Lately there has been a lot of talk about the Apple Watch Pro and the exorbitant price that this gadget could cost. However, it seems that the American technology company is preparing a new product positioned at the opposite extreme in terms of price.
The information is advanced by the New York Times, citing people involved in Apple’s plans for this segment. The goal will be to introduce a usable it’s still “cheaper than the Apple Watch SE”.
The new device will be cheaper than the Apple Watch SE
This new product is born from Apple’s effort to compete in the market for smart watches for children. In fact, the new Apple Watch, which should be presented tomorrow, will be aimed at the youngest.
It will be the ideal product for parents who want to buy a watch for their children that allows them to be in constant contact with them. Therefore, the new gadget will come equipped with cellular connectivity to be able to work even without an iPhone nearby.
As you might already be guessing, this Apple Watch will fit into the Family Setup initiative introduced when watchOS 7 was introduced. This allows a user to enjoy the American smartwatch even without an iPhone.
This will be possible thanks to its cellular connectivity to make calls, send messages, share location and more. However, concerns about the autonomy of the Apple Watch forced Apple to postpone the implementation of these functions.
According to the report, this is an option developed in the last three years. During this period, Apple focused much of its efforts on minimizing the impact that such functions will have on the autonomy of the Apple Watch.
In short, we will have the most affordable Apple Watch in the device portfolio wearable of American technology. However, it will be aimed at children, with a set of features designed with them in mind.
Currently, the cellular version of the Apple Watch SE can be purchased from €359. According to information provided by the New York Times, the new watch will be priced below this value.