Rumor: Second-gen Apple Watch to feature new, thinner 'One Glass Solution' touchscreen
Apple suppliers are said to be gearing up for the upcoming launch of the second-generation Apple Watch, which will allegedly conserve space with new, thinner technology behind its touchscreen OLED display.
In comments apparently made by Apple supplier TPK Holding, it was revealed that the new Apple Watch will adopt "One Glass Solution" technology, according to DigiTimes. Rather than citing its usual unnamed supply chain sources, the Taiwanese publication credited the information to TPK itself.
TPK indicated that production of the new "OGS" touch panels led to unexpected technical issues. As a result, yield rates for the new Apple Watch's touchscreen were lower than anticipated.
Touchscreens typically feature a capacitive stack of materials, including two pieces of glass, which can also be known as a "glass on glass" solution. Glass on glass is used in the OLED touchcsreen on the first-generation Apple Watch.
Little is known about Apple's upcoming wearable update, though one rumor from over a year ago suggested the second-generation model will look exactly the same on the exterior. If that's the case, the new "OGS" touchscreen would allow for more space inside of the device, potentially accommodating a larger battery.
Partners in Apple's supply chain are said to be gearing up for a fall launch for the so-called "Apple Watch 2." The original model became available in April of 2015.
Other rumored features for the next Apple Watch include a better screen for outdoor visibility, as well as the possibility of integrated GPS and LTE cellular data.
In comments apparently made by Apple supplier TPK Holding, it was revealed that the new Apple Watch will adopt "One Glass Solution" technology, according to DigiTimes. Rather than citing its usual unnamed supply chain sources, the Taiwanese publication credited the information to TPK itself.
TPK indicated that production of the new "OGS" touch panels led to unexpected technical issues. As a result, yield rates for the new Apple Watch's touchscreen were lower than anticipated.
Touchscreens typically feature a capacitive stack of materials, including two pieces of glass, which can also be known as a "glass on glass" solution. Glass on glass is used in the OLED touchcsreen on the first-generation Apple Watch.
Little is known about Apple's upcoming wearable update, though one rumor from over a year ago suggested the second-generation model will look exactly the same on the exterior. If that's the case, the new "OGS" touchscreen would allow for more space inside of the device, potentially accommodating a larger battery.
Partners in Apple's supply chain are said to be gearing up for a fall launch for the so-called "Apple Watch 2." The original model became available in April of 2015.
Other rumored features for the next Apple Watch include a better screen for outdoor visibility, as well as the possibility of integrated GPS and LTE cellular data.
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It gets a day and then some, most days. Sometimes it gets a little close, so any increase in battery capacity is always welcome. Making the Watch thinner but keeping run time the same isn't progress.
The only thing that could possibly get me to upgrade the watch would be a larger model. 42mm is still rather small for a men's watch.
http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/04/25/apple-watch-2-expected-to-feature-cellular-connectivity-faster-s2-chip
Yes the current product is designed as an iPhone accessory. However future Apple Watch models that can be standalone with GPS and cell connectivity is a very logical step. Lots of runners or people at the gym don't want to carry their phone when exercising. It's called forward thinking and miniaturization of technology. It's been going on for the past 30+ years.
Make it faster. Make it communicate faster with the iPhone. Battery is fine for a day right now but if I could get a couple of days that would be better.
The watch needs speed, and maybe some other sensors - like blood pressure, blood sugar, etc. What if it could identify a heart attack in progress? This is where advancements can come. Some, like blood sugar, would be fine as an add-on in a smart band and only needed by those that have elevated sugar issues.
Better software for exercise measurement and recording would be good too.
I understand what you're saying. It's not like it isn't of course a hypothetical goal for the product in general. But it doesn't take much to understand that it is not a short term goal. Apple is committed to leveraging iPhone for Apple Watch features. LTE on Apple Watch is so far in the future you couldn't see it with a crystal ball.
It's not that more better battery isn't always better, its just not necessary. It doesn't warrant expending development and engineering resources that could be better spent elsewhere.
Sleep monitors.
Are you kidding? Any device half the size with the SAME battery life is a huge leap in modern technology. Not even iPhone has advanced this fast each generation. It took iPhone almost a decade to cut size in half with slightly better battery life.
I would think even with the tech it's still going to limited to expanding the distance you can get away from your phone while still working, Similar to how being in trusted wifi coverage gives you greater range. It's still going the phone as trusted store.