Apple Watch 2 release date, specs news 2016: Next gen tech watch will feature new display technology?

Ivan Menchavez Tuesday, August 02, 2016

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The upcoming Apple Watch 2 has been a favorite topic of discussions across social media sites and online forums. According to the latest reports, the second generation Apple tech watch will feature a thinner and lighter body compared to its predecessor.

According to a report from Digitimes, the wearable device will also feature a bigger battery to make sure it can support its new advanced features including the rumored LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity.

The original Apple Watch used a Glass on Glass solution on its display. According to reports, the upcoming Apple Watch 2 will already use the One Glass Solution or OGS. The new display technology is said to help Apple to put more impressive specs under the hood as it allows more internal space.

Although the new Apple Watch 2 is thinner than the original, the new model will definitely be heavier.

According to TKP Holding, Apple's display supplier, the Cupertino-based company has already decided to shift into One Glass Solution display

The sudden shift of display technology has created issues inside TKP Holding in terms of production.

"The large loss for the second quarter was mainly because touch panel orders for iPhones continued to decrease, and Apple will change touch panel technology from G/G to OGS (one glass solution) in the new Apple Watch to be launched in the second half of 2016, TPK said. The change in touch panel technology involved unexpected technological difficulties and therefore yield rates for OGS touch panels were much lower than expected," TPK said in a report by MacRumors.

Despite the rampant rumors about its development and release date, Apple has yet to provide solid details with regard to the new Apple Watch 2. However, many fans believe that it is only a matter of time before the company decides to make an official statement.

As of now, fans will have to take all reports with a grain of salt until the Cupertino-based company decides to confirm them.