The Apple Watch usually launches alongside the new iPhone every year ever since it was first introduced six years ago. Apple is gearing up to launch the next iPhone this month, however it seems that the Apple Watch might be delayed. 

Nikkei Asia and Bloomberg both report that the next Apple Watch might be delayed because of issues in the production of the device. It’s rumoured that Apple has changed the design of the next Apple Watch with inspiration from the iPhone 12 Series. The new smartwatch is expected to have a squared-off design just like the iPhone 12 series. 

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Nikkei Asia reports that “Manufacturers of Apple Watch 7, as the device is expected to be called, began small-scale production last week but encountered critical challenges in reaching satisfactory production performance, multiple people familiar with the situation said.”

“Three sources said the current disappointing production quality could be attributed to the complexity of design, which is significantly different from that of previous generations of the watch, and the assemblers found issues when putting together electronics modules, components and displays.”

It could be possible that Apple may still go ahead and announce the new Apple Watch during the iPhone launch event but may ship the smartwatch at a later date. This will not be the first time Apple will be delaying the launch of a device after making it official at a launch event. 

It’s highly possible that Apple will showcase the next smartwatch at its event rumoured to take place on 17th September. The company may also open pre-orders for the smartwatch in select regions but make the actual device available at a later date. The exact release date depends on how the production issues are resolved and how long it takes to mass-produce the Apple Watch Series 7. 

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Having said that, it is possible that manufacturers may come up with a solution sooner than we think and ship the next Apple Watch on time. Only time will tell.

Source: Nikkei Asia, Bloomberg

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