Apple Watch 2 release date, specs news 2016: Second generation Apple Watch to arrive before yearend?

Ivan Menchavez Monday, July 25, 2016

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When Apple launched the Apple Watch 2 during the second quarter of 2015, it generated much interest from consumers all over the world. Right then, people started talking about the upcoming development of Apple Watch 2. However, the company has decided to stay quiet amidst the rampant rumors about the second generation Apple Watch. Speculations about the new tech watch to arrive in September have been pretty consistent; however, there are reports suggesting that people have started to lose their interest on the wearable device.

In a report by Wareable, the current Apple Watch seems to be suffering from a sudden decline in sales of up to 50% compared to the device's performance in the market last year. According to the publication, Apple only sold 1.6 million units in the second quarter of this year, which is pretty low compared to the 3.6 million Apple Watches sold during the same quarter of last year.

There are speculations suggesting that the decline in sales could be because of the rumored release of the next generation Apple Watch. It appears that consumers would want to wait for the new device to come out rather than getting the current model. The highly anticipated Apple Watch 2 has yet to be officially announced by Apple; however, it has already been speculated to come out during the upcoming Apple event in September. Several devices from the Cupertino-based company are expected to arrive at the event such as the new iPhone 7, iPad Air 3, MacBook Pro 2016, etc.

Meanwhile, previous reports suggested that the new Apple Watch 2 will no longer depend on the iPhone smartphone. The tech watch is said to arrive with its own cellular technology, which will enable the device to send messages and make phone calls without being paired to an iPhone. Rumor has it that it will also carry a Wi-Fi chip for easy Internet access.

As of now, fans expect Apple to make an announcement anytime soon with regard to the release of the new smart watch.