With the Apple Watch Series 9 and WatchOS 10 , Apple's smartwatch took minor but still important steps forward. Apple introduced a new gesture called Double Tap for the Series 9 and Ultra 2 , which is significant considering Apple doesn't add new controls to the Apple Watch very often. The new widget-centric interface in WatchOS 10 also makes it easier to see bits of information at a glance.
But Apple may have big plans in store for this year's Apple Watch, if a report from Bloomberg turns out to be accurate. Apple could break away from its typical naming convention and call its next smartwatch the Apple Watch X (read as 10) in honor of the device's 10th anniversary, similar to the iPhone X, according to the report. The so-called Apple Watch X, which may debut this year or in 2025, could reportedly have a thinner design, a new mechanism for attaching bands, a microLED screen and blood pressure monitoring, Bloomberg says.
The new watch may also be more power-efficient thanks to a new type of OLED display panel, according to Korean news outlet The Elec . However, we may learn more about what Apple has in store for the Apple Watch next week at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference . While a new Apple Watch model isn't expected, Apple usually showcases new software features for its product lineup -- including the Apple Watch -- during the event.
There are plenty of ways Apple could improve its smartwatch. The company could turn its watch into an even smarter and more help.
