If speculation is to be believed, the Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to be announced later this year, at the same time as the iPhone 15 range. As usual, design and power developments are to be expected. Apple is also known for not being satisfied with simple hardware evolutions and their new jewel will therefore present new functionalities.
The first version of Apple’s ultra-connected watch dates back to 2016 and quickly became an icon. Decried by some – too expensive and not very useful for use – dubbed by others, the generations have however chained themselves and have always been able to find their audience. A leak of elements of the latest patent filed by Apple is raising growing expectations among fans. Future features are intended, as usual, to be revolutionary, such as this integrated photo module, and aim to further improve the user experience. Decryption.
An enveloping flexible screen
According to the Apple brand’s latest patent (which is not stolen) the Apple Watch Series 9 will have a new type of screen. Responding to the name of Display Module And System Application, it offers an innovative design for displaying data on the watch. The standard design of a connected watch is known to everyone. In a simplified way, a smartwatch is made up of a bracelet and a screen displaying digital data. Way too old school for Apple! The Series 9 project is for the screen and the bracelet to merge to become a single entity. What is the point of such a design? Offer a flexible and larger screen.
An extended display area
The extension of a flexible screen to the bracelet will in particular extend the display surface on the two separate parts of the watch. In any case, this is what the diagrams provided by the brand provide. First, it will allow for an improved ability to display data that will be more easily searchable. Secondly, the flexibility of the design of this enlarged screen will adapt more easily to the wrist of future users. The two screens will be connected invisibly by flexible cables, called ribbon cables. However, we must remain cautious about this new concept. Larger display area also means more potential durability issues. To see how Apple intends to take this issue into consideration.
Apple filing numerous patents to keep the competition at a distance, it remains difficult today to say whether the company plans to adapt this new technology directly for the Series 9. In terms of design, it will remain very close anyway. of the older generation, but will feature the new S9 chip for improved performance. See you in September 2023 for the final forecast.
Sources: Wccftech, Apple, Tom’s guide
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