According to rumors and recent reports, Apple may skip adding new health sensors to the redesigned Apple Watch Series 7 this year and choose to improve the battery life of the device. According to a well-respected Apple supply chain analyst, the 7 series expected to be released in September may have the first major redesign of the Apple Watch in several years.
As part of the redesign, it may include a flat-sided shell similar to the iPhone 12 or iPad Pro. It is said that Apple will also adopt a new double-sided packaging system (SiP) technology to reduce the size of the processor.
A new report in the Economic Daily pointed out that a smaller S7 chip will free up internal space for a larger capacity battery or additional health sensors. However, according to multiple reports from sources predicting the higher accuracy of Apple’s product plans, Apple is expected to postpone the launch of other sensors until 2022 at the earliest.
According to Bloomberg News, Apple is working on a way to use non-invasive optical sensors to bring blood glucose monitoring to Apple Watch, but it will not be ready for commercial promotion in a few years. Apple is also considering adding a body temperature sensor to the Apple Watch in 2021, but Bloomberg said that it may only be introduced in the 2022 update.
Since the redesigned Apple Watch is expected to allow Apple to retain the size of the current generation model, or slightly thicker, although it will not be noticeable by users, it may leave plenty of room for Apple to increase the internal battery capacity.
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The 44mm Apple Watch 6 series uses a 1.17Wh battery, which is 3.5% larger than the 5 series battery, while the 40mm Apple Watch 6 series includes a 1.024Wh battery, which is 8.5% larger than the 5 series battery. However, despite the increase in charging speed, the offsetting effect of new features and sensors added to the previous Apple Watch models has kept the battery life relatively stable for many years.
Apple advertises that the 6 series can provide up to 18 hours of all-day battery life. Apple’s estimate of “all day” is based on 90-time views, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app usage, and 60 minutes of exercise and music via Bluetooth. However, unlike other Apple products such as the iPhone, this statement has always been consistent from Apple Watch Series 1 to the latest.
One reason for giving priority to increasing battery life in the 7th series is that Apple can vigorously promote this improvement in order to attract users of the old Apple Watch to upgrade. This may be particularly attractive to users who have gradually shortened the battery life of the Apple Watch due to its aging chemical properties.
Increasing battery capacity can also allow Apple Watch to better compete with competitors, which often advertise its multi-day battery life as an iconic feature, such as the Fitbit Versa 3, which can run for more than six days on a single charge.
In addition to potential battery improvements, it is expected that the Apple Watch 7 series will also adopt improved wireless connections, improved U1 ultra-wideband chips, thinner display bezels, and the use of new lamination technology to make the display closer to the front cover, and Update screen technology.
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