New reports suggest that the Apple Watch SE 3 is still “in active development” and will feature a new case.
According to Mark GurmanTurn it onBloomberg reports that “a new Apple Watch SE with a plastic shell is in development,” and the company intends to lower the price of the wearable with this more affordable material. Gurman also expects this new SE to be equipped with a new chip, but did not say if it will be the S10 chip. Apple Watch Series 10will be launched on Friday (September 20).
There were rumors that one Apple Watch SE 3 It was supposed to be announced at Apple’s It’s Glowtime event on September 9, but that didn’t happen. Instead, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 10 and introduced a new Satin Black color for the existing Apple Watch Ultra 2.
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The current SE model is available from 2022, but it doesn’t have an EKG to help measure the heart’s electrical activity, and it doesn’t have an always-on display. A plastic case could lower the SE’s price while offering features like ECG at a more affordable price.
Still, the current Apple Watch SE remains a great buy, especially as a Christmas present for anyone new to Apple’s wearables.
How much could the Apple Watch SE 3 cost?
The Apple Watch SE has always been positioned as the cheaper model in the entire Watch line. This is the entry point for anyone looking to explore the benefits of the Apple Watch for the first time, especially to see how it can help with their health and fitness. At $249 / £219, it’s good value, but faces fierce competition from wearables like the SE. Fitbit’s Versa 4$199 includes ECG heart rate and sleep tracking.
The material change from aluminum to plastic could be a major move to help lower the price of the Apple Watch SE 3, potentially down from $199 to perhaps $149. If Apple can integrate ECG and sleep tracking into this new model, those efforts could make the Apple Watch SE 3 a very attractive purchase for those on a budget.
