On August 13, according to media reports, Apple columnist Mark Gurman revealed that Apple plans to conduct a complete refurbishment of the device on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the launch of the Apple Watch.。

Gurman called the revamped device the "Apple Watch X," similar to the iPhone X introduced in 2017 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iPhone.。Since the original Apple Watch was unveiled in 2014 and launched in 2015, Gurman is not sure whether the Apple Watch X will be released in 2024 or 2025。

It is reported that Apple is developing a thinner case for the Apple Watch X and exploring ways to change the connection between the strap and the watch。Since the launch of the first Apple Watch, the strap has been attached to both sides of the base and fixed by a locking device。Maintaining this design allows the strap to remain compatible on new and old models。

But this design also has drawbacks。According to people involved in the development of the new Apple Watch, the existing strap system takes up a lot of space, and Apple believes that it can make better use of this space to house larger batteries or other internal components。Gurman revealed that Apple has explored a new tape connection system, but it is unclear whether it will be applied to the Apple Watch X。

In addition to the changes in appearance, the Apple Watch X may also introduce other new features。Such as Apple's Micro LED display technology, which surpasses existing OLED screens in terms of color and clarity。However, it was previously reported that due to the adjustment of the production chain, the launch of the Apple Watch equipped with Micro LED technology may be delayed, and the release time will be postponed from 2025 to 2026。Apple Watch X may also be equipped with blood pressure monitoring for the first time。

Gurman added that the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 will be just a "small update," similar to the device's small-pace updates in recent years.。It is expected that the new device will be equipped with a faster processor and new color options, but in other respects will be basically the same as the existing models。Gurman said it was "arguably the smallest upgrade in the product's history."。"

Since its initial release, Apple has followed the tradition of making incremental improvements to the newly released Apple Watch。However, as the novelty of the new version fades, there has been discussion within Apple about how to slow down the update cycle of the Apple Watch.。The iPad's initial upgrade cycle was once a year, but has now slowed to about one update every 18 months.。

Although the Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to launch this fall, everyone's eyes are now on the 10th anniversary version of the Apple Watch。What surprises Apple will give us, let us wait and see。