Apple Watch SE 2 price, news, rumors and if it could come alongside the Watch 7

Date:
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:22:59 +0000

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The Apple Watch SE 2 could be one of the best wearables of 2021. Here's what we want from it.

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For a smartwatch we're expecting to see in a matter of weeks, the Apple Watch SE 2 hasn't been leaked very much - so don't hold your breath for it to
appear alongside the Apple Watch 7 and iPhone 13 , but maybe cross your fingers just in case.

We first saw the Apple Watch SE in 2020, and it was something of a surprise, as an affordable counterpart to the Apple Watch 6 in the spirit (and naming convention) of the iPhone SE (2020) .

As the iPhone SE doesn't get newly versions, and we haven't heard about the Watch SE 2, it's looking a little unlikely we'll see it at the anticipated Apple event in September - and we don't even know the company is working on the watch.

Still, assuming an Apple Watch SE 2 is in the works we might well see it this year, and below weve included some predictions as to when it might launch and what it might cost, along with a list of the improvements we want from it.

And as rumors start to roll in well be including all of those in this article too, so check back often to stay up to date on the Apple Watch SE 2. Cut to the chase What is it? The next affordable Apple Watch When is it out?
Possibly September What will it cost? Less than the Apple Watch 7 Apple Watch SE 2 release date and price

So far theres no news on when the Apple Watch SE 2 might launch, but the original Apple Watch SE was announced on September 15, 2020, so theres a fair chance the Apple Watch SE 2 will land in September of this year possibly alongside the iPhone 13 range and the Apple Watch 7 .

We've heard an Apple event might take place on September 14 so we could see the watch then, though in 2020 the company separated its smartphone and other-tech launches, and the 14th is said to be for the iPhone.

Then again, since Apple has only launched one Apple Watch SE model so far, theres not much to go on, so theres a chance the Apple Watch SE 2 wont even land this year.

There arent any price rumors yet either, but the original Apple Watch SE starts at $279 / 260 / AU$429, with prices rising for LTE, a larger size, or different strap types. Theres a fair chance that the Apple Watch SE 2 will have a similar starting price, but we cant be sure for now. The Apple Watch
SE is fairly affordable (Image credit: TechRadar) News and leaks

We havent heard anything specifically about the Apple Watch SE 2 yet, but Tim Cook has spoken about the future of the Apple Watch on the Outside podcast, saying that theres a ton of innovation left to go in there and "We are in the early innings think about the amount of sensors in your car. And arguably, your body is much more important than your car.

That suggests a continued focus on health and fitness for future Apple Watch models, and wed expect the Apple Watch SE 2 would be included in that. What
we want to see

There are some key improvements that we want from the Apple Watch SE 2, including the following. 1. An always-on display The Apple Watch SE (Image credit: TechRadar)

The Apple Watch SE doesnt have an always-on display, which is one of the main things it lacks in comparison to the Apple Watch 6.

Thats fair enough, as Apple would have wanted to save some features for its more premium wearable, but by late 2021 when the Apple Watch SE 2 will hopefully land, wed like the always-on display to be a standard feature
across the range. 2. A longer-lasting battery

The Apple Watch SE actually has better battery life than most Apple Watch models, but at around a day and a half it still doesnt match a lot of other wearables, and also doesnt really cut it for sleep tracking, since youll likely find you want to charge it at night.

So for the Apple Watch SE 2 wed like to see life extended to at least two days, and ideally three or more. 3. A bottom of the range price

While the Apple Watch SE is positioned as a relatively budget option in the Apple Watch range, its actually not the cheapest wearable that Apple sells. Thats the Apple Watch 3 , which is still on sale.

To simplify things, wed like to see the Apple Watch SE 2 have the lowest
price of any currently available Apple Watch, so its clear what the wearables position is in the range. 4. A wider range of colors The Apple Watch SE isn't available in many colors (Image credit: TechRadar)

The Apple Watch SE is only available in gold, silver, and space gray shades, and while theres nothing wrong with those colors, wed like to see a wider selection available for the Apple Watch SE 2, including perhaps something flashier, like the red color that you can get the Apple Watch 6 in.

You can of course get a lot more color from the strap, as were only talking about the body here, but wed still like more options. 5. Blood oxygen monitoring

Beyond the always-on display, one other feature the Apple Watch SE lacks that the Apple Watch 6 has is blood oxygen monitoring.

This is a useful health monitoring feature, but probably not a big selling point for most people, so while wed like to see it, we wouldnt mind too much if Apple keeps this for premium models. Check out the best Apple Watch apps



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