While the Apple Watch 5 lineup was released less than two months ago, rumors are already looking ahead to next year.
In a research note with investor firm TF international Securities, seen by MacRumors, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that 2020 Apple Watch Models will feature faster performance, improved water resistance, and improved wireless for Potentially faster Wi-Fi and cellular speeds.
Kuo believes all of these advancements will be made possible by Apple’s switch to liquid crystal polymer or LCP material for the flexible circuit boards in next year’s Apple Watch models , expected to launch in the second half of the year as usual. Series 5 models an d earlier use a material know as polyamide or PI.
Dongshan Precision, Avary Holding, and Flexium Interconnect will be the primary LCP suppliers, according to Kuo.
It world not be surprising if so-called Apple Watch Series 6 models feature a faster Apple-designed S chip, as the only know differences with S5 chip in Series 5 models compared to the S4 chip in Series 4 models is a built-in compass and a new always-on display driver, so a performance bump will be dye next year.
As for water resistance, Apple Watch Series 2 models are already suitable for swimming or showering and can be submerged to a depth of up to 50 meters. With further improvements, perhaps Series 6 models could be certified for some high-velocity water activities such as scuba diving or water skiing.
Previous reports have suggested 2020 Apple Watch models may also feature sleep tracking and MicrolLED displays
