Apple manufacturer Quanta seen riding high on 'Apple Watch Series 3' coming this fall
Regular Apple supplier Quanta Computer is likely to enjoy strong revenues in the second half of 2017, in part because of the third-generation Apple Watch, reports reaffirmed on Tuesday.
Compal Electronics has joined the Watch supply chain but will probably handle older-generation models still on sale, said the Chinese-language Economic Daily News, cited by DigiTimes. The company's involvement was rumored as far back as April, and at the time said to involve taking over some Series 2 production.
It's unknown if Apple will continue to sell the Series 1 in a post-"Series 3" environment. The 1 is essentially a first-generation Watch with a faster processor, lacking upgrades like waterproofing or GPS.
Since 2015, flagship Watch production has been handled entirely by Quanta, making it natural for that relationship to continue.
Rumors about the "Series 3" remain relatively few and far between. One of the most common is that that device could get LTE, allowing it to operate independently of an iPhone -- at least, to a greater degree than the Series 2.
It may also get built-in sleep tracking, like many other wearables, and possibly even a non-invasive glucose monitor. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted wearing a special Watch accessory, which might also support rumors that Apple is working on "smart" bands that will expand features without requiring a new Watch.
Compal Electronics has joined the Watch supply chain but will probably handle older-generation models still on sale, said the Chinese-language Economic Daily News, cited by DigiTimes. The company's involvement was rumored as far back as April, and at the time said to involve taking over some Series 2 production.
It's unknown if Apple will continue to sell the Series 1 in a post-"Series 3" environment. The 1 is essentially a first-generation Watch with a faster processor, lacking upgrades like waterproofing or GPS.
Since 2015, flagship Watch production has been handled entirely by Quanta, making it natural for that relationship to continue.
Rumors about the "Series 3" remain relatively few and far between. One of the most common is that that device could get LTE, allowing it to operate independently of an iPhone -- at least, to a greater degree than the Series 2.
It may also get built-in sleep tracking, like many other wearables, and possibly even a non-invasive glucose monitor. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted wearing a special Watch accessory, which might also support rumors that Apple is working on "smart" bands that will expand features without requiring a new Watch.
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There has yet to be a compelling Apple Watch upgrade for Series 0 owners. Seems insane to not come out with a model with a faster chip, better battery life, improved taptic engine. It is an iPhone accessory. Why not have a new Apple Watch to purchase alongside new iPhones? Why not have a new Apple Watch which makes for a good holiday gift?
If no Series 3 this year, vast missed opportunity. I don't think Apple would do that.
I do think that the S1 chip in Series 0 is starting to show its age in a big way, and the Force Touch/Taptic engine has either gotten worse with time, or just feels like it has because the iPhone and MacBook trackpads are so dramatically better.
Want a restful sleep? Take off the damn watch and leave technology alone for 8 hours.
For example:
Series 3, Sport, 38mm, WIFI $369
Series 3, Sport, 38mm, LTE $399
Personally, just like my iPad, I don't need a LTE model when I can piggyback my iPhone for free, so I definitely don't want to pay for the extra unused hardware. Here's hoping customers can save coin and purchase a Series 3 without LTE.
You're fucking nuts if you think that quality sleep is a joke. At a minimum, sleep monitoring is about recording how you sleep so you can look for patterns. Since I take my Watch off at night I don't really know how much I sleep, how quickly I fall asleep, when my mind cycles through stages of sleep, or any other potential issues, like sleep apnea.
First we need monitoring, and then we can work on finding solutions to problems, like being able to monitor sleep will be able to lead to better sleep, smart alarms that will wake you up an ideal time, warm your bed or room at a given time based on when your core body temp drops, etc.
You're honestly saying that if you don't wear a watch to bed you'll have restful sleep? That's it?! That's your entire "professional" opinion as to why sleep affects people in different ways—everyone who can't sleep well is wearing a watch to bed? Really?!
let me guess tho, when you go to the gym you dont track anything just fart around for an hour, amirite? without proper tracking and subsequent plans of actions, you wont improve just about anywhere in life.
I would disagree with you about having cellular connectivity as an option. I have a child, who loves for me to play at the park with him when we go. It is extremely difficult to play with him and have an iPhone in my pockets. So, I typically leave it in the car rather than receiving phone calls for emergencies if they are. I don't like doing that, but my wife knows not to call me first if something happens. I also love to run. It would be very helpful and convenient if I could leave my phone at home, listen to my music from my watch, and still receive phone calls if I need to or make a phone call. I also sometimes walk to the grocery store, as it is not very far from me. Again, I would love to walk there without my phone, but can't. Their are far more other reason that I will not go into for why having the option to have cellular connectivity is good for some. Speaking of some, I will take from a fellow Apple Watch enthusiast, who was quoted as saying that "One thing that stands out to him as he reads from many of us that are regulars on various tech blogs seem to forget that we are so very far from the regular customer and who the meat and potatoes for Apple and other tech companies are." He goes on that state that "The average customer wants and will buy a lot of what many of us are saying doesn't really interest you. Cellular capabilities in an Apple Watch is a prime example. I get it that some of you don't see the need and wouldn't pay extra for this. What several of you don't get is the vast majority of their target market will die for this kind a capability and will pay for it in a heartbeat regardless of how much use they can or will make of it." The key word being SOME. I know that not everyone would like to be untethered from their devices and that's understandable. However, to have that option would be a great one. I also think that paying another $5 a month (Verizon current cost) is not that much considering the convenience you are receiving in return and peace of mind that you get if you do ever forget your phone, you can still receive and make phone calls and/or send a text if you need to.