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Apple is gearing up for its annual iPhone launch event, which is expected to take place on either September 12th or 13th. One of the anticipated releases is the Apple Watch Series 9 along with iPhone 15 series. This lineup is rumoured to bring some minor improvements, as the company has grander plans for an Apple Watch X, scheduled for later this year. The upcoming Apple Watch X is said to boast a sleeker design and might even include a blood pressure monitor, a feature that has been circulating in rumours.
Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has revealed that the Apple Watch's 10th anniversary is expected to launch sometime in late 2024, possibly even extending into 2025. Here are some details of Watch X, revealed by Gurman:
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Apple could introduce a thinner watch case design that will be paired with a magnetic band attachment system. The current design allows bands to be attached and detached by sliding them onto the sides of the watch case. However, this approach takes up valuable space that could otherwise accommodate a larger battery or other crucial components.
Apple might also introduce a microLED display in the Apple Watch X, adding a burst of colour and touch of premiumness to the device.
Finally, the long-anticipated blood pressure monitor might find its home in the Apple Watch X, putting an end to the speculations that have circulated for some time.
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If you are excited about the new Apple Watch X then you need to be more patient than being excited, because this smartwatch might not launch before one year. In contrast, the upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to make its debut in the same sizes that are 41 and 45 millimetres, while the Ultra model will reportedly feature a larger 49-millimetre size. The primary upgrades for the Series 9 will include faster processors and a fresh array of colours.
According to Gurman, the upcoming Series 9 might be the most modest upgrade in the Apple Watch’s history. He even suggests that if you've already invested in the Apple Watch Ultra, you might consider skipping this iteration altogether.