No Apple Watch Series 9, but soon an Apple Watch

According to a new rumor, Apple could be preparing a fairly significant change in the nomenclature of its connected watches. A source from the firm's subcontracting circuit in Asia assures that the next Apple Watch will be numberedsucceeding the Apple Watch Series 8current. Which therefore suggests that there will be no Apple Watch Series 9. Of course, Cupertino will probably not confirm the information, preferring to keep future products a secret.

We do not yet know precisely when this edition will be released, but the manufacturer's usual calendar generally coincides with the month ofseptember. It is also during this period that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro should see the light of day, if the name is right there too.

What's new for the new Apple Watch?

For now, few additional details have leaked regarding the next Apple Watch. However, there are indications that she could be entitled to amore efficient screen. The improvement would involve new diode technology, making it possible to obtain better contrasts, deeper blacks but also lower energy consumption. This last criterion is essential for a device that is worn on the wrist all day and which can also measure sleep at night.

Unfortunately, there's little chance the potential Series X will come with any more major differences. Jeff Pu, an analyst specializing in the Apple firm's confidential plans, believes that this modelwill be very similarto the Series 8 currently available in stores. Its base price is set at 499 euros, or 619 euros if you choose the 4G option.

The reliability of the source questions

Good to know, however: he is an informant ofLuxsharewhich evokes the case of the Series X. However, this is a simple Apple subcontractor in charge of assembly. So certainly, this one is becoming more and more talked about thanks to anew major partnership with Tim Cook's company, but it is not the best guarantee of confidence either.

Indeed, it is unlikely that a supplier of this ilk would know Apple's marketing ambitions so far in advance. For brand names, we prefer to rely onthird party resellersor to insiders working directly in California, where Apple Park is located.