The Apple Watch Sequence 9 may have an improve that no different Apple Watch has been capable of boast for years — an upgraded chip.
Whereas the Apple Watch Sequence 8 and Apple Watch Sequence 7 successfully used a rebadged S6 chip from the Apple Watch Sequence 6, it is thought that this yr’s mannequin can have one thing new to supply — doubtless bringing efficiency upgrades consequently.
If the rumor is correct it would counsel that Apple has extra in retailer for the Apple Watch Sequence 9 than only a easy refresh.
A worthy improve?
This rumor comes through Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman who was writing in a Discord channel (opens in new tab) made out there to subscribers of his Energy On publication. In response to him the Apple Watch Sequence 9 will get an upgraded chip that shall be primarily based on the A15 used within the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 — solely the greatest iPhones acquired an A16 Bionic in 2022.
It is not instantly clear why Apple might need chosen 2023 to improve the chip used within the Apple Watch, however the firm solely usually improves its silicon when it has a necessity for further efficiency. With that in thoughts, it is attainable that the Apple Watch Sequence 9 may sport new options or capabilities that can make use of no matter further oomph the S9 chip has to provide.
We’ll have to attend some time to seek out out, sadly. The Apple Watch Sequence 9 is not anticipated to be introduced till round September time, doubtless alongside the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Professional fashions. We will additionally doubtless count on the Apple Watch SE to be refreshed on the identical time, whereas it nonetheless is not clear whether or not Apple intends to replace the Apple Watch Extremely on a 12-month cycle or if that must await now. If it does, we will doubtless count on that to additionally use the S9 chip as effectively.
Within the meantime, a significant improve is coming to Apple Watch at WWDC 2023, the place Apple is anticipated to make an enormous change to watchOS 10‘s consumer interface.
