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Apple reportedly considers screenless wearables in effort to revamp Apple Watch lineup
Yahoo Tech • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is planning a significant update to its Watch lineup, potentially including a round screen and a screenless device to better compete with other wearables, though these changes may take time to reach consumers.
- Despite minimal design changes over the past decade, the Apple Watch remains popular, with sales increasing by 21% in Q1 of this year.
- Upcoming updates for the Series 12 and Ultra 4 Watches, expected next month, will focus on performance improvements, with possible style enhancements like a return to ceramic cases, new colors, wristbands, and upgraded health and fitness apps.
- Apple is also preparing to unveil new products including the iPhone 18 lineup, a new Apple TV set-top box, HomePod mini, and potentially its first smart home hub at next month's event.
- With internal pushes to integrate AI more aggressively, Apple is likely to enhance the AI capabilities of its Watch, especially in health tracking and Siri functionalities.
