Here’s why you should wait just a little bit longer before heading out to buy a new Apple Watch
- Apple has announced a new version of the Apple Watch in September every year since 2016 – and if there’s a Series 5 planned for 2019, there’s a good chance it will be much improved, like with every new iPhone launch
If you’re an iPhone owner in the market for a new smartwatch, your best bet is to hold out for a little longer.
Rumours about the next-generation Apple Watch have been fairly thin, but if Apple does release a new smartwatch it is likely to have an improved processor – an upgrade that’s typical for Apple’s new watches. That could mean faster performance and longer battery life for Apple’s rumoured successor to the Series 4.
Health has been a major focus for the Apple Watch in recent years, and Apple could take that a step further by adding sleep-tracking capabilities to its smartwatch, according to Bloomberg. That feature, however, might not arrive on a future Apple Watch model until 2020, the report says.
Even if you’re not interested in purchasing the latest version of the Apple Watch, Apple might reduce the price of the current model once the new one launches – an approach Apple has taken with the Apple Watch and the iPhone in recent years.
Last year, for example, it dropped the starting price for the Apple Watch Series 3 to US$280 from US$330 after announcing the Series 4 during its September press event. When announcing the Series 3 in 2017, it cut the price of the Series 1 to US$250 from US$270.
With September around the corner, it’s worth waiting a few weeks to see if Apple does unveil a new Apple Watch during its annual iPhone event. By doing so, you’ll have the opportunity to decide whether the new model is right for you based on your budget and priorities. If not, you might be able to get an older model at a cheaper price.
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This article originally appeared on Business Insider