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Apple to Release 'S' Version of the Apple Watch With Upgraded Processor in March [Analyst]

Posted February 3, 2016 at 4:48am by iClarified · 21517 views
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster is predicting that Apple will launch an 'S' version of the Apple Watch this spring, bringing an upgraded processor and battery.

Apple Watch: expect more of an "S" version with similar design, upgraded components including processor[,] battery, new band styles. Unlikely to have a wireless radio, which would allow standalone (i.e. decoupled from iPhone).

The idea is similar to Apple's release cycle for the iPhone. A major design upgrade is usually followed by a relatively minor internal upgrade. While it seems logical, previous reports have suggested that Apple only plans to unveil new bands and software for the smartwatch.

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[via BI]