Apple Watch 2 Release Date, Specs, Rumors: New Report Confirms September Release?

While, Apple is keeping its highly anticipated Apple Watch 2 under wraps, more and more rumors about the smartwatch's release date, specs and pricing details are piling up.

New report suggest Apple Watch 2 could be announced in September alongside iPhone 7. According to Yibada, Barry Lam, the chairman of Quanta, the company which manufactured the first set of Apple Watches in 2015, has hinted that the Apple Watch 2 will get a September release.

Lam recently announced that there will be a limited stock of the next-gen Watch available during the end of the second quarter. However, he expects more stocks to be available in the third quarter.

There are reports which suggest that Apple Watch will release with new microLED screen tech. The new screen technology, which consumes comparatively lower power than OLED, will ensure a longer battery life and thinner design. The Cupertino acquired the technology with its purchase of LuxVue Technology in May 2014. However, the same is expected to come for some extra price. We can expect the upcoming Apple device to feature a bigger price tag, higher than what was previously assumed.

In addition, a report coming from 9to5Mac claims that the upcoming Apple Watch 2 could boast GPS and swimming tracking functionality. At present, Apple Watch users need to have their iPhones with them to track a run or get directions on their smartwatch. GPS feature on upcoming smartwatch mean that individuals will no longer have to be dependent on their iPhones.

Furthermore, most of the fitness wearable devices available in the market are well efficient in tracking runs, walks, bike rides, but there aren't many devices with swim tracking feature. It is likely that fitness enthusiasts will choose the upcoming Apple Watch over other wearable devices if it gets the rumored feature.

We advise our readers to take the information with a big grain of salt as nothing yet has been confirmed by Apple.

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