Per title. We knew it was coming some day, tho perhaps not this soon. Will you be upset if you need ugly adapter to make your extensive + expensive watchband collection work?

  • The_Woman_of_Gont@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I think Apple is very keen to ensure that you’re able to tell when someone’s wearing an Apple Watch, and they’re happy with the general silhouette of the watch as a result.

    Personally my guess is there will be a redesign of some kind next year, but I think the folks who are holding out for it or excited about it will be disappointed by how Apple Watch-y it remains. Think less iPhone 8->iPhone X, more iPhone 14->iPhone 15. And that will include the Watch remaining square and, subsequently, probably the bands staying cross-compatible(barring some other reason to change the design I’d be unaware of, like saving on internal space or something).

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      1 year ago

      Agreed.

      I could see them doing something like squaring up the sides (rather than having the rounded “bulging” out look, a straight edge from screen to back), but too much change also causes issues for watch faces and apps. You certainly won’t see them change away from the rectangle shape!

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      1 year ago

      I’m certain you’re right about one thing for sure … our wrists are Apple’s best advertisement!! They do not want anyone to have to ask what you’re wearing!!