The Apple Watch 2 is also rumoured to have cellular connectivity, but Kuo does not expect LTE connectivity until 2017. One model will be a slightly upgraded version of the current Apple Watch. Apple unveiled the Apple Watch wearable tech and two new iPhones, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
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While the first generation watch launched at a starting price of $349 (£299), Apple later dropped the price to $299 (£225). Rumors say a September 16 release date is most likely to happen.
A new rumor from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News (via Macotara) reports Apple has been working on a standalone health-tracking device for the past two years. This variant is expected to look the same as the original one, but its waterproofing features should also be upgraded a bit. Because the Apple Watch 2 may alert users to possible health-risks way ahead of time. The move will understandably be a benefit for those who want to try using a smartwatch but are hesitant to fork out the cash for the full-fledged Apple Watch 2.
Another possibility with the impending arrival of the Apple Watch 2 is a price drop on the original models.
The note also mentioned that Kuo is increasing his fiscal 2016 shipment forecast to between 10 million and 11 million units.
Lately the rumor mill has been centered around the upcoming iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
A rumor that has been making the rounds since June previous year, suggests the Apple Watch 2 will include a front-facing camera for FaceTime calls.
“And arguably the health care system can be made much simpler, can have much better results, you can have patients that really feel like customers…and have systems and applications that bring out the best in the medical professionals…”
Apple Watch sales are predicted to decline this year despite a new version being released, according to Kuo.
Apple’s preview of watchOS 2 earlier this year offered some clues about the Apple Watch 2. The drop in sales is more significant considering the 2015 figure was over an eight month period compared to the 12 month period for 2016.
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And in May, Apple posted a job listing for a Privacy Counsel whose responsibilities would include, among other things, ensuring that the company remained in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) – the United States law that provides privacy and provisions for safeguarding medical information.
