2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Apple Watch products. Relevant leaks show that this year's iteration model may be named Apple Watch X like the iPhone X, and the screen and body design will be completely new, and the features and configuration will also usher in major upgrades.
First of all, in terms of appearance, German media Wordsmattr recently published a blog post saying that the appearance of Apple Watch X is similar to the "slim version" Apple Watch Ultra 2, with rounded corners, and a set of high-definition renders based on existing revelations and patents.
Judging from the pictures, the screen of the Apple Watch X is slightly curved, the bezels are very narrow, and the visual effect is not bad. And Wordsmattr also believes that it will have an 8-megapixel punch-hole camera at the top of the screen for FaceTime video chats and photos.
Although this seems a bit abstract, Apple did get a patent related to "Apple Watch + camera" before, but it is uncertain whether it can appear so early. You can also see that the side body of the Apple Watch X has a flat design.
At present, iPhone, iPad and MacBook products are all rounded corners + flat body, if the Apple Watch X also turns to this design, then Apple's four major pieces can be regarded as complete design unification. In short, judging from the renderings, it feels like this look is quite good-looking.
In terms of configuration, according to The Elec, this year's new Apple Watch will be upgraded with an OLED display with a new low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin-film transistor (TFT) technology. The addition of this technology can further reduce the power consumption of the screen.
Combined with Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman's previous news, Apple Watch X will also introduce a new sensor to achieve the "blood pressure monitoring" function. The blood pressure monitoring function will be able to alert the user when their blood pressure is too high and suggest that the user make an appointment with a doctor.
It is also expected to be equipped with "sleep apnea monitoring", which can lead to a decrease in the quality of sleep and even cause health problems. Sleep apnea monitoring can analyze sleep history and breathing patterns to assess the likelihood of some diseases in advance.
If it's true as the leaks say, then the Apple Watch X is undoubtedly an all-round upgrade. Having said that, the last major upgrade of the Apple Watch was the Series 6, and then it became a generation of "nail household" models. And this year's facelift may attract a large number of old users to change their products.
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