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Apple’s third-gen Apple Watch SE could not launch anytime quickly, with the gadget working into “severe jeopardy.” Rumors have indicated Apple will change to a plastic casing with the subsequent Apple Watch SE refresh.
Nevertheless, this transfer may need backfired, with the corporate’s design and operations group not pleased with the end result.
Apple Watch SE 3’s plastic casing turns into a trigger for concern
A number of experiences over the previous yr counsel Apple will launch a extra “kid-friendly” model of the Apple Watch SE 3. It could seemingly characteristic a light-weight plastic physique and are available in numerous vibrant colours to attraction to youthful customers.
One leak even prompt Apple utilizing recycled plastic recovered from the ocean, making the Apple Watch SE 3 the primary carbon-negative product.
It seems this plastic casing has put the upcoming Apple Watch SE refresh in “severe jeopardy.” Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, within the newest version of his Energy On e-newsletter, claims Apple’s design group doesn’t just like the look.” Worse, the corporate’s operations group has struggled to make the plastic casing cheaper than aluminum. This might undermine Apple’s choice to modify to plastic for its subsequent Apple Watch SE.
It’s unclear if Apple will delay the Apple Watch SE 3’s launch because of these challenges or proceed with its launch later this yr.
Apple Watch group battling blood-pressure monitoring
The Apple Watch SE 3 isn’t Apple’s solely concern. The corporate’s watch group has additionally encountered challenges whereas testing blood-pressure monitoring know-how for future fashions.
Blood stress monitoring was initially rumored to debut on the Apple Watch Collection 10 final yr, however that didn’t occur. Given the problems Apple’s engineering group faces with the know-how, it could not debut on this yr’s Apple Watch mannequin both.
