Upgraded Apple Watch 1 Models Said to Launch Alongside Apple Watch 2 Later This Year

[44267547]

- Apple Watch: nearly useless without your iPhone.
- Android Wear: bulky/ugly/buggy take your pick.

Smart watches are improving, I only wish it'd happen faster rate.

Smart Watches are improving. But at a faster rate is not the answer. Mainly companies like Fitbit, Apple, Samsung, ect.. Are still determining where this 'Niche' is. Every customer is a different demographic. Smart Watches sometimes try to do to many things and this can be unrefined, being what do we want them to do, versus what they should do.

Now, I love my Apple Watch Stainless, but I still question where smart watches are going and their future. I definitely think we are in transitional phase where smart watches still require adaption. But over time, With the right investment of health and internal improvements, it's in a direction where more are jumping on board.

 

[iZac]

Apple Watch SE

Apple Watch Pro

 

[thedeejay]

What ever happened to the company that wanted a simplified product line. Apple Watch 1, Apple Watch 1 SE and Apple Watch 2 along with iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 Pro. Don't forget the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus or the iPhone SE if you're looking to save some money.

 

[chinesedemo]

Apple Watch 2 will be released at some point, though I wouldn't say "soon" is the word. I don't see any indications in my supply chain. Unless they plan on releasing the same exact watch with simply upgraded internals I am certain no Apple Watch 2 emerges this year.

 

[dannyyankou]

If you can't afford to waste money on an unneeded band you are not in Apple's target audience.

I mean I can afford it, but I already have a link band and sports band, so I don't want extra bands whenever I upgrade.

 

[sshambles]

After owning a Black Sport 42mm for almost year, I'd happily add another to my collection. Not really caring too much with regards to improvements - the only significant one I'd like is if they could fix the sim problem. But that's more of a phone issue, not a watch one. Never had a watch collection before but I'd happily start with this. Looking forward to adding a Gold Sport and heavier Stainless Steel version also.

 

[macs4nw]

.....Other collections like the Edition will be retired.

One wonders how much they made on these anyway (volume-wise a drop in the bucket no doubt), and more importantly, how many well-heeled clients (after that initial iconic acquisition) are willing to make annual
model-upgrade purchases in that 17k price range.

 

[44267547]

Apple Watch 2 will be released at some point, though I wouldn't say "soon" is the word. I don't see any indications in my supply chain. Unless they plan on releasing the same exact watch with simply upgraded internals I am certain no Apple Watch 2 emerges this year.

Can you elaborate "I don't see any indications in my supply chain."

Specifically what?

 

[MH01]

I wonder if people would be as cynical ,had Apple not released the Apple Watch , and continued the status quo with thier product range as is.

 

[Tubamajuba]

I wonder if people would be as cynical ,had Apple not released the Apple Watch , and continued the status quo with thier product range as is.

The decisions and products that Apple makes has absolutely no bearing on the level of cynicism on these forums. MacRumors seems to attract large masses of naturally cynical people.

Heck, that right there is a cynical statement.

 

[Sunny1990]

Are they going to drop the price of the original watch??? if so, then i can think of buying one

 

[oldmacs]

Sounds like the iPad 2 and iPad 3 - after the iPad 3 was released, the iPad 2 had a die shrink which brought better battery life.

 

[JesterJJZ]

Who cares, I want a new Mac Pro.

I could post that reply in every single thread on Macrumors and it would be completely appropriate.

 

[pat500000]

This is the New Apple.... things can get a lot worse.. A lot if Tim isn't ousted ASAP!

yeah...I can see that trend happening.

 

[44267547]

Are they going to drop the price of the original watch??? if so, then i can think of buying one

Most likely Sunny. If Apple introduces Gen 2 Watch, Gen 1 Watch will see a reduction in price from Apple. And also any major retailers will reduce their prices as well to reflect this.

 

[pat500000]

I could post that reply in every single thread on Macrumors and it would be completely appropriate.

lol. Everything with mac pro is appropriate...

 

[Mildredop]

Is simply recycling old products part of Apple's commitment to the environment?

 

[HiRez]

A cheaper, upgraded Apple Watch 1 might be just the thing for dealing with these constant 2-factor authentication notifications.

 

[DakotaGuy]

Apple sure is heading back to the Sculley days when it comes to trying to sell many different versions of overlapping products. At some point the consumer just gets confused. One of the first things Jobs did when he came back was simplify the product lines. Was the Sculley or Jobs approach better? I guess we will soon find out.

 

[44267547]

After owning a Black Sport 42mm for almost year, I'd happily add another to my collection. Not really caring too much with regards to improvements - the only significant one I'd like is if they could fix the sim problem. But that's more of a phone issue, not a watch one. Never had a watch collection before but I'd happily start with this. Looking forward to adding a Gold Sport and heavier Stainless Steel version also.

Same here. I love my Gen 1 Watch. It delivers in the way I need it to. Gen 2 should be a real contender in the Smart Watch market. I have the Stainless version and to me, it's worth it with the sapphire display. I wonder if we will see additional casing options as well. Should be interesting.

 

[__dontpanic__]

I might just buy one of these goddamn watches simply to watch the time goes by as I wait for MacBook Pro and Mac Pro updates...

 

[SlipSlidinAwa]

How many Apple Watch generations will it take before these pathetic iPhone dependant watches match the technology and usefulness of Garmin Fenix 3 and Suunto Ambrit watches.

 

[jdillings]

No word on new bands?

 

[pat500000]

How many Apple Watch generations will it take before these pathetic iPhone dependant watches match the technology and usefulness of Garmin Fenix 3 and Suunto Ambrit watches.

I don't know...maybe we can ask Mr owl who ate that tootsie pop.

 

[iMcLovin]

Current Apple is in maintenance mode. Just the same products with minor speed updates. Except, they completely forgot about the Mac lineup.