Two things have distinguished the Apple Watch without the addition of a name since it first appeared in 2014: The appearance of the networked watch remained basically the same – despite the displays being constantly changed. That and its no-frills simplicity made Apple’s smartwatch a design icon in a way. In addition, the Californian company has never changed the fastening mechanism for the bracelets. Apple ensured consistent compatibility between all conceivable watch bands and watch generations. However, that may change next year. If you believe a leaker, Cupertino is working on a new design for the Apple Watch. Chinese leaker: 2027 will be the year of a new Apple Watch design
There have been rumors about an Apple Watch with a new design a few times in the past. Corresponding reports last made the rounds in 2023, but have so far proven to be inaccurate. Now a Chinese leaker is adding: In 2027 the time has finally come when Apple will bring an Apple Watch onto the market with a significantly different appearance, he writes in several posts on the short message service Weibo. Instant Digital, the name of the leaker, explicitly refers to the reports from three years ago. At the time, Bloomberg journalist and Apple expert Mark Gurman, among others, brought up the idea of an “Apple Watch X”, but this was clearly put into perspective a few weeks later.
Recommendation: Do not buy additional watchbands
According to Instant Digital, Apple will use the new design to rework the attachment of the bracelets and make them slimmer. The aim is to be able to equip the Apple Watch with a higher battery capacity. His recommendation to anyone who wants to buy a new Apple Watch next year is: You should not buy any additional watch bands, as they will most likely not be compatible with the next generation of Apple Watch. With the posts, the Chinese leaker corrects one of his earlier predictions, according to which the Apple Watch will not get a new design until 2028. What is certain is that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 12, which is expected to be released in the fall of this year, will still have the usual look and an unchanged bracelet attachment.
