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iPhone 15 Hits the Shelves: Apple’s Next-Gen Marvel Now Available!

Today, on September 22, Apple launched its anticipated iPhone 15 series, promising a new era of smartphone innovation. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, delivered the announcement of an exciting new iPhone lineup at an event in Cupertino, California. This incredible keynote consists of four amazing models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the among the finest iPhone 15 Pro Max.. By choosing the model that best suits their interests and with the arrival of new additions, iPhone users can now get their hands on the latest in mobile technology.

Design Elegance

The iPhone 15 series brings subtle yet impactful design enhancements to the table. All four models feature a gentle curvature along their rear edges, ensuring a comfortable and ergonomic grip. For those who crave distinct aesthetics, the Pro models offer a range of striking color options, including Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium.

Exciting Innovations

Apple’s latest offerings introduce a set of exciting innovations. The iPhone 15 series satisfies one of the biggest requests from Apple, the adoption of a USB-C charging port. This brings convenience to users as it is now possible to charge different kinds of devices with a single cable. Another exciting addition is that of reverse charging, which allows users to power up their Apple Watch or 2nd-gen AirPods Pro directly from their iPhone.

Photography enthusiasts will find the Pro models particularly enticing, as they are equipped with the A17 Pro chip and a suite of advanced camera features, including a versatile triple-lens rear camera system with optical zoom. Apple commits to making a change towards environmental sustainability through an increased use of recycled materials, such as 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery.

Native AAA Gaming on iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, powered by the groundbreaking A17 Pro chip, are poised to revolutionize mobile gaming. Equipped with a effective 6-core CPU and GPU, those devices offer hardware support for ray tracing, boast stunning HDR displays, and provide variable refresh fees, basically redefining the benchmark for cell gaming. Notably, it can natively run AAA titles like Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage, marking a significant milestone in smartphones. The introduction of advanced game controllers enhances the immersive experience, paving the way for console-quality gaming on a portable device. This advancement not only transforms user experiences but also opens new avenues for developers, positioning the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max as a catalyst for the future of mobile gaming.

Tech Insights

A quick glance at the key tech specs for the iPhone 15 series reveals:

A16 Bionic processor for iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, while the Pro models boast the formidable A17 Pro.

Dual or triple-lens rear cameras to cater to diverse photography needs.

The photographic prowess of Smart HDR 5.

Extended battery life and rapid charging capabilities.

Seamless connectivity thanks to Wi-Fi 6 (or 6E for Pro models) and 5G support.

Robust IP68 dust and water resistance for added durability.

Price Points

Apple has priced the iPhone 15 series to cater to a wide range of budgets. The starting price for the iPhone 15 is $799, while the Pro models are more expensive, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max starting at $1,199.

With the release of the iPhone 15 series today, Apple enthusiasts can finally experience the culmination of innovation and style. These new releases are set to make a profound impact on the smartphone landscape, carrying forward Apple’s legacy of technological excellence. In addition, the greater performance capabilities of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max promise to allow for a revolutionized portable gaming experience.

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जल्द लॉन्च होने वाला है iPhone SE 2021 और New AirPods Pro, देखें खूबियां

जल्द लॉन्च होने वाला है iPhone SE 2021 और New AirPods Pro, देखें खूबियां

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New Nintendo Switch 2 release date, specs, leaks and more

Even with the PS5 and Xbox Series X finally out, anticipation for a Nintendo Switch 2 (or Nintendo Switch Pro) is still red-hot. According to recent reports, the next Nintendo Switch could be a beefed-up version of Nintendo's beloved hybrid console with new features and 4K gaming support.

Nintendo's next Switch likely won't deliver things like ray tracing or 8K gaming, but a more powerful Switch could help the company better compete with the latest next-gen consoles. And some rumors have pegged the Switch 2 as sporting some truly wild features, including potential dual-screen support.

Nintendo hasn't confirmed the existence of a new Nintendo Switch model, but the latest rumors indicate that a new Switch is all but inevitable. Here's everything we know about the New Nintendo Switch 2, including its possible release date, specs and features.

Latest Nintendo Switch 2 news (November 29)

The new GPD Win 3 gives us a taste of how a Switch Pro could work, with smooth 60 fps gaming on the go.

Taiwan's Economic Daily News reports that Nintendo is including a Mini-LED display on the Switch 2, and is gearing up to launch the console in 2021.

New Nintendo Switch 2 release date

Citing a Taipei-based report out of the Economic Daily News, The Edge Markets reports that a new version of Nintendo's popular hybrid console could arrive by early 2021. That was quickly followed up by a Bloomberg report that suggests that the new Switch could arrive next year complete with 4K support and an expansive new games lineup.

A subsequent Bloomberg report claims that developers are being asked to make their Nintendo Switch games playable in 4K, adding further weight to the possibility of an upcoming hardware upgrade.

Economic Daily News later reported that Nintendo was still planning a 2021 launch, and has been visiting companies in Taiwan to obtain displays for the new console.

Here's a look at when every version of the Switch has launched so far. Looking at these days, it's possible we could see an updated Switch by 2021 to coincide with the system's four-year anniversary.

Nintendo Switch: March 3, 2017

Nintendo Switch (upgraded battery): August 2019

Nintendo Switch Lite: September 20, 2019

Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch Pro: 2021 (rumored)

New Nintendo Switch 2 price

While there's no official price set for Nintendo's next Switch, it seems safe to assume it'll cost more than the $299 base model — and certainly more than the $199 Nintendo Switch Lite. In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, Japan-based games consultant Serkan Toto predicts that the Switch Pro will cost around $399.

New Nintendo Switch 2 specs

The Switch Pro's rumored specs have varied based on different reports, with some claiming that the next Switch will be a modest upgrade and others hinting at a significant power boost for Nintendo's console. A sketchy, now-deleted 4chan post (via Inverse) suggests some major changes, including a custom Nvidia Tegra Xavier processor, a 64GB SSD, 4K video support, and two USB-C ports. This post also claimed that the Switch Pro would be a TV-only console, and won't be playable in portable mode.

Economic Daily News also claims Nintendo is set to include a Mini-LED display in the Switch 2, which is a big leap up from the 720p LCD display included in the original. Utilising Mini-LED tech would mean better responsiveness, contrast, and energy efficiency, all of which would be more than welcome on a new Switch.

However, a forum post on Korean website Clien (via TechRadar) suggests that the next Switch might not be a huge generational leap. The poster claims that Nintendo is working with Nvidia on a custom Tegra processor based on Nvidia's Volta architecture, and won't include the Tegra X1+ chip that many had expected the console to feature. As a result, 4K support may not be feasible for the Switch Pro.

The current Nintendo Switch packs a custom Nvidia Tegra X1 processor, a 6.2-inch, 720p display and 32GB of storage. In August 2019, the console saw a minor refresh, which bumped the battery life from an estimated 2.5 to 6.5 hours to 4.5 to 9 hours. In our own Switch battery tests, we found that the new model lasts nearly twice as long for games such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

The Nintendo Switch 2 may also feature Nvidia DLSS 2.0 support, according to an Nvidia job ad spotted by Wccftech. The posting seeks a software engineer on the Tegra team to work on "next-generation graphics" and mentions gaming consoles by name. Considering that the Switch is the only Tegra-powered console out there, it's possible that Nvidia is conducting work on a CPU for a new model. DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an AI technology designed to boost framerates in games, which could lead to much smoother performance if it makes its way to the Switch 2.

But improved specs could just be the tip of the iceberg for the Nintendo Switch 2. A series of code found in the Switch's April 2020 firmware update reveals what could be support for a dual-screen console, suggesting that the next Nintendo Switch may be a two-display device.

This wouldn't be a first for Nintendo given the company's popular Nintendo DS and 3DS handhelds, but we'd be curious to see how dual-screen support would play into the Switch ecosystem. Perhaps you'll be able to play in handheld mode while beaming certain content to your TV, similar to how the Wii U operated.

There are also some recent mobile GPU breakthroughs that point to a promising future for upcoming handheld consoles such as the Switch 2. Samsung and AMD are expected to be working on a new Exynos 1000 chip with AMD graphics built-in, which could give the Switch 2 a massive power boost if Nintendo decides to opt for that CPU over the aging Tegra X1 found in the current Switch.

One of the most recent notable mentions of the Nintendo Switch 2 comes from the developers of Eiyuden Chronicle, a throwback role-playing game that's currently on Kickstarter. As spotted by Nintendo Life, Rabbit & Bear Studios mention "Nintendo's next generation console" as one of the platforms the developer plans to release the game for. While the studio was transparent about having no inside knowledge to Nintendo's plans, the company noted that porting the title to the relatively underpowered Switch while building it for next-gen platforms would be an expensive endeavor.

New Nintendo Switch 2 features

If Nintendo does make another Switch-like console, it seems safe to assume that it'll once again allow you to play in TV, tabletop and handheld modes. But some recent Nintendo patents hint at some other interesting features that could either make their way to the new console or serve as a complementary device.

Nintendo recently patented a unique health-tracking device, which would be able to track your sleep, monitor your mood via microphones and sensors, and even change the odor of a room. Interestingly, the patented device has its own dock (much like the Switch), and seems designed to work with health-related games a la Ring Fit Adventure. It's too early to tell whether such a device will even come to market, but it will be interesting to see if Nintendo ups its fitness-tracking game in time for the next Switch console.

What we want from the Nintendo Switch 2

If the Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Pro does become a reality, there are a handful of features we'd love to see that could make it a compelling high-end option for Nintendo fans.

1080p handheld gameplay: The Switch's 6.2-inch screen is limited to 720p in handheld mode, meaning you can't experience titles like Super Mario Odyssey and Pokémon Sword and Shield in their full glory. The ability to game on the go in 1080p would be a big reason to upgrade to a Switch Pro — if the console can muster 60fps at 1080p, even better.

4K or 1440p support for TV mode. Considering that 4K consoles are out there and that the PS5 and Xbox Series X will support 8K content, it'd be nice to see the Switch Pro get a resolution bump. The new console would likely need a beefy new dock to support 4K or even 2560 x 1440 resolutions, but just imagine how glorious it would be to play Breath of the Wild in 4K.  

Better ergonomics. We recently got our hands on Alienware's Concept UFO, which is a Switch-like portable gaming PC that features standard controller-sized buttons, triggers and grips. If Nintendo can devise new Joy-Cons that are bigger and more ergonomic without being too massive, the Switch Pro could be the most comfortable way to play on the go.  

True Bluetooth support. While the current Switch features Bluetooth 4.1 for connecting wirelessly to Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers, you can't pair other Bluetooth gadgets (like headphones) to the console without an adapter. Nintendo, I just want to be able to pair my AirPods to my Switch without any extra fuss — make it happen!  

Why we want a Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch is an absolute joy of a system backed by some of the finest games Nintendo has ever released. But its hardware is starting to show its limitations more than three years after release, largely when it comes to ports of major third-party games.

Kotaku's Ethan Gach recently got his hands on the new Switch port of The Outer Worlds, which reportedly "looks so bad on Switch I'm tempted to tell even people who have no other means of playing it to stay away." Based on Gach's screenshots, the port looks incredibly blurry, and suffers from framerate drops. Gamers have had similar issues with ports such as Pillars of Eternity and Wasteland 2.

While Nintendo games such as Breath of the Wild and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are optimized to look and run great on Switch, the console seems to be running into a AAA games problem. And that could prove especially challenging for Nintendo, especially with a new crop of third-party games built for PS5 and Xbox Series X that may be more graphically demanding than ever.

Nintendo doesn't necessarily need a system as powerful as Sony's and Microsoft's upcoming console (the Switch has done just fine against PS4 and Xbox One), but a significant power boost could make the company's hybrid console even more appealing for fans of big third-party franchises.

Should I wait for a Nintendo Switch 2?

Considering that the Switch 2 is still a rumor at this point, we wouldn't count on it coming out just yet -- at least not anytime soon. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite are at the top of our list for the best handheld gaming consoles, and we expect them to continue to get supported for years to come. So if you've yet to jump on the Switch bandwagon, you can do so with confidence that it won't be replaced anytime soon.

Plus, if there is indeed a Switch 2 or Switch Pro, chances are it'll work with your existing Switch game library. Nintendo has a history of supporting its handhelds through multiple iterations, with the Nintendo DS/Nintendo 3DS family supporting the same game library for more than a decade. Given how popular the Switch is, we expect Nintendo to take a similar approach for its current console.

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The Very Best Gadgets We Saw at CES 2020

It’s Saturday, CES is finally done, and over 150,000 people have fled Vegas for less light-saturated locales. We walked the show floor and went to every secret hotel meeting we could to find the best gadgets coming out of CES this year.

These are nearly all products that will be available in 2020—no concept cars or far-fetched robots here.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

Photo: Sam Rutherford (Gizmodo)

All first-gen products are a bit awkward, and that goes double for anything featuring a flexible display. Even so, Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold seems really promising. You can use it in landscape mode with its detachable keyboard like a portable all-in-one, or rotate it 90 degrees, bend it in half, and voila, you have a thick, but still very portable clamshell. And unlike Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, the X1 Fold doesn’t have a crease, with Lenovo even using the gap between its screen as a place to stash its keyboard while traveling. And because the X1 Fold is part of the ThinkPad family, it had to pass the same battery of mil-spec test regular Thinkpads get subjected too, so it shouldn’t be a delicate flower like the Galaxy Fold. But perhaps best of all, is that—unlike Dell’s foldable Concept Duet—Lenovo is going to start selling this thing this spring. Like it or not, the ThinkPad X1 Fold is the start of a new era for laptops. – Sam Rutherford

Suunto 7

Image: Suunto

Wear OS has gotten the short end of the stick when it comes to smartwatch operating systems. That’s why it’s notable that Suunto, which is known for its in-depth performance metrics and GPS maps, has picked it for its platform. The Suunto 7 is the company’s first true smartwatch, and even though it’s a big boy, it’s not hideous and is incredibly light on the wrist. When you consider it comes with offline, downloadable maps, NFC payments, Google Assistant, over 80 sports profiles, and around two days of battery life (pretty good for a Wear OS watch), it’s definitely one of the more exciting wearables at the show. — Victoria Song

Quibi

Gif: Quibi

I still have no idea who will actually subscribe to Quibi, the new phone-only streaming service from the guy who brought you Dreamworks. But there are a lot of talented people making content for Quibi, and it’s the rare streaming service that’s still studio agnostic—with content planned from Disney even! But what’s really cool is the way it serves up two different films with the same soundtrack. You decide the experience you get all by the orientation of your phone. — Alex Cranz

TCL 6-Series of 2020

The cheap 4K TV keeps getting better. Not only is the 2020 TCL 6-Series outfitted with future-forward ports like HDMI eARC. It’s also getting new backlighting with mini LED technology. This means that, whereas last year’s model had 100 local dimming zones, the new model will potentially have thousands, which should greatly improve contrast and viewing angles. In other words, this upgrade could bring the picture quality closer to that of an OLED TV for a fraction of the price. — Adam Clark Estes

L’Oreal Perso

L’Oreal has consistently brought interesting skincare tech to CES year after year, and the Perso is no exception. It’s an attractive device that manages to blend together AI, augmented reality, and environmental data to create a personalized skincare regimen. The hardware is also impressive, featuring special motors that work with NFC-enabled cartridges to dispense the precise amount of product. Perso can also be used to create custom lipstick colors and foundation. The design is also thoughtful in that the top detaches, so whatever you create can be carried along with you for the rest of the day. While Perso won’t launch until next year, it could easily be a device that not only reduces trial-and-error but could also save money and declutter your bathroom. — Victoria Song

E Ink Color Paper

It feels as though electronic paper has evolved at a glacial pace compared to other display technologies like LCDs and OLEDs. Since Sony’s original Sony Librie came out 16 years ago, e-paper has remained black and white, with only marginal improvements made to its contrast and resolution. E Ink started demonstrating its first full-color electronic paper displays at CES a few years ago, but for 2020 it’s managed to solve issues with agonizingly slow refresh rates. It now takes E Ink’s colored electronic paper less than two seconds to load an entirely new image, which paves the way for its use in e-book readers like Amazon’s Kindle. Color reproduction is limited to around 40,000 shades, but the advantages of E Ink technology are still there, including easy visibility in sunlight, and incredible battery life. — Andrew Liszweski

Impossible Pork

We can’t believe it’s not pork! This year, Impossible Foods introduced a plant-based pork substitute that blew us away in a taste test. The texture, cook time, and flavor are spot-on, and frankly, we couldn’t tell the difference between Impossible pork shumai and the real thing. It’ll be available in select Burger Kings later this month. We’re not entirely sure when it’ll hit restaurants or grocery stores on a larger scale, but we can’t wait to stuff our faces. — Victoria Song

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook

Chromebooks are pretty simple devices, there’s no need for a ton of gimmicks or shouty features. So on Samsung’s first-ever Galaxy-branded Chromebook, Samsung didn’t mess with the formula and instead just made sure that every single spec and component was really high quality. Sure, starting at $1,000, it’s kind of expensive, but when you consider that the Galaxy Chromebook has a 4K AMOLED screen with HDR certification, stylus support, an Intel i5 CPU, and up to a 1TB SSD, the Galaxy Chromebook still manages to feel like a deal. And with a super-thin aluminum chassis and a beautiful red paint job (the gray one is fine too), the Galaxy Chromebooks are some of the prettiest laptops we’ve seen in years. — Sam Rutherford

Jabra Elite Active 75t

Image: Jabra

The Jabra Elite 75t released last fall stood out as a potential AirPod Pro killer thanks to their killer performance and great sound. Now, the Danish audio company has improved on that design with a new ultra-waterproof and durable version designed for sports: the Elite Active 75t. The new truly wireless earbuds feature an IP57 rating, which means they’re submersible in up to a meter of water for 30 minutes, as well as a soft-touch coating that makes them easier to handle with sweaty palms. They also get 7.5 hours of battery life on a single charge, and they’re still cheaper than AirPods Pro! — Adam Clark Estes

Linksys Wellness Pods

By monitoring signal disruptions in your home’s wifi, Linksys Aware turns your wireless network into a home security system that doesn’t require any additional hardware to install. At launch the feature was limited, simply alerting homeowners to the presence of potential intruders while they were away, but in 2020 Linksys will be expanding what Aware is capable of through optional Wellness Pods that increase the feature’s sensitivity, allowing it to detect someone having a restless sleep based on subtle movements and even their breathing rate. The Pods will also allow Linksys Aware to detect and react to someone falling, such as an elderly relative, triggering an emergency response which includes contacting help and even reassuring them through a smart assistant like Amazon’s Alexa. — Andrew Liszewski

Stern Stranger Things Pinball Machine

Gif: Stern

Pinball machines haven’t seen a lot of big changes over the years. They’re still primarily just balls flying across a stretch of smooth material and manipulated with bumpers and springs. But Stern’s new Stranger Things machine really seems to incorporate all kinds of cool and unusual stuff. In particular, magnets that mimic Eleven’s telekinesis and hold balls in place, and a big projector in the center of the play area that seriously catches the eye. — Alex Cranz

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Apple Watch Series 4: Rumored specs, price, release dat...

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The Apple Watch debuted back in 2015, and in the three years since, it's become the top watch on the market. But it's also kept a pretty similar-looking design. Updates have included GPS and full swim-ready water resistance in the Apple Watch Series 2, and onboard cellular connectivity in Apple Watch Series 3.

The next version could finally be where Apple makes some bigger changes to how it actually looks -- just in time to go up against a brand-new Google smartwatch and the Samsung Galaxy Watch, which launches on Aug. 24. It looks like the smartwatch battle will be more heated in 2018 than ever.

WatchOS 5, unveiled at Apple's WWDC developer conference in San Jose, brings a number of fitness improvements to the table, an instant watch-to-watch walkie-talkie mode, support for podcasts and an ability to play audio from third-party apps on the go.

This is what we think we know so far about the next Apple Watch, and what it might feature. We'll keep updating this with the latest rumors and reports.

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Likely release date: September

Apple's last few iPhone events have all fallen around the week or two after Labor Day, and the Apple Watch has appeared alongside the iPhone the last two years. (We predict Apple will hold its iPhone announcement on Sept. 12.) The Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3 became available a week after both events, and it's a good bet Apple will continue the trend.

Price? Expect more of the same

The Apple Watch has dropped a bit in price over the last few years, but the Apple Watch Series 3 starts at $329 (£329, AU$459), which seems like a logical territory for a next-gen model. A cellular version, just like Series 3, would cost more. As a comparison, the Galaxy Watch's official pricing starts at $330 and £279 in the UK (Australia pricing to come).

A bigger display

A spring report by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (who's had a great track record on Apple rumors) says the next Apple Watch will have a 15 percent larger display. The existing Apple Watch models all have a fair amount of bezel that's kept hidden by the smartwatch's black borders and mostly black OLED readouts, but going for a more edge-to-edge look would make sense and open up more room for information and messages.

New solid-state, click-free buttons

Part of the next Apple Watch's slimmer size could be due to a redesign of the clickable side button and spinning clickable digital crown. A recent report from Fast Company says that these buttons will be solid-state, with a phantom haptic-enabled click sensation much like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 home buttons and recent MacBook trackpads. The Taptic Engine on Apple Watches are already extremely refined, and making these buttons solid-state could also help the watch be more water-resistant.

Apple's Watch 4 will have to compete with Samsung's newly announced Galaxy Watch.

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Always-on Siri, perhaps?

Apple's latest MacBook Pros have added T2 chips that offers always-on Siri. Google's upcoming next wave of Wear OS smartwatches co-developed with Qualcomm promise always-on Google Assistant, too. Would the next Apple Watch possibly have always-accessible Siri without needing to raise up the Apple Watch or press the side button? For accessibility purposes, it could be an appealing pitch -- but it would require improved battery life or a more efficient set of processors.

Better battery life?

In the updated design, a larger-capacity battery (with better battery life) might fit. Or, maybe, the next Apple Watch will just be more efficient in using that battery. Part of that better battery life could theoretically come from new display tech: a Bloomberg report in the spring said Apple would be making its own MicroLED displays in future products. MicroLED tech seems to have benefits for wearables, making "slimmer, brighter, less power-hungry" gadgets. Better battery life would be a welcome feature for a new Apple Watch: current Apple Watch models typically need daily charging.

A slimmer size, or the same?

The Apple Watch has had nearly the same look for three years: a bit bulbous, with rounded square edges. The changes in design reported so far don't clearly indicate how much thinner it would be, or even if the watch could get larger. Maybe, like iPhone design refreshes, the Apple Watch 4 will end up remaining a similar size but gaining extra performance, battery and screen size.

Sleep tracking?

A missing feature in WatchOS 5 is built-in sleep tracking on the Apple Watch. Apple acquired sleep-tracking company Beddit in 2017, but hasn't incorporated sleep tracking into its own products or software yet. There are third-party Apple Watch apps that can monitor sleep, but current watch models also typically require nightly charging that gets in the way of the required nighttime wearing needed for sleep analysis. 

Fitbit's watches, meanwhile, last around four days on a single charge, making sleep tracking easier. Garmin's smartwatches are adding improved sleep tracking, too. Fitbit's heart-rate studies are exploring testing for sleep apnea as well, which could be another target for Apple via improved heart rate sensors. Perhaps Apple figures out a way to have the watch enter a low-power sleep mode that could still measure heart rate and sleep.

Improved health sensors

The Apple Watch already measures heart rate well, and Apple's Heart Study app already recognizes atrial fibrillation using the sensor. Third-party EKG wrist bands like Kardia have added medical-grade heart rate monitoring. Reports going back to last year have suggested Apple could develop blood glucose monitoring tech, although whether that could end up taking the form of a band, an accessory or an onboard sensor remains unclear. Measuring for blood pressure or blood glucose monitoring would likely involve a specialized sensor or band, like what Omron is pursuing on its own watch. Or, perhaps, FDA clearance for additional features using heart rate might be unlocked.

Could there be smart straps?

Recent Apple patent filings for connected watch band accessories could offer extra features like increased battery life. Or, UV exposure sensing. What about blood glucose monitoring, or EKG heart rate measurements, or even blood pressure cuffs? Smart strap rumors have been around since the Apple Watch first debuted, and patent filings are hardly an indicator of imminent product features. Pebble tried developing smart straps for its smartwatches years ago, but nothing ever became of the effort. Will this Apple Watch bring the idea back? It seems unlikely, but keep checking this space.

What about a watch face store?

Despite reports suggesting that iOS 4.3.1 had what looked like support for third-party Apple Watch faces, Apple's preview of WatchOS 5 at WWDC didn't reveal a watch face store. That doesn't mean it couldn't still happen. Maybe debuting new watch faces alongside a new Apple Watch would be the better move. If the next watch also has larger screen sizes, it could also impact how future watch faces are designed.

And, maybe, finally, AirPower

Hey, remember AirPower? Apple's proprietary spin on contactless charging was supposed to offer faster charging for multiple Apple devices like iPhones, AirPods, and even the Apple Watch. According to Apple, the Apple Watch Series 3 is already AirPower-ready (although AirPower isn't here yet). If AirPower exists, it'll likely drop alongside the next iPhone and Apple Watch (and AirPods). 

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