Apple updated its watch lineup in 2020 to include the first SE model, bringing the hugely popular wearable into the “affordable” category for more people.
The device was a success and you can read our verdict in our Apple Watch SE review. Now we look forward to see what’s next.
Will Apple release the Apple Watch SE 2 in 2022, and if so, what can you expect? Here you have the latest news and rumors.
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When will the new Apple Watch SE 2 (2022) be released?
Apple hasn’t confirmed any details about the possible successor to the Apple Watch SE, so a release date isn’t known at this time.
While Apple updates its main line of iPhones every year like clockwork, most other devices have a more sporadic pattern. Like the iPhone SE, iPad Air, and iPad mini, Apple’s lifecycle for the Apple Watch SE appears to be over a year, with no release in 2021.
The good news is that it could hit the market in 2022, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The journalist suggests in his newsletter Power Up! that the Apple Watch SE could be released alongside the Apple Watch Series 8 this fall, although no specific release date is mentioned.
If Apple sticks to its usual release cycle for the Apple Watch Series 8, it’s more than likely that we’ll see the launch of the Apple Watch line in September 2022.
If we learn anything different, we’ll be sure to update this section.
How much will the new Apple Watch SE 2 (2022) cost?
As there has only been one SE version of the Apple Watch so far, we can only use that as a guide. Currently, the first-generation device will cost the following:
- Apple Watch SE (GPS) – $279
- Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) – $329
With these new prices, we believe that if Apple updates the Watch SE in 2022, we should see a similar replacement rather than a price increase. At least we hope so.
What features will the new Apple Watch SE 2 (2022) have?
Apple doesn’t announce or tease any new features, and there are no leaks or rumors yet. Traditionally, at least with the main line of Apple Watch, faster processors and new features are added, but the SE models are cheaper for a reason: they don’t have the latest features or the fastest processors.
That’s not to say we can’t guess what the SE 2 might be, as Apple has a long history of reusing components and features that were introduced in previous flagships, making them cheaper models. . That’s what we expect to see in the Apple Watch SE 2 (2022).
EKG
Given that the Apple Watch SE already has many of the same specs as the Apple Watch Series 5, it makes sense that any update would bring one of the standout features from the previous device that didn’t have yet been used on less expensive models: the ECG.
The Electrocardiogram app lets you take recordings of your heartbeat and then check for atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular rhythm. It’s a very useful tool for monitoring your heart health, with the added benefit that you can show the recordings to your doctor if you have any questions.
Since the ECG app first appeared on the Watch Series 4, it seems like it’s time for this feature to make its way to any new version of the Watch SE.
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Another obvious improvement would be the Always-On Display introduced with the Apple Watch Series 5. This handy feature means you don’t have to lift your wrist to see the time or other important information on the screen. Instead, the watch displays all relevant data at all times, hence the name Always-on.
Blood oxygen monitoring
Although far from confirmed, the Apple Watch SE could essentially serve as a replacement for the Series 6, the last in the series before Apple increased the screen dimensions with the Apple Watch Series 7. .
If so, the ability to monitor blood oxygen levels would be standard. With Apple continually positioning the watch as a health and wellness device, the addition of this capability and the aforementioned ECG would make the SE 2 a real powerhouse for fitness enthusiasts, as well as those who want simply spot any potential health issues before they become more serious issues.
Original article published in English on our sister site TechAdvisor UK.
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