Apple Watch 2 rumour roundup

The major drawback of the Apple Watch has always been battery life. The next version will shrink components so the battery can be enlarged

Form factor: Almost identical to original Watch but featuring some or all of these improvements

New faces

Stand mode

Camera: FaceTime video calls

New screen technology: Micro LED display brighter but thinner, using less battery power

Magnetic wristband: Aug 2015 patent application shows magnetic band that can be configured into display stand or protective cover

Cover mode

Price from: $349

Case water-proof

Current Watch: Glass on Glass (G/G) OLED screen

Cover glass

G/G  OGS

Extra glass layer

Display layers

Battery: Bigger due to thinner screen and S2 chip

S2 chip: Faster, smaller, more economic on battery

Sensors: Better battery life allows for more health sensors including possible glucose monitor

Watch OS 3 (compatible with original Watch)

Click side button for new side-scrolling Dock

Apps launch seven times faster and are constantly updated in background

Device could track swimming activities

Apple Watch 2: One Glass Solution (OGS) LCD screen

Adhesive layer

Touch input layer

Write text messages directly onto screen

GPS chip and better wi-fi capabilities

Sources: AppleInsider, MacRumors, Macworld, Universal Display, Apple