Two new components are hidden under the hood of the Series 6

iFixitannounces the color: the new Apple Watch Series 6 has obtained arepairability rating of 6/10according to its usual proper dismantling. Among the positive points of the watch, we note in particular a screen replacement that is feasible even if somewhat difficult without the right tools. Replacing the battery, too, would be quite simple once you open the smartwatch case.

On the other hand, several cables are soldered on theS6 processorlatest generation, which therefore makes it particularly inaccessible. Once again, an additional reason to go toApple Storerather than playing the mechanics yourself.

Better autonomy?

The Apple Watch Series 6 battery is also8.5% more imposingthan in the Series 5, for the forty millimeter model. The largest, on the other hand, only benefits from a size 3.5% larger. On paper, however, the manufacturer assures that the 2019 edition lasts as long as the most recent: eighteen hours.

The last change spotted during deboning is aTaptic Enginealso more cumbersome than before. This module is used to generate vibrations on the wrist, and it is also found in iPhones and inles MacBook Pro.