5 New Apple Watch Series 6 Details Leaked

According to inside information from The Verifier and reported by iupdate and Everything Apple Pro, Apple has a lot planned for the Apple Watch both now and in the future. First and foremost, the Apple Watch Series 6 won't be getting a significant redesign. Most of the changes will be under the hood with new sensors and software features. Apple also has a lot of game-changing technology coming down the pike that'll transform how you interact with your Apple Watch. Continue reading to browse 5 New Apple Watch Series 6 Details Leaked.

Rounded Rectangle to Stay

According to The Verifier, all Apple Watch versions in the foreseeable future will keep its signature rounded rectangle shape. Apple adopted this shape in its first version of the Apple Watch, and it became its defining look. Apple allegedly likes this design so much that it is not changing it anytime soon, despite rumors about and requests for a circular watch face.

Limited Backwards Compatibility

Apple does its best to bring its operating system updates to as many of its devices as possible. At some point, it is not practical to roll out an update because of hardware limitations and performance issues. Such is the case for Apple Watch Series 2. According to The Verifier, Apple will not include the Series 2 Apple Watch when it releases watchOS 7. The device reportedly is too slow to run the latest version of watchOS reliably. Apple will continue to update the second-generation with minor updates and bug fixes for one more year.

Underwater Mode

According to Max Weinbach, Apple may add display tech that's usable under water to the Apple Watch in future versions. It also may be more waterproof than existing models capable of handling high-velocity immersion while snowboarding, waterskiing, or similar activities.

Mental Health Monitoring

The Apple Watch may include new mental health features to complement its physical health monitoring. In future versions, the Apple Watch may be able to detect stress or even a panic attack. The watch will offer guided breathing and other stress-relieving activities in response. Apple will log these incidents so users can track when they happen and hopefully aid in any diagnosis. This feature is reportedly in the discussion phase and may debut in the next two years.

Prototyping Two Versions of Touch ID

Most of the changes found in the Apple Watch will happen in the hardware department with new sensors and new features added to the Apple Watch. One long-rumored feature is Touch ID. According to the leaked information from The Verifier and iupdate, Apple has two Watch prototypes in testing. One has Touch ID integrated into the Digital Crown, while the other embeds it into the display, a feature that may make its way into future iPhones. Apple is currently testing both versions to see which is better. There is a very slight chance this feature will be included in the upcoming Apple Watch Series 6, but it most likely will appear in the Apple Watch Series 7 or Series 8.