of chunky.

 

[moeafg]

Thin and light is good for the watch. Thin and light is bad for the phone.

 

[T-Will]

Obligatory "my wrist is ready" comment.

 

[Jsameds]

Typical Apple, so we will probably get the same size but increased battery life?

Uuh that's far from typical Apple..

 

[Appleaker]

I suppose this confirms the rumors. At least they aren't using the larger internal space to make it thinner.

 

[mattburley7]

cant wait till next wednesday for this!

 

[ianKent]

Obligatory "my wrist is ready" comment.

But is your wallet?

 

[TurboPGT!]

This is not about making the Watch itself thinner.

This is specifically the display glass which does need to be thinner. Unlike iOS devices, the Watch display is noticeable thick, and the buttons feel like they are mile beneath your finger.

 

[recoil80]

Yes please, more battery life on the Watch and on the iPhone as well!

 

[Sirious]

I hate it when my products suddenly become old lol

 

[0029937]

This thing definitely needed better battery. Health tracking (or stat tracking whatever the mode is) on a big bike ride or hike has in couple times made the battery drain before the day was done. Pretty disappointing having an epic ride or climb and losing out on some of the data near the end.

 

[LukasValine]

Typical Apple, so we will probably get the same size but increased battery life? Unsure if this is for the better or worse, it is kind of chunky.

Typical apple is we get the same battery life with a thinner enclosure.

 

[Dan Holmstock]

Typical Apple, so we will probably get the same size but increased battery life? Unsure if this is for the better or worse, it is kind of chunky.

Well the flip side of this would be the polar opposite directions of the iPhone vs Apple Watch. One is made the same or bigger with better battery but the other is made thinner with less battery - lol

 

[Sunny1990]

But is your wallet?

Yeah my wrist and wallet both are ready for the new watch

 

[SMIDG3T]

Typical Apple, so we will probably get the same size but increased battery life?

Yeah, with a 35% larger battery (whatever is it) expect the exact same battery life...

 

[polee]

Sounds good, but any further news on the new macbook pro? That would be something I am totally interested in... Not rumours on the new iPhone 7 and Apple watch please...

 

[Marzzz]

Yes, but will a thinner display make it more prone to breakage?

 

[LordQ]

My wrist and my wallet are ready!

 

[djcerla]

my credit card just went hiding somewhere in the house, screaming

 

[Freida]

The question is - are there going to be any surprises or we have all the info

 

[ChrisCW11]

Meh, another incremental design from a company that is incrementally becoming mediocre.

 

[djcerla]

Thin and light is good for the watch. Thin and light is bad for the phone.

don't know about light, as I like a certain heft, but thin is definitely good for a phone.

 

[MichaelRG]

Based on all of the leeks, rumors and reports on this, I wouldn't be surprised if Apple branded this as WatchS rather than Watch 2 because it seems like this isn't a complete redesign that will replace the current Watch but may be sold alongside the current Watch.