We’re already picking up Apple Watch 6 rumors and leaks, so here’s all we’ve heard so far about Apple’s next smartwatch.
While the Apple Watch 6 release date will likely be late 2020 alongside the iPhone 12, we’ve now heard a lot about the smartwatch’s software, as Apple has unveiled watchOS 7 at WWDC 2020 – though sadly (albeit unsurprisingly) there was no sign of the Apple Watch 6 itself there. But although watchOS 7 will come to many older Apple Watches, it’s clearly designed with the Apple Watch 6 in mind, so even though the upcoming hardware wasn’t shown off, we have some ideas of what it will be capable of through the new software. As well as that, we’ve collected all the current news, leaks and rumors about Apple’s next wearable, along with our expert analysis on when it might launch and what it might feature. You can read through all of those details below. Below the leaks and rumored information, you’ll find our wish list of the things we want most from the Apple Watch 6 in order to make it a substantial upgrade on the Apple Watch 5. That wearable was good, but it wasn’t a huge upgrade on the Apple Watch 4, so we’re hoping for more this time around. Latest Apple Watch 6 news: The Apple Watch 6 could pack a thermometer and improved yoga tracking based on a new patent, while it seems we might get a grand unveiling on September 8 with the iPhone 12. With the exception of the original Apple Watch, each new model has launched in September of their respective years, so while there are no Apple Watch 6 release date rumors yet we’re fairly confident that it will land in September this year. More specifically, based on the days and dates that Apple tends to release new models we’ll probably see the Apple Watch 6 on September 8 or 15. The former date has in fact now been tipped by one established leaker. That’s not when you’ll be able to buy it though – expect to wait roughly 10 days from the announcement to the on-sale date. It’s also unclear if the Covid-19 pandemic will have impacted Apple’s schedule. There are various rumors about the iPhone 12 being delayed for this reason, and it may be a similar situation for the Apple Watch 6. As for price, it’s likely to cost at least as much as the Apple Watch 5, meaning a starting price of at least $399 / £399 / AU$649. We’re already hearing a few rumors about the Apple Watch 6, including the possibility that it could switch to a new screen type. The Apple Watch 5 uses an OLED screen, but a report suggests the Apple Watch 6 might use microLED. The main advantage of microLED is that it should be more power-efficient, which could mean the Apple Watch 6 would have better battery life. All of this said, there has also been a more recent report that suggest the Apple Watch 6 will feature the exact same screen as the Apple Watch 5. Another possible change to the screen is the addition of a Touch ID fingerprint scanner. Currently the Apple Watch range doesn’t have any biometric security, but building a scanner into the screen would be a slick way to offer it. This theory is based on a patent, and you can see a related image above. The patent explains that this could be achieved by moving the wireless antennas to the strap so there’s more room for other components under the screen.
