A new report suggests that the Apple Watch SE 3 is still in “active development” and will feature a new case.
According to Mark GurmanPower onBloomberg’s newsletter states that “a new Apple Watch SE with a plastic casing is still in development” and that the company intends to use this more affordable material to lower the price of wearable devices. Gurman also expects that the new SE will be equipped with a new chip, but did not disclose whether it will be the S10 chip. Apple Watch Series 10set to be released on Friday (September 20).
There were rumors that, Apple Watch SE 3 It was going to be announced on September 9th at Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event, but that didn’t happen. Instead, Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 10 and introduced a new satin black finish for the existing Apple Watch Ultra 2.
The current SE model, launched from 2022, does not have an ECG to help measure the heart’s electrical activity, nor does it have an always-on screen. The plastic casing could lower the price of the SE while introducing features like ECG at a more affordable price.
Nonetheless, the current Apple Watch SE is still a good purchase, especially as a Christmas gift for those new to Apple wearables.
How much will the price of Apple Watch SE 3 drop?
Apple Watch SE has always been positioned as the cheapest model in the entire Watch series. This is an entry point for anyone wanting to explore the benefits of Apple Watch for the first time, especially to see if it can help their health and fitness. At $249/£219 it’s a good price, but the SE faces stiff competition from wearables such as Fitbit Versa 4which includes ECG heart rate and sleep tracking for $199.
Changing the material from aluminum to plastic may be a key move to help lower the price of Apple Watch SE 3, which may be below $199, or even drop to $149. If Apple succeeds in incorporating EKG and sleep tracking features into this new model, these efforts could make the Apple Watch SE 3 a very attractive purchase option for those on a budget.