Apple Watch 2 Rumor

After a protracted development process and months of speculation, Apple finally revealed its long-anticipated Apple Watch in September 2014, with its release following in April 2015. Rumors about a potential next-generation Apple Watch introduction have been heating up recently. And besides, the original Apple Watch has been on sale for close to a year, now, meaning it's due for an update pretty soon. It's time we had a look at the rumors surrounding the second-generation wearable. This is all the intel we currently have on the new Apple Watch 's design, features, hardware, release date and price.

TL;DR

• Design – reportedly, the new-gen watch is going to be 20% to 40% thinner. Apple may be experimenting with new materials for the body and straps in hopes to bring the wearable to additional price points.

• Features – a new health-related feature will use the Apple Watch 2 (and possibly the original)'s array of biometric sensors and connectivity options to automatically send out alerts in case the wearer falls into an accident.

• Specs – Apple is looking to untether the Watch 2 from the iPhone and simultaneously increase its performance and battery life, addressing common user complaints about the original device. There's a strong possibility for the addition of a FaceTime video camera.

• Release date and price – analyst reports and industry talk hint towards a June reveal at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, with a possible release in the third or fourth quarter of 2016. We suspect Apple will keep the new Apple Watch's prices same as those of the original, while also introducing a new collection that slots between the most expensive Stainless Steel Apple Watch and the cheapest Apple Watch Edition.