TechSmartwatches6 Apple Watch X features that would make the upcoming smartwatch an instabuyHere’s what we want from the Apple Watch XWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechSmartwatches6 Apple Watch X features that would make the upcoming smartwatch an instabuyHere’s what we want from the Apple Watch XWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Here’s what we want from the Apple Watch X
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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TheApple Watchhas shifted dramatically from the product first unveiled all the way back in 2015. It’s gone from being positioned as a luxury device to being a health tracker for millions of users, and watchOS has continued to evolve alongside it.
Below, we collected sixApple Watch Xfeatures that would make the upcoming wearable thebest smartwatchfor many (myself included). The wishlist includes hardware and software upgrades, from a microLED screen to redesigns of some of the watch’s most-used apps.
With much of the talk of 2024’s model being a more drastic revisiona latheiPhone X, here’s what we want to see from the rumoredApple WatchX. If you’re after a good offer on currently availableApplewearables, check out T3’sbest Apple Watch dealsroundup.
Micro LED display
While some suppliers suggestApple has changed its plans for micro LED, others seem to think the company is staying the course.
Sadly, micro LED panels at this size and at the required resolution are likely to be pricey, meaning Apple may not opt for it until it can realistically bring the cost down, sticking with OLED in the meantime.
So, what’s the big deal? A big part of the reason for the push to micro LED is that whatever is on the display almost looks painted on or like it’s floating above the screen. It’s a big step forward in display tech and would make the Apple Watch X look sharper than any prior models.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Improved battery life
Another big boon of a Micro LED display would be an increase in battery life, which, almost a decade on from launch, remains an Achilles heel of the Apple Watch.
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With competitors lasting days, or even weeks, longer in some cases, Apple’s best remains a few days on the Ultra models or a day or two on the base models.
A physical redesign
If we’re changing the charging mechanism, why stop there? The Apple Watch’s squared circle (“squircle”) chassis hasn’t changed since it debuted. That’s made it easy to identify, but after Apple ditched the Home Button all those years ago, changing the core design of theiPhonewith the iPhone X, it felt like a watershed moment that certainly captured the public’s attention.
Could we see a revised physical design with an Apple Watch X? I’d be happy for it to be slightly chunkier for a larger battery, but maybe going more circular is the way to go.
It’s something Apple will have to weigh up against the model-agnostic band collection that many have accumulated over time, but there may yet be a middle ground which bridges a redesign with continued compatibility.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
An overhaul of the Fitness Rings
Arguably more of a watchOS requirement than an Apple Watch X one, but is it finally time for Apple to revamp its fitness rings?
I enjoy completing mine as much as the next user, but while exercise, calories burned, and standing hours are all very important, there are some days when we just need a break. Hit the gym extra hard yesterday? Run a half marathon on the weekend? Maybe it’s OK to slow your roll a little and take extra time to rest.
It’s a difficult balance between motivating people to stay active while also juggling their demands with those who need a rest or simply aren’t interested, but Fitbit’s Daily Readiness Score is a great template for how it can work.
Additional sensors
The recent controversy over its sensors aside, the Apple Watch has been quietly adding more tools to its proverbial belt (or should that be band?).
Fall detection, blood oxygen, heart rate, crash detection, and temperature sensors are all present and accounted for, and while it feels like it’ll be a very tall task to manage effectively, it appearsthe company is continuing to research blood glucose sensorsfor a tracker coming in the future.
It’d need to be done well, with that information critical to keeping people healthy, but given Apple was able to get FDA approval for its ECG back in 2018, it’s definitely possible.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Action Buttons all round
This might be a tough ask as it’s one of the biggest differentiators of the Apple Watch Ultra lineup, but the Action Button would be a great addition to the mainline entry.
It’s handy for a variety of reasons, but adding a programmable button tied to Apple Shortcuts and putting it on a mass consumer device could open up a whole new world of Shortcuts development for users and developers alike - and that’s something to get excited about.
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Apple Watch Series 8 45mm GPS + Cellular$193.65ViewSee all pricesApple Watch Series 9$399ViewSee all pricesApple Watch SE (2022)$249$199ViewSee all pricesApple Watch Ultra$19.45ViewSee all pricesApple Watch Ultra 2$799$759ViewSee all prices
Apple Watch Series 8 45mm GPS + Cellular$193.65ViewSee all prices
Apple Watch Series 8 45mm GPS + Cellular$193.65ViewSee all prices
Apple Watch Series 8 45mm GPS + Cellular
Apple Watch Series 8 45mm GPS + Cellular
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Apple Watch Series 9$399ViewSee all prices
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Apple Watch SE (2022)$249$199ViewSee all prices
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Apple Watch Ultra$19.45ViewSee all prices
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