In terms of design, not much has changed with the Apple Watch.
Since it was introduced in 2015, each subsequent watch has pretty much adhered to the same look.
That might change starting next year.
Quick, tell me which one is which. Yes, they’re all different models. I swapped straps so don’t try looking in past photos on this site to guess.Photo: Victoria Song/Gizmodo
This is potentially huge!
There are a few visual cues.
The Series 5 came with an always-on screen, and the Series 6 introduced some new colorways.
These are two different Apple Watches from different years.Photo: Victoria Song/Gizmodo
Newer models also have a side button that protrudes less.
But seriously, this is me scraping the barrel.
They have the same button layouts!
These are also two different Apple Watch models.Photo: Victoria Song/Gizmodo
For the most part, the truly significant changes with each Apple Watch have been internal.
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There are benefits to keeping the design the same.
From an app standpoint, its also easier for developers.
But…Apple should consider doing a redesign anyway.
TheApple Watch SEis slimmer than most smartwatches at 10.4mm.
Comparatively, theFitbit Senseis 12.4mm thick and allows for an estimated 6+ days of battery.
That extra 2mm isnt noticeabletake it from someone who has worn both devices simultaneously.
Also, while it might be a pain for developers, providing a circular screen option would be great.
Ill admit the final reason why Apple ought to consider a redesign is selfish.
From a design standpoint, its led the category to be so fucking boring to look at.
Christ, if Apple were to do something, anything new, the bandwagon would ostensibly follow.
That would at least buy us a few product cycles of things finally looking a bit different.
Its a little puzzling that Apple hasnt considered a redesign of some sort.
After all, the design from one iPhone to the next dramatically changes.
Ultimately, well have to wait and see what the improved form factor design Kuo described actually means.
If that ends up being the case, I might tear my hair out.
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