A leaker has noted that Apple may be changing how its bands connect to its Apple Watch products, thereby rendering all existing bands incompatible with forthcoming Apple Watch units.
It’s been strongly rumored before that the Apple Watches being released in 2024 will feature a major redesign to mark the tenth anniversary of the device. Specifically, it’s already been claimed that the Apple Watch Series 10 or perhaps Series X, will replace how bands connect.
According to a tweet by leaker Kosutami, Apple is planning this change for future generations of the Apple Watch. It’s unknown where this information was sourced from, and no sources or attributions have been provided, but Kosutami has previously leaked correctly about FineWoven bands before they launched.
Prior to that, Kosutami leaked about unused color options that Apple had considered for a MagSafe charger, but rejected. It has appeared, though, that the leaker at least has some access to Design Validation Test models of some Apple devices.
It’s also been speculated that the change could affect not only the standard Apple Watch units, but also the Apple Watch Ultra models.
Previous rumors have suggested that Apple may be switching over to a new magnetic system which would be how the bands would connect.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and @KosutamiSan